Welsh Conservatives Bring Forward Senedd Debate to Fix Our Economy
The Welsh economy is lagging behind the rest of Britain after 27 years of Labour, propped up by Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats. Employment in Wales remains the lowest in the UK, the number of people on Universal Credit has increased in Wales, the unemployment rate in Wales stands at 4.5 per cent, and…
Council Claims Leadership on Fly-Tipping – But Past Waste Controversies Raise Questions
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has declared itself one of Wales’ leading authorities in tackling fly-tipping, but critics say the authority must also answer questions about its own handling of waste in several controversial cases. New Welsh Government figures covering April 2024 to March 2025 show 18 fly-tipping prosecutions in Rhondda Cynon Taf, out of a…
Trecynon man jailed for assaulting three children
A man has been jailed for assaulting three children in the park, following a South Wales Police investigation. Luke Jancouski, 39, of Trecynon has been sentenced to one year and six months in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Thursday March 5 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court where Jancouski pleaded guilty to two counts…
260 Girls Take to the Pitch at Caerphilly Football Festival
A total of 260 girls from across Caerphilly County Borough came together for a Girls’ Football Festival at the Centre for Sporting Excellence, led by Sport Caerphilly. A total of 260 girls from across Caerphilly County Borough came together for a Girls’ Football Festival at the Centre for Sporting Excellence, led by Sport Caerphilly. The…
Estyn praise for Hirwaun Primary School
A recent Estyn report has praised the school for its calm, nurturing and modern learning environment, where pupils feel valued and respected. Staff make excellent use of the modern building’s open spaces, and the strong, caring relationships between pupils and staff really shine through. The curriculum was highlighted as a major strength — rooted in…
Rhondda couple jailed after having sex in a public place
A couple from Rhondda have been jailed after having sex in a public space. The incident took place on February 23, 2026, where officers received a call from the owner of a café in Talbot Green alleging two people had broken into the outdoor seating area at the venue and were caught on CCTV having…
Council to formally set its budget for next year following agreement
As Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council prepares to set its latest budget, it is useful to look at how council tax has changed over time. Recent discussions about the cost to households prompted a closer look at the figures, and while earlier estimates were close, the actual increase over the past 15 years is…
The Ascona Group Child of Wales Awards 2026 ‘delighted’ to support lifesaving
The Ascona Group Child of Wales Awards 2026 will help raise funds for two lifesavingCharities this Autumn.The event which is a celebration of the inspirational achievements of the young people ofWales will once again be hosted by Welsh BBC TV presenter Gethin Jones.Wales Air Ambulance and mental health charity Big Moose are this year’s beneficiaries.Over…
Fly-tipping incidents rise across Wales – as enforcement actions hit six-year high*
New figures released on 24 February 2026 by the Welsh Government and Fly-tipping Action Wales reveal a 14.7% rise in fly-tipping incidents between April 2024 and March 2025. This includes a total of 48,367 cases of illegal waste dumping – around 133 incidents every day – logged by local authorities. Despite the increase in incidents, councils have stepped…
Report on planning in Wales calls for regional footprint of specialist legal teams
Wales’ four corporate joint committees (CJC) – regional bodies comprising local authorities – should assist large scale infrastructure projects on legal services, ecology, landscape and transport and explore the potential for standardised section 106 agreements. Those recommendations have come in a report by the Royal Town Planning Institute Cymru (RTPIC) on the parlous state of the planning…