THE DEADLY PRICE OF PARTNERSHIP: Labour and Plaid Fail the NHS While 1-in-4 Welsh People Wait for Care
With only three days to go until the Senedd election, devastating new NHS figures have laid bare a health service in freefall. Despite years of “co-operation” between Labour and Plaid Cymru, targets are being missed, waiting lists are ballooning, and Welsh patients are facing delays nearly 24 times worse than those in England. Broken Promises,…
Community Campaign for Aberaman Centre Gains Momentum
Residents in Aberaman are continuing to push for improved community facilities, following growing local support and recent developments involving both local and national representatives. A petition calling for better community provision in the area has now been signed by 234 residents, highlighting the strength of feeling within the community. The matter has been raised with…
Blue Plaque Honours Welsh Football Legend Alf Sherwood in Aberaman
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is delighted to announce the unveiling of a Blue Plaque at 40 North View Terrace, Aberdare, the former home of Welsh international footballer Alf Sherwood. Sherwood is widely regarded as one of Wales’ greatest footballers and among the finest defenders of his era. Born in Aberaman on 13 November 1923, Sherwood…
Councillor Ann Crimmings elected Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced that Councillor Ann Crimmings has been elected as the new Leader of the Council at its Annual General Meeting, held on Wednesday, April 29. Councillor Ann Crimmings was elected following the decision of Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE to step down from the role earlier this year. Councillor Crimmings, who has…
Walk Wales is back to help raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance
As the Wales Air Ambulance marks its 25 th anniversary year the Charity is delighted toannounce its annual Walk Wales fundraise is back for its seventh year.However, this year’s Walk Wales will be different, it will be bigger and more accessible thanever, with new routes and distances so that everyone can take part.Would you like…
Aberdare Town and Bus Station is becoming a hot spot for anti-social behaviour
Aberdare Police Station was open to the public in 2011. Do we need the Aberdare Station reopened? Anti-social behaviour, abusive language, and poor behaviour will not be tolerated on bus services in and around Aberdare Bus Station and the town centre. There has been an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), and public order…
Protect Wales’ countryside from wildfires this Bank Holiday
People planning to enjoy Wales’ great outdoors this Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to act responsibly and think carefully about the impact their actions can have on the environment, wildlife and local communities. The period of warm and dry weather experienced across Wales has seen the risk of wildfires increase. Natural Resources Wales (NRW)…
More than 1,200 PSPOs currently in place across England and Wales, report finds
A campaign group has revealed the scale and range of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in force across England and Wales, finding that councils have introduced more than 1,200 such orders covering a wide variety of restrictions. Freedom of Information requests issued by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life (CFEL) to 319 councils, of…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council appointments for the year ahead
The Council has held its Annual General Meeting this week, during which Elected Members have completed the appointment of several key roles and responsibilities for the municipal year ahead, 2026-2027. The AGM took place at the Council Chamber in Pontypridd on Wednesday, April 29 – including election of the Presiding and Deputy Presiding officers, appointments of the…
Cynon neighbourhood police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders riding off road bikes
Cynon neighbourhood police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders riding off road bikes on roads and in our town centres. The rider of this bike was 14 years old and not wearing a helmet, posing a significant risk of injury to themselves if they had an accident. It was also putting other members of the public…