On Tuesday, our team of top Year 11 public speakers took part in the regional round of the ESU National Public Speaking competition, which was being hosted by St John’s. They competed against seven teams from all over RCT and performed to an exceptionally high standard. David Anthony took on the role of Chairperson, and…
A group of over 40 Year 9 pupils visited the National Coal Museum at Big Pit, Blaenavon on 25th November 2015. The group toured the workings and tunnels of the former mine that closed in 1980. Many of the children were quite taken aback at how difficult and dangerous life was for our forefathers who…
Yesterday’s announcement of the spending review 2015’s effect on the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs contained mixed news. The good news is that the funding for national parks, areas of outstanding natural beauty and public forests is protected. National parks ‘will be given legal flexibilities to allow them to build sustainable, long-term revenue streams and…
Chancellor George Osborne presented his Autumn Statement, detailing £20bn of budget cuts aiming to eliminate the budget deficit. But what does this mean for walkers? Departments including Defra (Department for Rural Affairs) and Communities and Local Government have shouldered substantial cuts, both agreeing to further budget reductions over the next four years that average…
The Mayor's Annual Civic Carol Service will be held on Sunday 6th December at St Catherine's Church, Pontypridd at 6.00pm. The service will be led by Reverend Peter Lewis and will bring together people of all ages and showcase some of the young talent that we have in abundance in our County Borough. Miss Rachel…
Officers from Natural Resources Wales have searched a premises in the Gilfach Goch area after receiving information about suspected fisheries offences, The search warrants were executed supported by South Wales Police Whole and parts of ‘unclean’ female sea trout were found as a result of the search, ‘unclean’ meaning they were in…
Residents in Ystrad, Pentre, Ton Pentre & Gelli have voiced their concerns regarding speeding traffic and drivers failing to stop at the pedestrain crossings on various roads in the area. Following the success of a campaign earlier in the year, partner organisations, local schools & businesses decided to work together to formulate an Intergenerational Community…
Fraudsters have set up a bogus website selling electrical goods and domestic appliances below market value that do not exist. Fraudsters have set up a high specification website template advertising various electrical goods and domestic appliances. These goods are listed below market value and do not exist. The fraudsters will request your card details via…
The number of new businesses in Wales grew very slightly in 2014, with 11,345 new start-ups. The business birth rate in Wales, however, remained lower than the UK average at 12.3%, compared to 13.7%. Shadow Economy Minister, William Graham AM, said the promising number of business start-ups showed “growing confidence” in prospects for economic…
The Local Government Ombudsman has urged a borough council to provide conservation training for all its planning officers after accusing the authority of failing to apply the correct law and guidance. In a report, which can be viewed here, the LGO also claimed that Northampton Borough Council had: failed to consult with Historic England; failed to…
