Dirty dog owners have no excuse not to “Bag it and Bin it”, as an additional 150 dog waste bins are set to be installed across Rhondda Cynon Taf! The 150 dog waste bins plus additional signage in key locations across the County Borough will take the total dog waste bin count up to 1000…
Cwm Taf’s Annual Quality Summit focussed on work going on across the health board to share good practice, learn from mistakes and improve people’s experience of healthcare services. The Summit, in its second year, was held at Prince Charles Hospital on October 20th and was live-linked to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Projects showcased included…
Commenting on the Welsh government’s announcement of a reduction in waiting time targets for mental health services in Wales, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister Darren Millar AM, said: “Too many patients are waiting far too long to access these services and, while I welcome a reduction in target times, it must result in urgent…
Local charity Welsh Hearts is urging people to dig deep and make a donation in the countdown to Christmas to save a life in Wales. Many people may be shocked to hear that heart disease is one of Wales’ biggest killers. There are 8000 sudden cardiac arrests outside hospital in Wales every year. Survival…
In response to comments made in the House of Lords by the former Plaid Cymru leader, Lord Wigley, UKIP has called his assertion that eighty per cent of farm incomes in Wales depend on EU funds as ‘twisted’ and pointed out how EU Common Agricultural Policy seriously harms traditional Welsh farming. UKIP Wales Spokesman:…
Police in Aberdare have released CCTV imagery of a man they wish to trace in connection with an assault in Market Street, Aberdare. A 23 year old man was the victim of an assault around 1am on Sunday 5th September outside Judges nightclub, Aberdare. PC Stuart Dean said: “We wish to speak to the man…
South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael is seeking views on budget proposals for protecting policing in South Wales for 2016/17. He is also seeking views on the Police and Crime Plan, which will set the policing priorities for South Wales from April 2016 through to 2021. Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael said:…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has once again launched its festive Santa Appeal to ensure children less fortunate than others receive a present this Christmas. **Lines open tomorrow** The Santa Appeal has become a popular tradition across the county borough and, last year, an incredible 2,300 toys and games were gifted to children who, without the…
Around 28,000 young workers in Wales will miss out on the UK Government’s so-called ‘national living wage’ despite still being hit by tax credit cuts, figures published by the Welsh Liberal Democrats reveal. Under the UK Government’s plans, the minimum wage for over-25s will rise from £6.50 an hour to £7.20 in April next year, before…
Scrapping the age restriction on Labour’s jobs scheme, providing greater flexibility within apprenticeships and boosting collaboration between education and business; the key components of an innovative policy launched today by Welsh Conservatives. Aimed at ensuring Wales provides opportunities for all, ‘Stronger Futures Cymru’ would boost access and prioritise job creation for anyone of working…
