Falling landfill costs are welcome, but a deposit scheme would further boost recycling rates and reduce litter

Reports today suggest that the amount spent on landfill in recent years has fallen by more than 23% in the last four years – but Welsh Conservatives have warned against complacency and claim that a bottle deposit scheme could boost recycling rates further.   In November Welsh Conservatives tabled a motion calling for a ‘deposit…

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Bed blocking remains a ‘significant problem’ say the Welsh Conservatives

Welsh Conservatives say ‘stay at home assessments’ would help address the serious issue of ‘bed blocking’ in Wales. New statistics have shown a slight improvement on a Wales-wide basis in December, but with 435 people still experiencing ‘delayed transfers of care’ [compared to 468 in November] the issue remains a significant problem in Wales. Performance…

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14 warrants executed as part of a multi-agency proactive day of disruption across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil

A total of 29 people have been arrested and 14 warrants executed as part of a multi-agency proactive day of disruption across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil today. Local officers were joined by specialist officers from our firearms unit, the dog section and partner agencies including Trading Standards and HART (Hazardous Area Response Team)….

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Love Where You Live 2016

Are you Greener than Green? Do you have the environment at your very core? Do you champion the green fight across Rhondda Cynon Taf? Maybe you help ensure that your street or town is litter free? Or do you know somebody who does? Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is calling for its “green” residents to come…

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