Former Labour Leader, Neil Kinnock, has been urged to apologise for “appalling comments” in which he likened ‘Euroscepticism’ to Enoch Powell “winning the argument from the grave”. Welsh Conservative Leader said there should be a “sensible, balanced and […] rational” debate over Britain’s membership of the European Union – at the appropriate time. However, Mr…
A huge congratulations to Tom Sly of Year 10 who achieved his Welsh Rugby league Cap after representing Wales Rugby League u15s this year. Tom received his cap at a prestigious awards ceremony hosted at the Millennium Stadium. We are all very proud of Tom and his achievements in rugby league. Well done.
RCT's Labour Cabinet meet next week to discuss the Council's budget for the coming year. The report from the Finance Officer recommends a Council Tax increase of 2.75% for April. Whilst this is lower than we have seen in a number of recent years it will still be met with disappointment by residents who have seen endless…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[0.25MB] This Structured Assessment has assessed the robustness of the Health Board’s financial management arrangements, the adequacy of its governance arrangements and the management of key enablers that support effective use of resources. Governance arrangements continue to evolve but some aspects, particularly ICT, are making insufficient progress, and achieving financial…
Thanks to the protection afforded to Council funding in Wales by the Welsh Government, the Council’s Cabinet today rejected proposals to reduce funding across a range of services. Following an eight-week public consultation, RCT Council’s Cabinet agreednot to proceed with the closure of Pontypridd Nursery, not to reduce library staffing arrangements, to continue to support the enrichment budget within the Youth…
The Welsh Labour Government has been accused of an election ‘gimmick’ after new funding was made available for school building and social housing – just weeks before the Welsh General Election in May. Commenting on the Finance Minister’s announcement of additional funds for 21st Century School project, Shadow Minister for Finance, Nick Ramsay, said: “You…
New software that helps to identify patients at risk of a heart attack or stroke will be rolled out across Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf over the next three years, following a successful pilot project that has seen more than 600 people in six months. The Cardiovascular Risk Reduction programme trains healthcare support…
BMA Cymru Wales has appointed Rachel Podolak as its new national director. Ms Podolak will join BMA Wales from the GMC, where she is currently responsible for setting the strategic direction for the GMC’s work in Wales. She first joined the BMA 10 years ago, initially as part of the BMA’s graduate scheme, and went…
Welsh Conservatives have urged the Welsh Government to join them in pressing for ‘Fan Zones’ to be established throughout Wales during the European Championships this summer. Welsh Conservative Leader, Andrew RT Davies, has tabled a statement of opinion and is urging AMs from all sides of the chamber to back the call. The Welsh Conservatives…
Download (opens in new window) PDF[2.42MB] The overall scope of our work was whether NRW has in place, or is developing, effective governance arrangements that support delivery of its key priorities and outcomes. Our examination covered progress against intended performance; vision and strategic direction; accountability arrangements; management of resources; sponsorship arrangements with the…
