The Government is to press ahead with plans to devolve to local authorities the power to extend Sunday trading hours. In their response to a consultation, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and the Department for Communities and Local Government said the move had been backed by a majority of councils, leading retailers, and business…
Well done to our young athletes who competed in the Welsh National Indoor Track and Field championships in Cardiff in January and February. Some of the highlights were: Silver for Ella Morgan (U15) in 3000m and a new indoor club record Bronze medal for Liam Griffiths (U15) in 800m New club indoor records for…
An excellent result for Ella Morgan in Year 8. It is doubly impressive considering she is still making a comeback from a nasty injury and a period of ill-health. Her time was superb and she achieved a club record for that age group. Please click on the following link for results: http://welshresults.athletics-uk.org/Web_Directory/T02R.html http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=616862
Cenric Clement-Evans asks who is responsible for safety of children in Welsh schools April 9th, 2014 85 per cent of schools in Wales contain asbestos. The health of the nation is at stake. Will someone please take responsibility for it. When we started the Asbestos in Schools Wales campaign I expected there to be concerns…
Last week bar staff from various premises in Cynon came together to obtain the BIIAB Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing. The free event was organised by South Wales Police and supported by RCT Council. Candidates from licensed premises across the Cynon area attended the course which provided bar staff with a clear understanding…
Wales Online have been taking a look at the likely Council Tax increases across Wales and the cuts Councils are having to make. RCT failed to give a figure, just saying there will be a small increase. Yet a report to Cabinet next week suggests an increase of 2.75%. Of course the Cabinet may decide…
South Wales Police are appealing for information concerning the whereabouts of Ian Campbell, 36, who has been reported missing. Officers want to trace Ian, who is from the Mountain Ash area, as they are concerned for his welfare. He was last seen on Friday 5 February 2016. Anyone who knows of Ian’s whereabouts is…
The Council is working with partners to maximise the economic potential of Treforest Industrial Estate. The estate has real potential to deliver significant economic benefit due to its prime location on the edge of Cardiff and in the heart of the South East Wales region. As part of this work, and with the support of…
Speaking in advance of her party’s Spring Conference in Cardiff, Kirsty Williams, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats, said the party has listened to the people of Wales’ concerns, which is why its clear and concise policy platform will ‘put people first’. In the forthcoming election, Kirsty said, the Welsh Liberal Democrats will be relentlessly…
Over 7,000 children and young people (aged 3-18+) took part in the Beth Nesa | What Next? Consultation – one of the largest of its kind in Wales – and we are pleased to now be able to share the key findings of this consultation with you. Drawing upon the results of the Beth Nesa…
