We have condemned government proposals to legislate to prevent local authorities charging ‘Parkrun’ and ‘Junior Parkrun’. We were responding to the Department for Communities and Local Government’s (DCLG) consultation ‘Running free’, on preserving the free use of public parks. Battersea Park The society believes this issue of charging must not be taken in isolation as…
The Chief Inspector of Estyn, Meilyr Rowlands, and the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kirsty Williams AM, have announced a review of Estyn, the schools inspectorate for Wales. The review will take in to account Wale’s education reforms and the effect they will have on Estyn’s role. Professor Graham Donaldson will undertake the review, which will begin in…
TO INSPIRE SEVEN PRODUCTIONS CELEBRATING ITS 70THBIRTHDAY IN 2018 One year ahead of the National Health Service’s 70th birthday, National Theatre Wales is today calling for patients, families and staff, past and present, to share stories of their own experiences of the NHS. On 5 July 1948, one of the biggest ideas ever to…
DENISE Hopkins from Aberdare has recently (July, 2017) been promoted to Regional Manager at an award-winning care company in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). The 47-year-old, who previously worked as a Community Care Worker at Abacare, is now responsible for the supervision of staff, monitoring the quality of care being delivered by front line staff, carrying…
Councils have been warned they are facing a ‘looming crisis in confidence’ in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire by communities secretary Sajid Javid. Speaking at the LGA’s annual conference, Mr Javid said that while the ‘ties that bind local government to local communities have not snapped’, the sector must work hard to rebuild…
A Transport Investment Strategy has been announced today that proposes the creation of a major road network, with councils given a share of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). The scheme for the Mountain Ash Northern Cross-Valley Link was discussed as far back as 2007 by a Rhondda Cynon Taf Council cabinet Meeting in March 2007, where…
Welsh Conservative Leader – Andrew RT Davies – has today called for evidence to support Welsh Government claims that a new automotive business park in Ebbw Vale can deliver 1,500 new jobs for the region. The ‘standalone’ project was announced as ministers controversially rejected proposals for the Circuit of Wales. Mr Davies cited the Welsh…
A pilot scheme that will see Rhondda Cynon Taf Council delivering the most generous childcare offer in Wales will launch in September. The authority has been chosen as one of seven to test the Welsh Government's new initiative to provide working parents of three and four year olds 30 hours' childcare and early education for…
Cwm Taf University Health Board has launched a new patient experience and satisfaction survey which seeks patient views regarding catering and cleanliness services. The aim of the survey is to improve and enhance the patient experience and satisfaction during their visit to the health board. Patients and visitors will be able to access the app via their…
Wide-ranging legislation which will help people live healthier lives and protect them from harm, has today [Monday 3 July] received Royal Assent. At an official sealing ceremony in Cardiff, the Public Health (Wales) Bill became an Act of the Assembly. A Bill receives Royal Assent when Letters Patent under the Welsh Seal signed with Her…
