Back in 2015, Abergavenny based artist Louise Collis travelled the country taking inspiration from dramatic vistas to paint a landscape every single day for a year. It culminated in a highly successful exhibition of 365 pieces documenting her trav els, the changing seasons and weather conditions. Louise is now set to launch her new solo…
TWO Aberdare women have reached the regional finals of this year’s Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition. Jessica Collins, 24, and Theresa Davies, 32, are in competition with other regional finalists to win the main prize – a £1,000 voucher for Specsavers and £10,000 cash. Ms Collins, a secondary school teacher in Neath, and Ms…
The number of students from Wales studying at some of the UK's elite universities has dropped by almost 10% in three years, HESA figures have shown. A total of 6,260 joined Russell Group institutions from Birmingham to York in 2015/2016, down from 6,900 in 2012/13. Responding to these figures, Darren Millar AM, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Secretary,…
The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Wellbeing and Sport has confirmed the appointment of the following Independent Members for Cwm Taf University Health Board: • Keiron Montague, Independent Member (Community)• Paul Griffiths, Independent Member (Finance)• James Hehir, Independent Member (Legal) and• Robert Smith, Independent Member (Local Authority) When welcoming new members to the Cwm Taf UHB,…
RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMONS ACT 2006 – SECTION 15(1) THE COMMONS (REGISTRATION OF TOWN OR VILLAGE GREENS) (INTERIM ARRANGEMENTS) (WALES) REGULATIONS 2007 – NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE REGISTRATION OF LAND AS A TOWN OR VILLAGE GREEN To every reputed owner, lessee, tenant or occupier of any part of the…
An exciting series of Open Doors events are taking place across Rhondda Cynon Taf throughout the month of September. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Welsh Mining Experience, Rhondda Heritage Park? Would you like to know the history of the Taff’s Well Thermal Spring? Open Doors events grant access…
Welsh Conservative AM, Paul Davies, has today launched a public consultation to help shape proposals for an Autism Act. Mr Davies’ proposals were supported by two-thirds of Assembly members, after he was successfully drawn out of a ballot for back-bench legislation. The Autism Bill’s aim is to improve service provision for children and adults with…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (PART OF WELLINGTON STREET AND ABERNANT ROAD, ABERDARE) (SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council have made an Order under Sections 81, 82, 83 and 84 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act”) and of all other…
It has long been recognised that the disturbance of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) in older schools and education buildings can lead to harmful fibres being released, with dangerous health risks to pupils and teachers. Government policy considers that asbestos that remains in good condition and is unlikely to be damaged or disturbed is not a…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (WELLINGTON STREET, ROBERTSTOWN) (TEMPORARY ROAD C LOSURE) ORDER 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council have made an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, which will have…
