Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is delighted to announce the main contractors for its flagship Mountain Ash Cross Valley Link scheme – a major landmark for the multi-million pound project which will be delivered by 2020. Council Leader Andrew Morgan recently visited Cwm Cynon Industrial Estate with representatives from Walters Group and Sisk Group, who have…
Fire and Rescue Services in Wales have launched a new water safety initiative, as figures show 400 people accidentally drown every year in the UK. In 2016 there were 24 accidental water-related deaths in Wales – but would you know who to call if you got into difficulty? The “Who Would You Call?” (WWYC) campaign…
The number of adults enrolling on to university and college courses to learn Welsh has fallen by nearly a quarter (23%) since 2012. Darren Millar AM, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Secretary, says that the Welsh Government should wholly subsidise Welsh for Adults courses until the one million speakers by 2050 target has been met. Mr…
Today’s announcement of Government Hub in Cardiff could bring regular, regional cabinet meetings a step closer, according to Shadow Economy Secretary – Russell George AM. The deal is part of the Government Hubs Programme which will transform the way the Civil Service works by accommodating several government departments in one building, across the country. The…
Proposal for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to endorse a planning application for 500 houses on land of the former Phurnacite Works in Abercwmboi, this will unsurprisingly increase the population of Abercwmboi quite substantially. Abercwmboi the Medical Centre a somewhat new building serves patients as well as from Abercwmboi also from Aberaman Cwmaman. There…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has agreed to introduce harder-hitting rules to tackle the problem of irresponsible dog owners in the County Borough. They will come into force on October 1, 2017. It will mean dog owners MUST carry suitable means to pick up dog mess, while dogs will be banned from ALL schools, play areas…
The Public Services Ombudsman has told a health board in Wales to provide a complainant with the expert clinical and legal advice to which he was entitled, after it took more than three years to provide a final response to the original complaint. Mr D had complained to Cwm Taf University Health Board about the…
Aberdare Town have had a busy summer on and off the pitch as they gear up towards their second season in the second tier of the Welsh Football League. On the pitch manager Matt Driscoll has been busy strengthening the first team squad with several new arrivals along with retaining a large selection of last…
A new survey of 55,700 carers published today (3 August 2017) by NHS Digital found that almost 40% of carers who reported the most serious financial difficulties also felt socially isolated. The Personal Social Services Survey of Adult Carers in England 2016-17 also found that: 21% of carers surveyed have been providing unpaid care for…
Theatr Brycheiniog present a fun filled family festival on 12 – 13 August with an outdoor stage, workshops and main stage performances, including a performance from the South African super band Dream Team. Their stage-show will launch a season of South African activities in Brecon and Wales, culminating in performances of King Cetshwayo: The Musical…
