Cabinet has agreed to consult over the proposed introduction of a new Order to control alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in the County Borough. On Tuesday, December 19, Cabinet Members discussed a proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to control alcohol-related anti-social behaviour across the County Borough, which would include the introduction of two defined exclusion zones…
The Welsh economy is still bottom of the UK league table in terms of the value of goods and services, according to today’s regional ‘gross value added’ statistics. The figures – published by ONS this morning – show that Wales is the worst performing of the UK nations and regions, according to GVA per head….
To celebrate Wales’ Year of Legends 2017, a 50ft high mural is appearing on the iconic Grade II listed Water Tower outside Cardiff Central Railway Station. This stunning mural has been unveiled by Literature Wales, in partnership with Cadw, as part of ‘Weird & Wonderful Wales’, a six-stop tour of Wales which draws on…
Macmillan Wales has issued over £3.7 million in grants, to help support people with cancer who are struggling to afford basic human essentials like heating their homes. The charity has revealed that since 2012: By far the largest area of grant support – around £1.3 million – has been spent on helping people with…
Agora is a two-year project to help producers of goods grown, grazed or made across 11 local authority areas in mid and south-east Wales. Any kind of land-based business – whether a producer of food or drink or items such as wood or wool is eligible to apply to join the scheme. Support will be…
The Welsh Government has announced that an extra £160m over two years is being given to the NHS and councils in Wales in the final budget. The additional money is coming to Wales as a result of increased funding from last month’s announcement of the UK Conservative Government’s budget. Shadow Finance Secretary, Nick…
The Welsh Government wants to get younger people to take the bus and has come up with plans to offer the MyTravelPass discount scheme to 16-18-year-olds in Wales. We’d like to know what you think so we can respond to the Welsh Government’s consultation about the new plans. All the information is online at http://bit.ly/2A9Rngu Please…
The attached rota provides information about community pharmacy opening times in the following areas: Rhondda, Cynon, Taff Ely and Merthyr Tydfil on December 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st and also January 1st, 2018. Please note that on all other days, pharmacies are open as normal. Community Pharmacy opening times
@RCTCouncil A brisk walk and 3 Asda trolleys, a bagful of litter picked up and much more between Mike’s Field and Asda, Aberaman and a burnt out car. Is anyone monitoring the filthy state of the Cynon Valley? A local resident sent the above to @RCTCouncil on Twitter what are our councillors doing where are all…
Posted on: 18/12/2017 Richie Jones, Wales & West Utilities Gas Emergency Service Manager for South Wales said: “We have received more than 700 calls reporting a smell of gas along the A470 corridor from Cardiff to Merthyr Tydfil. Our engineers are visiting affected areas, but there are no readings of gas in the air…
