Latest figures have shown the numbers of pupils on free school meals in Wales reaching the foundation phase indicator has fallen short of the Welsh Government’s 80% target. Responding to the latest figures, shadow secretary for education, Darren Millar AM said: “Regrettably, this is another yet target missed by the Welsh Government and provides…
The festive season is well and truly upon us and the Council is ensuring it is celebrated in style this year with funding for each of Rhondda Cynon Taf’s town centres. The Council is providing £75k to fund Christmas events in Aberdare, Mountain Ash, Porth, Tonypandy, Treorchy, Ferndale and Llantrisant, with each town centre also receiving…
A study published on 7 December has suggested that hearing loss could be a risk factor for cognitive decline or dementia. The researchers, based at Trinity College Dublin, reviewed and analysed the results of 36 different studies involving over 20,000 people that looked into hearing loss and dementia. They found that age-related hearing loss had a…
A Welsh Conservative AM has criticised a Welsh Government decision to delay publication of a key strategy document. The Welsh Labour Government’s strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation amongst older people will not be published until 2019, but the Welsh Conservative Older People’s Champion is warning that 2019 “will come too late” for thousands of…
Our government on our behalf is reportedly offering to pay the EU around €45-50 billion of money that we don’t legally owe, to submit to our courts being overruled by a wholly foreign court after we have left the EU, and to make commitments keep our regulation in agriculture and possibly other fields “aligned” with…
PEOPLE from Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) are this month (December 2017) being reminded they can still donate shoeboxes of items for elderly and vulnerable people being supported by a care provider in the area. Abacare, which has offices in RCT, is running the shoebox appeal for its service users who may not be able…
If and when snow or ice is forecast for the County Borough, the Council’s Highways team is ready to spring into action, implementing its pro-active approach to keeping residents and commuters safely moving on our roads. The Council operates a 24/7 winter maintenance service from October 1 to April 30, where its highways team maintains 1,250km…
Council employees have been offered a ‘long overdue’ two-year pay increase starting next year. Employees whose salaries start at £19,430 per annum will receive an uplift of 2% as of next April with a further 2% the following year. Those on the lowest salaries will also receive increases, with unions suggesting these could be as…
Join Welsh Hearts for our Christmas on Broadway concert, with two very special guests Aled Jones MBE and Lloyd Macey, one of this year’s X-Factor finalists. The concert will be held on Friday 15th December 2017 at City Hall, Cardiff. Aled needs no introduction. A Welsh singer who rose to fame as a young boy for singing "Walking…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has issued more than 50 fines to irresponsible dog owners across the County Borough, following the introduction of harder-hitting dog fouling rules. A new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) came into force on October 1, introducing new rules that dog owners must follow to ensure the County Borough is kept clean…
