Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has used an alternate approach to dealing with a company that polluted the River Taff in May and September of 2016. Following the reports, it was found that waste from the PB Gelatins UK Limited site in Treforest found its way into the river via an unchartered culvert. Although no fish…
Approximately 30 young drivers are killed every year on the roads across Wales, from research carried out by Welsh Government, young drivers are more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal accident than any other road user group. T/Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Edwards, All Wales Strategic Roads Policing Lead said: “Young drivers are…
Influenza can be serious. Influenza is now circulating in the community, and it can be serious for some people, especially for pregnant women, those aged 65 and over, children, and people with long-term health conditions Avoid visiting individuals who may be more vulnerable to complications if they catch influenza Please do not visit a hospital or a care…
A public consultation has now begun over the proposed introduction of a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to control alcohol-related anti-social behaviour across Rhondda Cynon Taf. During December, the Council’s Cabinet discussed the proposal, which would designate the whole County Borough as a Controlled Drinking Zone. The PSPO would give the police and authorised…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will consider new proposals in a bid to further boost recycling rates, following excellent progress made in recent times. Recycling in the County Borough has increased significantly of late – with 64% of overall waste being recycled in 2016/17. That was an all-time high in Rhondda Cynon Taf when it was…
Cabinet Members will next week consider proposed changes to improve the production of the Council’s Community Meals Service. A report to the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, January 25, proposes a number of operational changes to the Community Meals Service across the County Borough, which will have no affect on the existing levels of provision and…
– Bed-occupancy rate reaches all-time high of 96 percent – ‘We have a health service breaking all the wrong records’ Patients are being assessed in hospital corridors while doctors and other medical staff are being pushed to the brink, following unprecedented winter pressures on the NHS. The first three days of 2018 saw 13 trusts…
Following advice from RCT Council, Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun would like to notify all parents and guardians regarding a social media app called ‘Sarahah’. This app, which links to Instagram and Facebook accounts has been deemed to be appropriate for pupils aged 17 and above, and as such has been blocked by the school. We would advise…
Application No: 17/1365/01 Applicant: Jonsigns Ltd 1 no. fascia sign with built up logo Proposal: & flat cut letters. Illumination via trough light above. 1 no. externally illuminated projecting sign to be installed to right-hand side. Location: PAPA JOHNS, 15 VICTORIA SQUARE, ABERDARE, CF44 7LA Town and Country Planning Act…
Doctors leaders in Wales have again called for a review of the way Wales receives funding from Westminster in the face of mounting winter pressures on the NHS. An extra £10m has been announced by the Welsh Government to help relieve pressure on the system, and the QOF (quality and outcomes framework) element of the…
