The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Wales (EHRC Wales) have commissioned the Observatory on Human Rights of Children and Children in Wales to evaluate the impact of legislation to embed the UNCRC in law and policy in Wales. This will contribute toward the Commission’s strategic thinking about future approaches to human rights in Wales….
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (VARIOUS STREETS, ABERCWMBOI) (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2018 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 a…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (VARIOUS STREETS, MAERDY TO PORTH) (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 1, 2018 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…
An author from Mid Glamorgan in South Wales has just released her debut novel. Mabel McCarthy has written Something to Your Advantage. This brilliantly written novel is the story of Virginia Coles, and after discovering her husband’s infidelity flees to London where she meets farm manager Bill Kirby, the man she falls hopelessly in love with….
Macmillan Wales welcomes a report on the progress being made to improve end of life care but warns that 3 in 10 people referred for urgent palliative care between 2016 and 2017 were not seen on time. The Welsh Government’s report charts progress against the key commitments made in its End of Life Care…
With a recent rise in the number of recorded cases, Public Health Wales are reminding people affected by the flu to think carefully before seeking further medical assistance. To ensure busy emergency services are able to save lives and help those most in need, it is important to remember the vast majority of healthy people…
Flooding of the Public Right of Way (PROW) and National Cycle Network at the Ynys Aberdare is becoming more frequent with increased rainfalls this well used public footpath also forms part of the National Cycle Network. AberdareOnline and a few local residents have had two meetings with Green Spaces Managers and field officers from Rhondda…
Research carried out by the Liberal Democrats has revealed that there are 3,142 vacant homes in Rhondda Cynon Taff, 1,244 of which have been empty for more than five years. Councillor Mike Powell says it is a disgrace that so many properties are lying empty whilst homelessness is increasing and people trying to get on…
The Government has published new guidance warning councils against abusing anti-social behaviour powers after charities claim Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) are being used to target people unfairly. The Home Office says the revised statutory guidance on the use of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 is designed to provide local authorities with ‘greater clarity’…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is warning people to take extra care along the coastline over the coming days as high tides coincide with Storm Eleanor potentially causing disruption and possible flooding in some areas.Flood Warnings have been issued around the Welsh coastline today ( Tuesday) and will continue to be in force for tomorrow morning’s high tide….
