September 2018

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council road widening scheme in Club Street will benefit the development proposed for the old Blaengwawr Comprehensive School will the developer be made to contribute to the cost? Rhondda Cynon Taf Council contractors demolished the school even after the council issued a statement it would not demolish the school https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/news/rhondda-cynon-taff/blaengwawr-and-aberdare-boys-comprehensive-schools We assume it was Council, taxpayers who paid for…

Cabinet Members will consider a report following a consultation over proposed changes to the Council-run day nursery provision in Ynyscynon. The report to Cabinet on September 20 recommends Members agree to implement a proposal to end the Council’s fee-paying day nursery provision at the Ynyscynon Early Years Centre – where there are currently no fee-paying…

The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare is celebrating its 80th Birthday with a season of vibrant and exciting events that include a unique one-off afternoon tea, a series of classic film nights, a spectacular Gala Concert and a brand new comedy drama entitled Exodus, written and developed by Motherlode Theatre Company and set in Aberdare.   The…

Ombudsman offers practical guidance to planners when recording decisions The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO) has issued new guidance for planners when recording the decisions they make. The Ombudsman said it received more than 2,000 complaints and enquiries each year about English local authorities’ planning functions. It added that common areas in which…

From November 5th, the way the Council collects your recyclable green waste, which includes garden waste and small vegetarian animal waste will change. During the winter months (November 5th to March 4th), when demand for the service is lower, green waste collections will be picked up fortnightly instead of weekly – on the same day…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has become aware of two suppliers of scientific equipment that have supplied mesh gauzes with asbestos-containing centres. The material on the gauzes is used for its heat-resistant properties. The gauzes are conventionally used with tripods and Bunsen burners as shown in the photograph. Although steps have been taken to…

South Wales Police can confirm that missing girl Naomi Rees was located by police in Solihull last night (Tuesday, 11 September) and has since been returned to south Wales. A 20 year-old man has been arrested in connection with her disappearance and he is currently in police custody. South Wales Police and Naomi’s parents would…

The Public Health (Minimum Price for Alcohol) (Wales) Act 2018 was given royal assent in August. It is hoped that the Act will address public health concerns around the effects of excess alcohol consumption, by targeting and reducing the amount of alcohol being consumed by hazardous and harmful drinkers. It is estimated that excess alcohol…

Cwm Taf University Health Board has been working with local school pupils to pilot a new junior volunteer scheme to help improve hospital stays for patients. The project, designed to create more volunteer opportunities for younger people in the Cwm Taf area, saw Year Eleven students spending their free time as ward befrienders for older…

A new Assessment Unit for emergency patients at Velindre Cancer Centre in Whitchurch, Cardiff will be officially opened on 12 September with help from Macmillan Cancer Support.   The unit, which will provide a rapid assessment for emergency cancer patients on arrival at Velindre, has four dedicated beds and a team of highly trained health…