The government is to strengthen rules preventing people found guilty of serious crimes from serving on local councils, it has been announced. Local Government Minister Rishi Sunak said the new rules would mean any person who is subject to an Anti-Social Behaviour Injunction, a Criminal Behaviour Order, a Sexual Risk Order or who is on…
PEOPLE from Wales planning Bonfire night parties or fireworks displays this November (2018) are being urged to spare a thought for the elderly and vulnerable. Abacare, which has offices in Rhondda Cynon Taf, is asking people to inform any elderly neighbours in their community of any potential parties and displays taking place nearby. …
In the Assembly this afternoon, the Welsh Conservatives will host a debate calling on the Welsh Labour Government to focus on a plan to properly and consistently fund NHS Wales throughout the year, and end the culture of ‘feast and famine’ through splurging money just for winter. The opposition day debate is being held ahead…
Responding, Angela Burns AM – the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Health – said: “I’ve never seen such a strong personal indictment of the failures within the NHS in Wales. “Ms McClelland’s senior experience of working in the very system that has lost her confidence only goes to show that this is someone who recognises a…
Diabetes UK launches new digital tool to help people understand more about the condition and how to manage it New online research from Diabetes UK has revealed that over half of people in Wales (51 per cent) did not know if diabetes can cause erectile dysfunction, a common diabetes-related complication.The poll, carried out by YouGov…
WCVA have announced that continuation funding for 49 Volunteering Wales projects has be confirmed by the Welsh Government. Fifteen of those projects are specifically to enable young people age 14 to 25 to volunteer in their communities. The grants are to support formal volunteering projects that a get more people into volunteering positions and support…
Following this weekend’s adverse weather, the Council is currently undertaking a massive clean-up operation across the County Borough. Just like the rest of Wales, and other parts of the UK, Rhondda Cynon Taf experienced severe weather from Thursday, October 11 to Sunay, October 14. Official figures from the Tower Colliery rain gauge recorded 180mm of…
“It’s important we do what we can to protect children against infections and illnesses like flu, because as we all know, children are very good at spreading germs.” Those are the words of Meilyr Sion, author of Welsh children’s books and actor in Holby City, Pobl y Cwm and The Lion King stage show, and…
Development by Rhondda Cynon Taf Application Ref:18/1090/10 Proposal: Type: Construction of 20no industrial starter and hybrid industrial/office units incorporating B1 (Business), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage & Distribution) class uses. Location: LAND AT WELLINGTON STREET, ROBERTSTOWN, ABERDARE Advertisement Consent Application Ref:18/1091/01 Application Type: Building and site signage in association with the construction of 20no…
