Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking farmers and land owners to be aware of requests to store baled waste on their land. It follows recent incidents where farmers across Wales have accepted waste for temporary storage. The waste, which can be highly combustible, not only causes harm to the natural environment but can also affect…
Your weekly collections for recycling, food, nappies and black bag waste will change during Christmas and New Year weeks. From December 25 until December 27, your waste will be collected two days after your normal scheduled day. From January 1 until January 3, it will be collected one day after your normal date. There…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (A4059 ABERDARE) (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE AND TEMPORARY 30MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council have made an Order under Section 14 and 88 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions)…
Pupils at Rhigos Primary received an early Christmas gift after state-of-the-art IT equipment was delivered to the school. The equipment, which included iPad’s, laptops and an interactive smartboard, will help the 73 pupils to become digital learners as the school prepares for the New Curriculum for Wales. Rhigos Primary School has been working…
“It is imperative that we preserve the wealth of beauty held in our small nation.” These are the powerful words of globally acclaimed Welsh actor, musician and now nature ambassador, Iwan Rheon. In a heartfelt letter addressed to the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe, Rheon urges the commissioner to put nature at…
Local Students Shine through the Lens- “Lost and Found- A Photographic Journey”. Redhouse Cymru in conjunction with College Merthyr, presents a vibrant and unique exhibition ofcontemporary photography entitled Lost and Found- A Photographic Journey. This exhibition reveals newand fresh insight into the visual mindsets of degree students exploring the unique and philosophicallanguage of photography. The…
Angela Burns AM, the Shadow Minister for Health, has condemned the Welsh Labour Government for the worst A & E waiting times on record, which were published today (December 19) by StatsWales, and show that just 74.4 percent of patients were seen within four hours. Mrs Burns said: “If I was appalled at last month’s figures,…
Commenting on the South East Wales Transport Commission’s recommendations published today (December 17), relating to traffic on the M4 around Newport, Russell George, Shadow Minister for Business, Economy and Infrastructure, said: “As Welsh Conservatives, we have long argued in favour of an M4 relief road. The First Minister should have accepted the recommendations of the…
Cabinet has today considered proposals from Awen Cultural Trust on its ambitious plan to revitalise Pontypridd’s Muni Arts Centre. The £4.5m plans would expose the Muni’s stunning gothic architecture while creating a unique regional arts venue. At their meeting on December 17, Cabinet Members saw for the first time the ambitious vision of Awen, a registered charity,…
The refurbishment of the Pontypridd YMCA has been given the final go-ahead after the Council’s Cabinet approved funding for the project, which will also benefit from more than £2m from the Arts Council of Wales. Cabinet has agreed for the Council to take ownership of the YMCA building and invest an extra £383,000 into its…
