Welsh Conservatives react to Education Minister’s curriculum change statement

Commenting, Shadow Education Minister Suzy Davies AM, said; “The Welsh Government’s proposed changes to the curriculum in Wales are huge.  They may have political support but we are now approaching the stage where we need clarity on practicality, accountability, teacher training and most of all, a higher quality education for our young people.  They need…

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Watchdog calls for councils to have power to suspend councillors for up to 6 months

Local authorities should be given the power to suspend councillors without allowances for up to six months, the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) has recommended. In a report, Local Government Ethical Standards, the CSPL said: “The current sanctions available to local authorities are insufficient. Party discipline, whilst it has an important role to play…

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What’s that constant ringing sound?

ALMOST 30 per cent of people[1] experience a ringing sensation in their ears at some point in their lives, but what if that sound never went away? Tinnitus is often an uncomfortable, irritating and isolating condition with currently one in 10 people[2] having to live with this every day. That is why Specsavers audiologists in Aberdare are…

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Are You Weather Ready?

With the winter months now well and truly upon us, don’t get caught out by severe weather.  With a drop in temperature and the arrival of sub-zero conditions, particularly into the evenings and late at night, it is vital to plan ahead and prepare for all eventualities.  Last winter, the County Borough experienced two periods…

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LGA and Shelter call for independent review of permitted development rights.

The Local Government Association and Shelter have called for an independent review of the impacts of permitted development rights allowing change of use into residential homes. In an open letter to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the two organisations claimed permitted development rights had caused extensive problems. “Therefore, we consider that the…

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