Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister Suzy Davies AM has spoken out today as the Welsh Government attempts to defend its poor record on education and school funding. She said: “The Welsh Labour-led Government receives £1.20 per pupil compared to £1 per pupil in England and yet they actually spend less than the Conservative UK Government per pupil….
The union representing chief executives and senior managers in local government has hit out at the government’s draft regulations for the proposed introduction of the £95,000 cap on public sector exit payments. Earlier this week the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss, launched a consultation on how the cap will be introduced. The UK Civil Service,…
Patients in the Taff Ely area are being offered a choice of services when they ring their GP surgery to ask for an appointment. Reception staff in seven surgeries have been trained to become care navigators which means they can point patients in the direction of the best healthcare professional and community service to help…
A Freedom of Information request from the Countryside Alliance has discovered the recent petition to ban pheasant shooting on Welsh public land was manipulated by people outside of Wales, resulting in a direct impact on Welsh Government policy decisions. Of 12,706 signatures, only 1,487 had Welsh postcodes, with a staggering 88.3% of the total signatures…
The Council has received full planning permission to redevelop Rhos Square (known locally as Guto Square) in Mountain Ash Town Centre as part of a regeneration scheme. The latest development will contribute to increasing the number of parking spaces, and improving public facilities and the visual appearance of the area – by removing an eyesore…
From Aberdare to IBIZA… , the creative genius behind designer label ‘RAIN Fashion’ Abigail Love will be joining BAFTA Winning makeup artist Sian Grigg and Co-owner of ‘Spectrum Collections’ Sophie Pycroft to support a Welsh children’s charity that makes a difference to the lives of children across Wales who have cerebral palsy. These inspirational women,…
Free public-access Wi-Fi will be rolled out across the County Borough’s seven Town Centres in the coming months. Delivering upon a commitment made by the Council in 2017, free-to-access public Wi-Fi will be installed in Town Centres in another proactive step to support the County Borough’s high street businesses. These facilities will be provided alongside…
Police are appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019.A man is in a critical condition in hospital after the blue mini he was driving left Penrhys Road, Pentre, near the golf club, at approximately 1.50am.Officers investigating the incident would like to speak with anybody who may have seen…
MPs are to hold an inquiry to explore the problems of pavement parking in England, amid claims that the Government has failed to take action over the issue. Announcing the inquiry, the Transport Select Committee said: “A mix of criminal and civil sanctions are available to police and local councils to enforce restrictions on pavement…
There were smiles all around as young people from across Rhondda Cynon Taf proved themselves to be experts in the Highway Code, by excelling during the Council’s annual road safety quiz. Each year the Council’s Road Safety Team hosts the event with primary schools from across the County Borough – who take part in a…
