The Aberdare pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2019. Yr Ieuan Ap Iago in High Street has been awarded a platinum rating by inspectors. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of 'away from home' toilet provision…
With celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire Night upon us, the Council is once again joining forces with partners to promote Operation Bang, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for everyone. Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated during Operation Bang. Local shops are also being urged not to sell flour or eggs to unaccompanied…
Our guidance on how we categorise vehicle defects in roadside checks and vehicle tests has been updated today. This guide outlines the actions to take when roadworthiness defects are found during vehicle inspections. It aims to promote consistency amongst DVSA and Authorised Constable examiners. It is also useful for vehicle owners, operators and drivers for…
Calls have been made for the Welsh Labour Government to urgently disclose the full cost of its commitment to Pinewood. This week, Pinewood revealed it would next year end its involvement with a Welsh Government-backed film studio. Shadow Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Suzy Davies AM, said: “Significant sums of money have been spent by…
Due to factors beyond our control, there is a requirement to postpone the school flu immunisation sessions planned for the first two weeks after half term. Sessions planned for the weeks commencing 4th and 11th November (on the attached programme) will be re-booked with the school as soon as the team are able to do so. Parents…
In light of the Welsh Labour Health Minister’s announcement that he would meet with the manufacturers of the cystic fibrosis drugs Orkambi and Symkevi this week, the Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister, Angela Burns AM, said: “I’m pleased that this is moving forward, and hope that the agreement can be agreed to quickly so that…
As Scouts, here in Aberdare, we make a promise to help other people. We’re the doers and the give-it-a-goers. We’re the change-makers. We’re not afraid to take a deep breath and speak up. This month we’re renewing this promise with the relaunch of our campaign, A Million Hands. This is a way for…
Freshly returned from supporting Wales’ Rugby World Cup squad in Japan performing its new rugby-themed work, National Dance Company Wales prepares to score its next winning goal; to ensure that its work can be enjoyed by all people, in all of Wales, so that everyone across the nation can feel welcome and inspired to try…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has launched a training café for adults with learning disabilities to help them gain new skills and employment experience. The new café – The Pickled Gherkin – will provide adults with learning disabilities with training opportunities to help them gain confidence and experience in a workplace, as well as the prospect…
The Council will begin a scheme to replace the large wall at Abercwmboi Rugby Club, requiring temporary traffic lights at Cardiff Road – scheduled over the upcoming school half term break to minimise disruption. The work is essential to demolish and rebuild the wall, which has collapsed in sections and has caused the necessary closure…
