We call on the National Assembly for Wales to urge the Welsh Government to look into the way local authorities apply their discretionary powers to reduce the amount of council tax payable in individual cases or classes of cases. Local authorities have a broad discretion and powers to reduce the amount of council tax…
Literature Wales has announced a brand new funding scheme for Wales-based writers from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and writers with a disability or illness (mental or physical). Platforming Under-represented Writers is a pilot funding scheme offering grants of between £50-£1000 for a professional development opportunity within literature. The scheme aims to encourage writers…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (CYNON TRAIL, MOUNTAIN ASH) (TEMPORARY FOOTPATH CLOSURE) ORDER 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council intends not less than seven days from the date of this Notice to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which will…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (GWAWR STREET, ABERAMAN) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME) ORDER 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council intends, not less than 7 days from the date of this Notice, to make an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation…
Health Education and Improvement Wales are delighted to announce the support for two new Welsh medical trainees to join the clinical academic training programme, providing the two individuals with an opportunity to pursue a PhD. The two trainees will take up places in the September 2019 cohort, namely Dr Bnar Talabani and Dr Dmitri Sastin….
Social Farms & Gardens, Royal Welsh Show – Educational Trade Stand Social Farms & Gardens is pleased to announce it will be hosting an interactive, thought to provoke educational stand at the Royal Welsh Show for a fourth year in a row. This year promises to the best yet with a wide range of activities,…
The Welsh Government is advertising up to 25 apprenticeship opportunities in August. Those successful will start to be placed in January 2020. We will be contacting you in due course with further details on where and how to access the application. An apprenticeship is a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college,…
The Aberdare Park National Road Races return this weekend, once again attracting top riders from around the country as well as a record-breaking Isle of Man TT champion and a Welsh champion. Thousands of spectators are expected to converge on Aberdare Park, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month, for the two-day race meeting on…
Operation Dark Eye: Jail for man who breached his CBO – he led officers through a river and tunnels before being arrested… A man who led police on a chase through Merthyr’s town centre streets and into the River Taff has been jailed.Maldwyn Ashton, 34, tried running from police after they spotted him on Thursday,…
Twelve schools from across Rhondda Cynon Taf have scooped prizes at the National History Awards, held at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea on Friday, July 5. At the Awards ceremony, Maerdy Primary, Darren Park Primary and Aberdare Community School received the prestigious shields for coming top in 3 out of the 4 respective categories…
