Online Recycling Bag Request and Delivery Service Reinstated Based on current staff resources, the Council has been able to temporarily reinstate the online recycling bag request and delivery service. This will run for as long as possible, but is subject to change and under constant review. In the event of staff absence and to effectively manage…
A social enterprise improving health and wellbeing in the Cynon Valley is providing a lifeline to residents unable to go shopping during the Coronavirus crisis. Cynon Valley Organic Adventures, based in Abercynon, has launched a daily food distribution service to help vulnerable members of the community. Volunteers are delivering up to 120 food parcels each…
The health board has been inundated with numerous offers of support from our communities and the kindness and generosity has been overwhelming. Due to the changes in visiting and to support patients and families through the COVID-19 crisis, the health board is starting to build central stocks of toiletries and clothing for distribution across our…
Commenting on the Welsh Government confirming the changes to the curriculum are being brought forward before the summer, Shadow Welsh Conservative Education Minister, Suzy Davies AM, said: “I would like to thank all the teachers and support staff who have worked tirelessly to provide opportunities for students and young people to attend a school so that…
A woman was arrested in the early hours of this morning for drink driving and for taking a vehicle without consent. Patrolling officers were called a street in Treherbert last night following reports that a car with significant damage to its side and a tyre missing had been abandoned. They arrived to find the car…
Flexicare Medical Limited, in Mountain Ash, is increasing production of lifesaving devices such as ventilator breathing systems, humidifiers, and resuscitators to support the NHS. https://www.flexicare.com/ The company has established a 24/7 operation at its main manufacturing facility to meet the current demand. More production staff have been added to assembly lines, several shift patterns have…
Shadow Welsh Conservative Social Care Minister, Janet Finch-Saunders AM, has called on the Welsh Government to follow the UK Government’s announcement that all care home residents and staff who have suspected Covid19 symptoms will be tested. Commenting, Janet said: “Nearly a third of care homes in Wales have confirmed or suspected Covid19 cases in them. Care…
The Council is continuing to deliver a programme of adult education provision at this time by utilising online technology and resources – and residents will soon be able to sign up for summer courses. The ongoing public health emergency and social distancing guidelines have resulted in paid-for adult learning opportunities moving from face-to-face delivery to…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has challenged businesses to develop a new innovation to speed up the decontamination of ambulances during the Coronavirus outbreak. The Trust has asked businesses to come up with a solution to accelerate the cleaning of its vehicles so that crews can get back on the road and respond to other emergency calls….
A social group in Pontypridd is working to combat loneliness during the COVID-19 outbreak by moving its presence online. The Dewi Sant Men’s Shed, which was launched last year at Dewi Sant Health Park in Pontypridd is now operating on Facebook, helping members to keep in touch at a time when many people feel lonely…
