A Freedom of Information request by the Welsh Conservatives on the now defunct M4 Relief Road scheme has found that a total of 29 houses were purchased for £15,277,202 through compulsory purchase orders in preparation for the new road. Since then 7 have been sold, 7 are now tenanted and 15 lie vacant. The total…
Thank you to RCT residents who have kept up their amazing recycling efforts during these unprecedented times. The Council are continuing to collect tonnes of recycling every week and the Streetcare team have gone above and beyond to ensure that collections have continued. The last few months has brought many challenges to all RCT households…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL (CWMDARE ROAD, ABERDARE) (VARIATION AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS) ORDER 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council have made an Order under Sections 1, 2 and 4 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the Act”) and all other enabling powers, the effect of…
“The Minister’s plans are not a bright new dawn for NHS Wales, but will lead to more of the same failures.” That was the verdict of Shadow Health Minister for Health, Social Care, and Sport – Andrew RT Davies MS – on the announcement today (July 21) from the Health Minister about “redesigning access” to urgent…
Our general secretary Kate Ashbrook considers life for the Open Spaces Society during the lockdown. As lockdown began, I foolishly thought we would have time to catch up with all those long-deferred jobs. I was wrong: we have been busier than ever. Developers are not deterred by a pandemic: open spaces remain at risk, perhaps…
Officers forced entry to a house on East Road in Tylorstown after neighbours reported suspicious activity and a distinctive smell coming from the property. Bedrooms in the end of terrace house were being used to grow and dry approximately 100 plants at the address. It was parking permit found in a vehicle which then led…
The Home Office has published guidance on the anti-social behaviour case review – also known as the “Community Trigger”. The Community Trigger was introduced through the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. It gives victims of persistent anti-social behaviour reported to any of the main responsible agencies – such as the council, police or…
Hirwaun Post Office finalist in Better for Customers category at the Post Office’s ‘We’re Stronger Together’ regional awards for Northern Ireland and Wales Awards recognise efforts made by postmasters across the region to keep branches open during Covid-19 pandemic and serving their community Hirwaun Post Office was a finalist in the Better for Customers category…
Government measures and public guidance on face-covering rules in England are unclear, inconsistent and cause widespread confusion. by Peter Blackburn That is the message from the BMA – with doctors leaders warning the public does not know what coverings to wear or when they should be worn. It comes after mixed messaging from the Government,…
Andrew Davies, 52, of Aberaman, was sentenced to nine years in prison for the manslaughter of Luke Williams at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court today (Friday, 17 July, 2020).Luke Williams died at Prince Charles Hospital on 19th December, 2019, following an incident which occurred on the evening of 16th December in Commerce Place, Aberaman.Davies pleaded guilty…
