Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Policy NSA 20 – Major Road Schemes In addition to those schemes identified in Policy CS 8 land will be safeguarded and provision made for the development of the strategic highway network in the Northern Strategy Area, including:-1. Mountain Ash Southern Cross Valley Link;2. Upper Rhondda Fach Relief Road;3. Mountain Ash…
Work will soon start on the initial stages of a major redevelopment scheme in Pontypridd, with the demolition of the former Bingo Hall and Angharad’s nightclub buildings, following the successful acquisition of grant funding support from the Welsh Government. In a similar fashion to the regeneration of the former Taff Vale Precinct site, which is…
EXPERTS at a Welsh care provider are offering advice to people on spotting the early signs of dementia as part of World Alzheimer’s Month next month (September 2020). Carers at Abacare have undergone extensive dementia training and can recognise the symptoms of the condition and are sharing their knowledge with the general public to…
The Council is pleased to confirm that R&M Williams have been appointed as the contractors to deliver the almost £4m development of 20 commercial industrial units near Wellington Street in Robertstown, Aberdare. Site preparation for the main construction phase will commence on Monday, 24th August, with site accommodation and welfare units being established, alongside the setting…
Feeling worried or anxious can have a big impact on your health, and for some people life at the moment can be particularly difficult. Improvement Cymru for Public Health Wales is offering everyone in Wales over the age of 16 free access to an online self-help video course designed to help them understand their feelings,…
Russell George MS – the Shadow Minister for Economy, Business, and Infrastructure – has reacted to a news report today (August 19) on fines for motorists saying that drivers must not be seen as “cash cows”. According to the report – based on a FoI request by the RAC – penalty charge notices for motorists in Cardiff…
This is a difficult and confusing time for hopeful students and medical schools. In light of recent media reports, the General Medical Council has clarified its role in medical education. Professor Colin Melville, Medical Director and Director for Education and Standards at the GMC said: ‘While it’s encouraging so many university applicants wish to study medicine, to…
The four remaining libraries across Rhondda Cynon Taf are set to reopen on Thursday (August 20) offering the new and popular ‘Order and Collect’ service. Book lovers from across the County Borough will be able to select and reserve up to five books via the Council’s online catalogue or by telephoning: Abercynon Library – 01443 741926…
Young people and their parents and carers have described a family wellbeing course as ‘comforting and reassuring’ during difficult times. The Families 2gether 4 Wellbeing course, run by wellbeing charity Valleys Steps, is a free course designed for young people, aged 14-18, accompanied by their parent or carer. Developed last year through a partnership with…
Tens of thousands of teenagers in Wales are set to benefit for the first time from money in Child Trust Funds (CTFs) that has been waiting for them since they were young children. Since 2002, around 6.3 million CTF accounts have been set up, roughly 4.5 million by parents or guardians and a further…
