We appreciate current circumstances are very challenging for the haulage sector. We are working to ensure that the appropriate arrangements are in place for hauliers after the Transition Period ends. We said we would keep you updated on changes that affect you. Latest position from the Department for Transport We continue to work hard to…
Earlier this year, communities in the Rhondda were turned upside down with the arrival of storms and heavy rainfall. Hundreds of people had to flee their homes when water began gushing into their homes, and washing their cars down the street during the middle of the night. Some homes were flooded subsequently. This extreme weather…
Commenting on the news that those who were previously shielding are being told to no longer attend work or school outside of the home, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister, Andrew RT Davies MS said: “I’m pleased that the Welsh Government has thought about the most at risk in our communities however, today’s announcement does not…
The Council will begin a significant drainage improvement scheme on the A4059 between Penywaun and Trecynon from January 4 – requiring temporary traffic lights on this section of road to safely carry out the work. The scheme is being delivered over a 400m section of the Aberdare Bypass, between Penywaun and Harriet Street roundabouts, to…
A public service joint statement: Coronavirus is spreading faster and wider in Wales than at any other point in this pandemic. Our public services are under intense pressure as they work around the clock to care for andkeep people safe. Frontline workers are putting our health and care first, every day, but as the virus…
With the Welsh Government publishing their budget today (21st December) for next year, Welsh Conservative Shadow Finance Minister, Nick Ramsay MS, has called on the Welsh Government to provide a budget which will implement a recovery plan for Wales, not just to see Wales through the Covid-19 pandemic but to deliver the public services we…
A Welsh council has won its appeal over whether a decision in relation to a major schools reorganisation programme was taken lawfully. In July 2019 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council decided to implement wide-ranging proposals for primary, secondary and sixth-form education in the Pontypridd area. In Driver, R (On the Application Of) v Rhondda…
Greater Pontypridd 21st Century Schools Reorganisation Programme – Judicial Review Outcome https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/GetInvolved/Consultations/RelatedDocuments/SchoolsConsultations/PontyandHawthorn/21stCenturySchoolsConsultationDocument2018.pdf The Council is pleased that the Court of Appeal has found that the Council’s decision, made in July 2019, in respect of the Greater Pontypridd 21st Century Schools Reorganisation Programme was taken lawfully following a legal (Judicial Review) challenge. It follows a hearing which…
We are inviting you to tell us about pharmacy services in your area. This is to help us plan for services for our patients now and in the future to make sure they meet your needs, using a process called a ‘Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment’. Your answers will help us identify if there are any service…
The Parish of Aberdare have distributed over 90 bags of Christmas joy to people in the community who are lonely or isolated. Volunteers became Santa’s Little Helpers for the day as they packed the bags full of filled Christmas stockings, decorations, Christmas cards and festive treats like iced cookies and chocolates. Essentials such as tea,…
