The Senedd debated the petition signed – “An independent inquiry into the 2020 flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf so that lessons are learned.” The petition was debated by the Senedd in Plenary on 9 December 2020. The Petitions Committee will consider the petition again in the future, in light of the discussion during the debate….
Lessons learnt from this unusual and challenging year could help to strengthen aspects of Welsh education and training in the longer term, according to the Chief Inspector in his Annual Report 2019-20 published today. A greater focus on learners’ wellbeing, resilience and independence, more experience of digital learning, and closer communication with families can put…
Royal Glamorgan HospitalLinked COVID-19 cases: 348Deaths in linked COVID-19 cases: 95*numbers correct as of 14/12/2020 Prince Charles HospitalLinked COVID-19 cases: 189Deaths in linked COVID-19 cases: 50*numbers correct as of 14/12/2020 Princess of Wales HospitalLinked COVID-19 cases: 289Deaths in linked COVID-19 cases: 85*numbers correct as of 14/12/2020 Ysbyty Cwm CynonLinked COVID-19 cases: 10Deaths in linked COVID-19 cases: (figure not subject to…
Reacting to the announcement that “serial Covid-19 testing” using lateral flow tests will be introduced in schools and colleges from January, the Shadow Minister for Education – Suzy Davies MS – said: “Welsh Conservatives have long recognised that the use of the TTP process as used in schools is not fit for purpose, because it…
The Court of Appeal is thought to have heard oral submissions in Welsh for the first time during an appeal this month over a county council’s plans for school reorganisation. The submissions were made by Owain Rhys James of Civitas Law on behalf of the Welsh Language Commissioner. Before the Court of Appeal (The Chancellor…
E: GEOFFREY JONES (PENREITHYN) SCHOLARSHIP FUND The above Trust was created by the Will of Morgan Rhys Jones late of “Garth Madryn” Penderyn, Aberdare. Under the terms of the Trust, the Trustees are empowered at their discretion to apply such part of the income of the Trust as they in their absolute discretion think…
Let's not forget large areas of Cynon Valley were flooded something permanent needs to be done about the culverts in Abercwmboi Photograph by Carl Portingale Janet Finch-Saunders MS – the Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Rural Affairs – has welcomed the announcement that some £31 million will be made available to repair damage caused by…
Work is underway on the final phase of the redevelopment of Dewi Sant Health Park in Pontypridd. The second phase of the work will continue to bring together a range of health and social services under one roof, including community dentistry, mental health and substance misuse services and a newly refurbished diagnostic radiology suite. The…
This year marked the start of the journey towards the next examination of the government’s progress in implementing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The Wales UNCRC Monitoring Group have released a report which has sought to identify the priority issues impacting on children in Wales and the barriers they…
Application No: 20/1337/10 Proposal: Erection of 3 detached dwellings. Retention of existing dwelling and associated works (re-submission of planning application 20/0409/10). Location: BIRCHWOOD, LLWYDCOED ROAD, LLWYDCOED, ABERDARE, CF44 0UL Details may be inspected for 21 days at www.rctcbc.gov.uk/planning. Any person who wishes to make representations should make them in writing to the…
