Following the recent disruption and damage caused by Storm Dennis and the intense rainfall over the weekend, the Council is providing residents with an update on the landslip at Llanwonno Tip. Since the initial movement occurred, the tip has been under 24 hour monitoring and the Council has commissioned consultants to undertake detailed inspections and…
Today (20 February 2020), the Bank of England’s new £20 note comes into circulation with tactile markings to help make it easy for blind and partially sighted people to decipher it from existing £5 and £10 notes. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has been working with the Bank of England for…
Post Office, who own and run the largest cash network across the UK, have announced today that seven of their ATMs around the country will be stocked with the new £20 polymer note from this afternoon. The new notes, which are smaller and more secure than the previous notes, will be available from the following Post Office ATMs; • Ellesmere Road,…
BMA have compiled guidance and information sources for doctors on the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Please check official PHE guidance and nation-specific guidance to ensure you have the most up-to-date information. This page sets out: key information from PHE (Public Health England) and the DHSC (Department of Health and Social Care) about treating patients – to be…
Commenting further on the floods in Wales, Shadow Welsh Conservative Environment, Sustainability and Rural Affairs Minister, Andrew Davies AM, said: “On behalf of the Welsh Conservatives I’d like to reiterate our thanks to the emergency services, volunteers and to people in communities across Wales who have rallied round to support those affected by the flooding, not…
A consortium, including Rolls-Royce, plans to build modular nuclear power plants in Wales Andrew RT Davies AM/AC, the Shadow Minister for Sustainability, has broadly welcomed the recent news about the possible site of the first small modular reactor (SMR) in Wales, and said: “As Conservatives, we are committed to a cleaner, greener future for Wales,…
Exciting improvements that will increase the capacity for lessons and different activities in Sobell Leisure Centre’s Pools have been confirmed. Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, has secured Swim Wales funding to invest in and remodel the swimming pool at the site, so that it can better cater to the needs of swimmers. The installation of a…
The Council will provide financial support to residents and businesses affected by the flooding following Storm Dennis. The Council will provide support – via a new Community Flood Recovery Grant – of £500 for residents and £1,000 for businesses, which have suffered internal property damage through flooding. County Borough Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of the…
Residents in Rhydyfelin and neighbouring communities are being urged to be vigilant, following reports of suspicious cold-callers operating in the area. With many homes affected by recent flooding and a major clean-up operation underway, residents should be cautious of visitors turning up unannounced at their properties. Joy Nicholls, crime reduction advisor, said: “One local resident…
You might not know it, but it the Cynon Valley has its own community radio station. Dapper FM, currently based in Jacs Live Music venue, Aberdare, has been the community radio station for the Cynon Valley for the last twelve years. We need help though. In recent years the station has only been ticking over….
