May 2021
A number of police units are currently in Pontypridd Railway Station following an incident
A number of police units are currently in #Pontypridd following an incident which occurred at approximately 11.30am near Pontypridd train station today (Friday, 28 May, 2021). A police cordon is set up at the location. One man has been conveyed to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Anybody in the area at the time is asked…
Armed Forces and CTMUHB Covid Teamwork Recognised in Presentation
This week Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board was honoured to be recognised by the Armed Forces for our work alongside them over the course of the pandemic. The presentation of a regimental plaque and a certificate of recognition was made in Ward A of Ysbyty’r Seren, a field hospital set up on an industrial…
Vacancy: Chair of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a new Chair of the Health Board. Marcus Longley is currently the Chair of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and his term of office ends in September 2021. Applications are therefore being sought for a new Chair to commence in October. If you are interested, further details…
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in the #Corntown area of the Vale of Glamorgan sometime between 10.30pm on 25th May and 3.30pm on 26th May. Items stolen include an ‘Elysian’ model Clive Morley harp and a 45” LG TV. The harp is an extremely noteworthy item, and anyone that may have seen…
One in three people in Wales are impacted by the housing emergency
Shelter Cymru launches the fight for good homes – for all of Wales One in three people (34%) in Wales have been impacted by the housing emergency, Shelter Cymru can reveal today. Research conducted on behalf of Shelter Cymru shows that over a million children and adults in Wales are living in unsafe or unaffordable…
Repair scheme to Maes-y-Felin footbridge in Pontyclun
The Council will begin a significant repair scheme to Maes-y-Felin footbridge in Pontyclun, starting from Tuesday (June 1) – which requires the necessary closure of the structure and a nearby footpath to safely carry out the works. https://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/news/rhondda-cynon-taff/cadw-responds-trecynon-iron-bridge-now-its-rctc The footbridge, which is located on the footpath south east of Glan-yr-Afon, has been monitored closely by…
Increased traffic congestion more parking problems for residents and parents as YGG Aberdâr granted planning permission for extension
The Council’s £4.5m proposals to expand Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdâr and introduce an on-site childcare facility have received planning permission – with the plans brought to life through an artist’s impression video. The application for full planning permission was discussed by the Council’s Planning and Development Committee on Thursday, May 20 – and Members agreed with Officer…
Partnership aims to raise over £500 for Velindre
Front row (L-R) Gadlys Rovers Junior players Lewys Bevan and Marley Hayton Back row (L-R) Pennant Walters, Harry Llewellyn, Gadlys Rovers Juniors Coach, Alun Bevan, with Pennant Walters Owen Jones A partnership between local Aberdare football team, Gadlys Rovers Juniors, and local energy company, Pennant Walters, is aiming to raise over £500 for cancer centre, Velindre….
Tylorstown Landslip Remediation – update on progress in 2021
More information will be published next month with a comprehensive list across wales with info and data from other agencies like Coal Authority and Welsh Government. The Council has provided an update on the further progress made so far in 2021 towards the Tylorstown Landslip Remediation Plan – which is illustrated by new drone footage…