October 2021

Here are the stories of some of those who were recognised in our latest set of Chief Constable’s Commendations: *** Detective Constable Vincent Jones Over 18 months DC Jones conducted a thorough investigation into a historic sexual assault, identifying further witnesses and lines of enquiry. After a lengthy legal process the suspect was eventually found…

The Carers Wales Team is proud to be partnering with the Staying Well at Work team  for two special virtual events on Friday, 5th November, 10am – 12pm and Wednesday, 10th, November 4.30pm – 6.30pm. If you are a working carer or a small or medium-sized enterprise in Rhondda Cynon Taff and want to know more about…

Warm Homes Scheme   Arbed am Byth Scheme  https://www.arbedambyth.wales/eng/home.html must be selective residents who qualify for funding?  Step one Eligibility Coming soon?  Step 2 Feasibility Coming soon? Step 3 Satisfaction Coming soon? Below RCT Council PR An energy scheme aimed at addressing fuel poverty has provided 113 Homes in Penrhiwceiber with new heat and cost-saving energy measures since…

Programme for Under-represented Writers    The second round of Literature Wales’ professional development programme for writers, Representing Wales, has been launched, with the aim of seeing writers from low-income backgrounds reach their long-term writing ambitions. Literature Wales wants the literary culture of Wales to truly represent the variety and diversity of the population. There are still substantial differences…

The Open Spaces Society has welcomed the news that Oyster Wharf, part of the seafront at Mumbles, will remain a public place. In 2017, the application was made by Nextcolour Ltd to Swansea Council for planning permission for development at Oyster Wharf, in which the wharf was described as: ‘Area to be closed off to vehicles…and used…

Commenting on the Labour Government’s plan to deal with winter pressures in Wales’ NHS, Welsh Conservative Russell George MS said: “Labour’s plan to support the NHS this winter is basically the same one from last year that has led us to the position where we are experiencing the worst A&E waits on record, the longest…

The Council has appointed a contractor to carry out ground investigations at Graig Ddu Tip in Dinas. Work from today will inform a detailed review of the site and enable additional monitoring on top of ongoing regular inspections.  Jackson Drilling Holdings Ltd will begin the investigatory work within the historical colliery spoil tip from Monday, October…

The Cynon floodplain seems to be getting wetter. It is not clear why this is happening. It may be due to the closure of collieries that pumped groundwater to keep the pits dry, or it may be due to increased rainfall and runoff arising from climate change. Climate change is likely to lead to more…

Is it time to make our streets safer for children on supposedly safe routes to school? A number of Councilors within the  Rhondda CynonTaf Council think it is. To consider the under-mentioned notice of Motion standing in the name of councillors E Webster K Morgan P Jarman S Evans J Williams A Cox S Rhees Owin M Weaver E Griffiths…

As a follow up to the report on AberdareOnline on the 9 December 2019 regarding Rhos House Surgery 55 Oxford Street Mountain Ash, as the building is still unoccupied and at the time the council said that they had secured a new occupier for the building who’ll take up occupancy once the property is vacated….