All eligible adults will be offered a Covid vaccine by the autumn, under ambitious plans published by the Welsh Government. It comes as the latest figures show more than 86,000 people have received the vaccine. Wales will now publish daily vaccine figures. The COVID-19 Vaccination Strategy sets out three key milestones: By mid-February – all care home…
The Council is asking residents and businesses affected by flooding last year to complete a survey which will help Officers collate local knowledge, storm event data and historical information about flooding. Rhondda Cynon Taf was hit by four storms in succession during 2020 – Storm Ciara (February 8-9), Storm Dennis (February 15-17), an unnamed storm…
Two thefts have been reported to police in the past week and officers believe there are other victims out there. Vehicle owners need to be vigilant. They are urged to take the following simple measures to lessen the risk of being targeted. •Keep vans in a well-secured garage wherever possible, and if no garage is…
AN AWARD-WINNING care agency is supporting The Samaritans’ ‘Brew Monday’ campaign and is urging the people of Wales to have a virtual brew with their nearest and dearest this month (January 2021). The initiative encourages people across the country to get together virtually on January 18, with friends, family or colleagues to have a…
Suzy Davies MS – the Shadow Education Minister – has said that while the announcement that Welsh schools will remain closed until half-term, unless Covid infection rates drop – is a sensible safety-first measure, it is disappointing for learners and parents Mrs Davies said: “Safety of course must be the top priority. However, schools are…
Welsh Government has this morning announced that all schools and colleges in Wales will remain using online learning until Friday, January 29, at least – and that this could be extended until the February half term if there isn’t a significant reduction in Coronavirus cases. Please see this morning’s statement on the Welsh Government website here….
Pontypridd artist, Hemes Selected By Forté Project in a new Covid friendly model. Despite the recent hardships faced by the music industry in Wales, Forté Project, an artist development scheme for emerging musicians, is proud to announce that Hemes from Pontypridd has been selected to embark on its 2021 programme on Thursday 7 January, alongside…
Residents can now have their say on the current walking and cycling routes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, as well as their aspirations for future improvements, by taking part in the Council’s latest Active Travel consultation. In October 2020, Cabinet agreed for the Council to undertake a further extensive public engagement exercise into its future Active…
In another blow to Wales’ wool sector – which, like the rest of the UK industry, has seen its fortunes weaken further during the pandemic and lockdowns – one of the country’s major depots for wool clip is to shut next month. Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Energy and Rural Affairs, has…
Dear Parent/Carer, I’m aware that yesterday’s announcement (Monday 4th) by the Education Minister, Kirsty Williams, that blended learning will continue until at least the 18th January may have caused some anxiety for pupils and for you as parents/carers. With COVID-19 transmission rates remaining high, these arrangements may also be extended beyond this date. With this in…
