Cabinet agreed this week to deploy Welsh Government funding to expand Family Engagement Officer (FEO) roles across the County, based on the highest identified need and to benefit pupils across all phases – primary, secondary and Pupil Referral Unit learners. The recent announcement by Welsh Government of funding for Family Engagement Officers, in addition to…
Local residents are being called upon to help patients in need by giving blood with the Welsh Blood Service. Donations are still needed daily by hospitals to treat patients with a range of conditions, including mothers and babies during childbirth; cancer patients receiving chemotherapy as part of their treatment; and by patients involved in emergencies….
As Welsh farmers gather at the Royal Welsh Show, a leading conservation charity is uniting farmers to deliver a better future. GWCT Wales will launch its Working Conservationists Farming Community at the Llanelwedd showground on Tuesday 19th July. All are invited to the launch, which will take place on the FUW stand at 2 pm. Sue Evans director of GWCT Wales, who is launching the initiative, said, “Farmers ask us how…
A new report from Open Cages has found that in order to meet demand for the UK’s favourite meat, 61 million chickens died before slaughter last year as a result of major welfare issues. "Supermarkets like Morrisons are blamed for refusing to improve chicken welfare standards." The authors blame supermarkets like Morrisons for continuing to source meat from genetically engineered “Frankenchickens” whilst M&S, Waitrose,…
More than 33,600 customers have successfully used the HMRC app to renew their tax credits claim so far this year, a 39% increase on last year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. Tax credits help working families with targeted financial support, so it is important customers act now to renew before the quickly approaching…
Stay safe this summer and stay away from all reservoir sites across Rhondda Cynon Taf – swimming in these waters is dangerous and must be avoided at all times. The Council is warning its residents that swimming in reservoirs include a host of significant dangers, such as hidden equipment and very cold water. Anyone who…
Welsh Conservatives comment on Senedd voting for permanent hybrid setting Commenting, Welsh Conservative Business Manager Darren Millar MS said: “This is yet another example of how out of touch Labour and Plaid politicians are with the people they are supposed to represent. "The people of Wales elect people to represent them in the Senedd, not…
New health figures for England in June have been released, and the Royal College of Nursing has called the situation ‘bleak’. In Wales, statistics for the Labour-run health system are significantly worse and have been for a long time. For example, the number of people waiting more than a year for treatment is 331,623 in…
The Aberdare Park National Road Races return this weekend (July 16-17), once again attracting top riders from around the country as well as thousands of spectators over the two days. A two-day, two-wheel spectacular, the Aberdare Park National Road Races are a highlight of the summer events calendar for motorcycle fans who flock to Rhondda…
Contact RCT Council for information on Commons and Greens in your area https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/PlanningandBuildingControl/Countryside/CountrysideAccessLocalAccessForum.aspx Contact RCT Council for information including the Definitive Map & Statement of public rights of way in your area https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/PlanningandBuildingControl/Countryside/Publicrightsofway.aspx https://www.oss.org.uk/authority/rhondda-cynon-taff/ Rhondda Cynon Taf Council are calling for the Candidate sites stage of Revised Local Development Plan The Council is working…
