24 March 2023 - AberdareOnline

Climate Change Minister Julie James published the Welsh Government’s detailed response to the Law Commission’s report on Regulating Coal Tip Safety in Wales

Team @ AberdareOnline24 March 202324 March 202303 mins

In 2020, the Welsh Ministers asked the Law Commission for England and Wales to undertake a detailed review of the current legislation relating to coal tip safety in Wales. The Welsh Government’s response to the Law Commission’s review announced today has drawn on the White Paper consultation launched last summer, and the trialling of key components of the…

RCT Council Refuses to Provide Running Costs for Floodlights at Blaengwawr AstroTurf

Team @ AberdareOnline24 March 202304 mins

The Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has refused to disclose the running costs of one set of floodlights at the Blaengwawr AstroTurf, according to a recent Freedom of Information (FOI) request. AberdareOnline, a local news outlet, made the request in September 2022, asking for the cost of electricity for running the floodlights at the sports…

Further missing person appeal – Martin Clatworthy

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We are continuing to appeal for information concerning the whereabouts of Martin Clatworthy who has not been seen since Tuesday 7 March. Acting Inspector Tony Watts said: “Since Martin was reported missing we are continuing to pursue all lines of enquiry; we are currently searching mountains, woodland and local waterways led by a specialist police…

At last Labour councillors speak out at the way Wales is being run from Cardiff Bay is it time for change?

Team @ AberdareOnline24 March 202320 June 202504 mins

Welsh Councillors accused the Welsh government of “cart-before-horse planning” for public transport The money simply isn’t there to keep all the current services running Waters speaking about public transport MS Deputy Minister for Climate Change told the Senedd, the money simply isn’t there to keep all the current bus services running. But leave the car…

RCT Council still dragging its feet on reinstating Iron Tram Bridge at Robertstown Aberdare

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The PROW footpath 35 at Roberstown has been closed since August 2018 because the council said the Iron Tram Bridge was in a bad state of repair this was well before Storm Dennis inflicted more damage to the bridge. The question is if the council had done the repairs prior to Storm Dennis perhaps the…