Timetable changes cannot result in a scaled-back service Commenting on the news that the chief executive of Transport for Wales was grilled by MPs today, Welsh Conservative Leader Andrew RT Davies MS, said: “The change in timetables being proposed by the TFW CEO is concerning, the service’s record on late trains is dreadful, with only…
Cabinet has considered proposals to develop the Rock Grounds buildings in Aberdare into a quality hotel, restaurant, bar and spa – and agreed the Council will start a formal process to secure a development partner. At their meeting on Monday, July 17, Cabinet discussed the proposals to renovate and redevelop the current site, retain its…
The Government has told councils to ‘step up’ efforts to provide permanent homes for Afghan refugees, having served legal notices to quit to those still in hotel accommodation. Councils have raised concerns families would be made homeless ahead of the first of the notices, which are due to take effect at the end of the month. Veterans…
Macmillan Cancer Support has warned performance against cancer treatment targets in Wales has taken a further step backwards, leaving hundreds to face anxious delays. The latest data shows that in May alone, more than 790 people were left to face heart-breaking delays in their cancer care. In some areas of Wales, less than half of…
How much Taxpayer money will be used to assist in another housing development on a brownfield industrial site that was a legacy of the National Coal Board and its successor, the British Coal Corporation? https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/PlanningandBuildingControl/CommunityInfrastructureLevy/CILExamination/RelateddocsCILExamination/ED6.pdf 851 homes plan for ex-Cwm Coke Works site in Tynant An earlier plan to build 630 homes, commercial units and…
Please would you be so kind enough to read & share Jamie’s story – a local family from Aberdare A local bunch of lads will be doing the Welsh three peaks to raise money. As some of you may know, Jamie was involved in a mountain bike accident at a local bike park. This has…
Commenting on the First Minister’s remarks that the competitive analysis of devolution is frustrating and we’re not in competition with England or Scotland, Welsh Conservative Leaders Andrew RT Davies MS said: Labour’s appalling record “We want a strong Wales as part of a strong United Kingdom. When we shine a light on Labour’s appalling record…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council reported the budget gap for next year is £38.3m, this is an incredibly challenging time for Local Government, with all councils having to make difficult decisions on their finances. We face increased costs like every household across Rhondda Cynon Taf, with energy bills for schools, care homes, leisure centres and community…
Officers carried out a series of warrants in Ely, Canton, Fairwater, Rumney and Gabalfa, as part of an investigation into the supply of crack cocaine and heroin. Also seized were four cars including a Mercedes A180 and BMW X2, under the Proceeds of Crime Act and weapons, including a Taser. Addresses searched on Friday, July…
The Council has provided an update on the significant £1.4m works to upgrade the pumping station at Glenboi. The scheme will alleviate flooding at a known low point in the road – to increase the capacity of the system to cope with heavy rainfall in storm events and to reduce flows to a downstream culvert….
