Commenting on the news that a Senedd petition calling for the Welsh Government to rescind and remove the 20mph law, has now passed 150,000 signatures, a Senedd petition record, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: “For more than 150,000 people to sign a petition within such a short space of time highlights…
Nearly 30,000 people are waiting for over two years for treatment in our Welsh NHS. The Labour Health Minister, Eluned Morgan promised to eliminate these types of waits by March 2023. The target was revised to next March (2024), but is likely to be missed according to figures released since March of this with very…
Cabinet Approve PSPO for Dog Fouling Extension Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet have agreed to extend the existing tough measures to tackle dog fouling and promote responsible dog ownership across the County Borough. SIX years ago, in October 2017, RCT Council was one of the first Local Authorities to introduce strict rules in terms of…
The £1.4m surface water pumping station in Glenboi is now fully operational, to help protect the community during heavy rainfall. In a recent test run, the system successfully coped with conditions that replicated a large storm event. Work throughout 2023 has focused on installing a large upgrade to the existing pumping station at Glenboi, which…
Is Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Transport for Wales attempting to close the Public Right of Way at Abercwmboi and rail crossing at Bruce’s Fields by stealth? Because of the electrifying of the rail line in Cynon Valley at Bruce’s Fields Abercwmboi and other rail crossings have been closed temporarily for construction the closure is…
South Wales Police continues its role out of state-of-the-art technology which allows officers to examine the phones of rape victims far quicker than has ever been previously possible. The investment comes as the force continues to implement Operation Soteria, a new approach to investigating rape. https://www.south-wales.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/images/south-wales/news/news-images/2023/09-medi-september/digital-forensics-kiosks-eng.mp4 As part of this initiative the Home Office, through…
We expect the decision has already been made to close Rhigos Primary School, knowing how the council work the new Primary School in Hirwaun was designed to take the extra pupils from Rhigos Primary at the planning stage of the new Hirwaun Primary School. Cabinet will consider proposals and recommendations put to them by Council…
Bevan Commission supports 17 successful innovation projects in Planned CareBuilding upon the Bevan Commission’s Exemplar Programme, the Welsh Government has granted funds to enable the Bevan Commission to support 17 pioneering planned care innovation projects in Wales. These projects, supported by the Bevan Commission’s Planned Care Innovation Programme span diverse specialties, including urology, ophthalmology, and…
A joint inspectorate review of child protection arrangements in Bridgend County has found improvements have been made, but practice is variable when it comes to protecting children. Between 12 and 16 June 2023, Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), Estyn and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) carried out a…
National Eye Health WeekDear EditorWith the number of people living with sight loss in Wales estimated to hit 133,000 within the next 10 years, it’s never been more important for us to look after our eyes and know where to go for support if there’s an issue.This National Eye Health Week (18-24 September), I’d like…
