Commenting on her exchange with the Deputy Minister today in the chamber Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister Natasha Asghar, MS said: “The Deputy Minister is arrogant enough to claim ‘misinformation’ from the Welsh Conservatives, yet he himself is guilty of not only misinforming the public, but omitting key facts about this ludicrous policy. “A further…
Commenting on her request for a Business Statement from the Labour Government on school transport in the Senedd today, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, Laura Anne Jones, MS said: Back to school is always chaotic this time of year but this year takes the biscuit. Thousands of parents and children have been left anxious as…
Possible failures to comply with environmental law by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency and Ofwat in relation to the regulation of combined sewer overflows have been identified by the Office for Environmental Protection. The Image was taken from the link below It shows sewage outfalls https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e834e261b53740eba2fe6736e37bbc7b/page/Map/ The environmental…
As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Rhondda Cynon Taf highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority. Wales is in the process of a whole system change for children’s services. The changes proposed in the 2021 co-operation agreement between Welsh Government and…
According to a recent survey by leading animal healthcare brand Johnson’s Veterinary Products, 62% of pet owners in Wales care more about their pet’s wellbeing than their own. With 22% stating they neither agree nor disagree, that leaves 16% of respondents prioritising their own personal well-being – a statistic that once again demonstrates the paternal-like connection that many…
South Wales Police are investigating a serious road traffic collision involving a single motorcycle on Station Road, Treorchy outside the Pencelli Hotel which occurred at 11:30 am on Sunday 10 September 2023. The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and was conveyed to hospital. We are appealing for any witnesses to contact South Wales Police quoting reference…
BBC Radio Wales is making Cat Southall their BBC Radio Wales artist of the week, which means every Radio Wales show will be playing my new single ‘Electric Lady’ all this week starting today Monday 11th September. Cat’s album ‘Popheart’ will be released on October 20th, but it’s available for pre-release now on her Bandcamp…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has not answered the question posted on Twitter regarding 7.5 tonnes weight limit for the B4276 road bridge in Llwydcoed the bridge was used to cross the Vale of Neath Railway it was a broad gauge railway line from Neath to Merthyr Tydfil. As the top section of B4276 will be…
Commenting on the news that a Council Leader in Wales has called for a pause on the 20mph rollout, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: This pet project by Labour is going to cost the Welsh economy £4.5 billion, slow down emergency services and will ultimately cost more lives than it saves….
There has been significant media coverage in recent weeks in relation to the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings. On September 4, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language issued a written statement on this matter. It can be confirmed that Rhondda Cynon Taf has no reported instances of RAAC in our schools. Officers…
