Part of Aberdare is a conservation area you would not think if you have seen the dilapidated shops throughout the town residents have been sharing what they think of the town on the Aberdare UK Facebook account Walking down Commercial Street many empty shops and the state of the shop fronts must put people off…
On BBC Question Time in Wales last night during a discussion on Labour’s blanket 20mph scheme, a firefighter questioned: “How many lives will that [20mph] cost? Especially when response times are increasing massively due to the downgrade in our service by the Labour Government.” Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: “This…
Responding to Labour MP, Chris Bryant’s Question Time comments on the Labour Welsh Government’s blanket 20mph speed limits, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: “Chris Bryant is right, Labour’s barmy blanket 20mph scheme is completely bonkers, but be in no doubt, this is not Labour finally seeing sense on the issue. His…
Warren Roberts, Cesario DeAbreu, and Andrew Barnett Three men have been jailed for bribery following an investigation into corrupt activity at Bessemer Close Commercial Recycling Centre, a waste management facility run by Cardiff City Council. Two other men received suspended prison sentences for their part in the corruption which resulted in losses of around £417,000…
The Council’s longest-serving School Crossing Patrol Officer has retired after 35 years of service. For a period lasting almost half her life, Marion has helped pupils and families in Beddau walk safely to and from school each day. Marion Walker, 75, has served the community since 1989, halting the traffic to help pupils safely cross…
Rhiannon, a young girl in a red Christmas jumper, smiles while holding a letter from Santa in a shiny silver envelope Dear EditorOnce again it’s that time of year when people all over Wales startpreparing for Christmas.Here at RNIB Cymru, we’ve been busy making preparations of our own,creating a magical Christmas for children with sight…
Just how independent is the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Motoring Officer? A report has called for the creation of a professional body for monitoring officers and a review of council structures to ensure their position within the ‘top tier of governance’. Although they are required to ensure councils act within the law, monitoring officers ‘lack…
