THE Welsh Ambulance Service is urging people to drive responsibly as the Christmas party season gets underway. The Trust is reminding those heading for a night out not to get behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs. Paramedic Dermot O’Leary said: “I see first-hand the devastation caused by drink and drug driving, and each…
When I ask people what they think of the City Deal 80% say what’s the City Deal like most people I don’t know much about it only it costing council taxpayers money and I don’t believe the residents were asked or consulted before the councils invested millions of taxpayers money into the deal. The Cardiff…
South Wales Police are appealing for any witnesses to a road traffic collision which happened at around 7.45 am today, Tuesday, December 19, on the B4275 Abercynon Road, Penrhiwceiber. The collision involved a red Honda Civic and a cyclist. The cyclist, an 18-year-old man from Mountain Ash, was taken to the University Hospital of Wales…
It all down to money irrespective of what the Rhigos residents wanted, the council had to have a consultation but as soon as the idea of closing Rhigos Primary School was that was the decision irrespective of any consultation or other opinion. Until the public understands if you keep voting for the same party year…
Cabinet has approved the Council’s adoption of the Aberdare Town Centre Strategy which outlines investment themes and a future vision for the town. The draft version was revised using important feedback from a recent consultation. In July 2023, Cabinet Members agreed to consult residents on a draft strategy for Aberdare Town Centre, to set out…
Labour minister: ‘We don’t know what we’re doing on the economy’ Commenting ahead of the Labour Welsh Government budget, which is due to be published on Tuesday 19th December, Welsh Conservative Leader Andrew RT Davies MS said: The Labour Welsh Government has £3.5 billion extra to spend on public services compared to England and what…
Commenting on the news that ambulance staff are being forced to book taxis to take patients to the hospital, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister, Russell George MS said: “There is a deep-rooted crisis in the Welsh NHS as a result of 25 years of Labour’s disastrous mismanagement of our health service. “Let’s not forget that…
The second phase of work to establish the Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route is underway – with phase one, a new shared path between the old colliery site and the gateway memorial in Maerdy, due for completion before Christmas. The overall project will create a 7km shared pedestrian and cycle route between Maerdy and Tylorsotwn,…
A written question to the Labour’s Climate Change Minister asking how many buildings with cladding are still in the intrusive survey phase as part of the Welsh Building Safety Fund has revealed that there are still several buildings that are yet to be surveyed by the Labour Government. • One hundred and ninety-four (194) buildings…
Long-established Aberdare Town FC set up the under 16’s side due to demand from players wanting to play locally but was looking for all the support they could get so that they could purchase necessary training equipment and kit for the 20-strong squad. Happy to help, local energy company Pennant Walters, stepped in and donated…
