It’s a Self Assessment wrap for 40,000 festive filers

 4,409 Self Assessment customers completed their tax return on Christmas Day  40,072 filed their tax return over the Christmas break  Customers encouraged to prepare and file their tax return ahead of January deadlineMore than 4,400 Self Assessment customers avoided peeling the sprouts to file their tax returnonline on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs…

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Local Council, NRW, and the Welsh Minister for Environment Show Disregard for Community Wetlands

Local Council, NRW, and Minister Show Disregard for Community Wetlands Flood warnings were delayed by an hour during Storm Burt, a significant weather event that caused widespread flooding in the region. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council declared a major incident but has failed to learn from past mistakes, leaving communities vulnerable and increasing costs for…

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Council’s foodbank appeal raises over £19k

A festive appeal co-ordinated by Caerphilly County Borough Council has raised £19,368 for foodbanks and community groups. The appeal saw residents, Council staff, contractors, and suppliers make online cash donations.  All donated funds will be distributed directly to groups across the Caerphilly food network, which is supported by the Council’s Caerphilly Cares team. Companies who…

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New affordable housing scheme launched in Abercynon

Newydd Housing Association, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, Welsh Government, and WK Plasterers Ltd, is thrilled to announce the launch of brand-new affordable homes on Edward Street, Abercynon. The £2.8million development, located on the site of the former Abercynon Workmen’s Hall and Institute, will provide 12 one-bedroom homes for affordable rent,…

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Macmillan Cancer Support – response to latest NHS Wales Cancer Waiting Times figures

Responding to the latest NHS Wales Cancer Waiting Times figures, Kate Seymour, Head of Advocacy at Macmillan Cancer Support, said:  “While today’s figures show some signs of improvement, thousands of people have still waited too long to be diagnosed and start cancer treatment in Wales this year. With Christmas approaching we must remember there will…

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