Recent heavy rainfall and persistent wet weather have heightened concerns about flooding among residents in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Many households, even those affected by flooding just once, are required to declare this risk on their house insurance policies. This situation underscores years of neglect in maintaining crucial flood prevention infrastructure by the council. The failure…
Youngsters from Penywaun’s Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Comprehensive School are hopeful of a podium finish as they set off to Rosslyn Park’s National Schools Sevens competition this week. The school, which has had a great degree of success on the rugby field, is taking more than 48 youngsters who will compete playing across four teams in the…
Welsh Labour’s proposal for enhanced devolution promises more powers for Wales, but critics argue that the track record of Welsh Labour governance raises serious doubts about the effectiveness of such a move. Despite claims of improved devolution, concerns persist over the state of education, healthcare, transportation, and infrastructure in Wales. The Welsh Labour’s vision of…
Residents Urged to Reevaluate Support for Labour Amidst Toll Proposal Concerns In light of emerging toll proposals, residents are encouraged to reassess their allegiance to the Labour party. There is growing apprehension that another Labour government would further strain the finances of the working class, particularly with the introduction of road tolls alongside existing taxes…
Responding to new expectations on health boards to ensure patients in A&E are seen by “clinical decision-makers” within an hour of arrival and a “zero tolerance” for people sending more than 12 hours in a department, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “These expectations from the Labour Government ring hollow without the…
Commenting on Vaughan Gething’s election as Welsh Labour leader, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “The people of Wales need a Welsh Government that delivers on their priorities. “Many in Labour and in the nationalist media are unwilling to accept Gething’s victory, just like they didn’t accept Brexit, and will try…
Commenting on the news that women in Wales are waiting the longest in the UK at almost 10 years for an endometriosis diagnosis, a year longer than in 2020, Russell George MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister said: “Ten-year waits in our Welsh NHS are completely unacceptable, let alone for such a painful and life-impacting…
Dozens of Police Youth Volunteers (PYVs) have been welcomed into the #TeamSWP family during the first PYV Attestation Ceremony to be held for four years. The young people and their families, from across South Wales, were greeted by the Mounted Section, Halberdiers, and the South Wales Police Band at last week’s Margam Orangery event. Assistant…
This week Rhondda Cynon Taf Council are celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week by highlighting the ways that neurodivergent employees are supported in the workplace. Throughout the week, we will be providing information on neurodiversity across our social media channels. Neurodiversity Celebration Week a global celebration of neurodiverse individuals that aims to raise awareness of, and challenge…
Just when you thought the heroes onboard Wales Air Ambulance couldn’t do anything else toimpress you – they’ve gone the extra mile once again (140.6 miles to be precise). Four medics will be taking on Ironman Wales to raise vital funds for the lifesaving charity. TheIronman team will consist of Critical Care Practitioners (CCPs) Caroline Arter,…
