The Council has now completed a significant repair scheme to the Gelli Isaf Tramroad Bridge, which is located off the Cynon Trail between Trecynon and Hirwaun. The repairs have been sympathetically delivered across two phases of work, respecting the structure’s Scheduled Monument status. The historic bridge spans the Afon Cynon at a location to the…
Responding to the latest Welsh Government procurement credit card spending data revealing a number of eyebrow-raising purchases, Andrew RT Davies MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives said: “The Labour Welsh Government are literally dining out on the backs of taxpayers as ministers complain of tight financial constraints and NHS waiting lists balloon for six consecutive…
In February 2024, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council made the controversial decision to cut back on home-to-school transport. As of September 2025, students in secondary schools and colleges who live just under three miles from their institution will be forced to find alternative transport. In a move that exemplifies Labour’s heartless approach, they now expect…
OVER 50 food businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf have received a FIVE rating for their ‘Scores On The Doors’ in May and June 2024. The ‘Scores On The Doors’ or to use its official name – the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme helps residents choose where to eat out or shop for food by giving them…
Reflecting on his spokesperson questions to Labour’s Education Minister, Tom Giffard MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Education Minister, said: “Claiming to review and address the problem now, after 20 years of supporting a discredited method is simply not good enough. “Ideology over evidence is typical of this Welsh Labour Government, their stubbornness shows that they would…
The Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA) latestsummer survey indicates the continued decline in touristnumbers visiting Welsh attractions. In the most recent summersurvey just under 60% of members stated that they had lessvisitors than in 2023.There are three main reasons for this decline.The current cost of living crisis, and fewer visitors coming toWales. However, the…
The estimated total pay range for a Mainline Train Driver at Transport for Wales is £61K–£66K per year, which includes base salary and additional pay. The average Mainline Train Driver base salary at Transport for Wales is £64K per year. Plus Cash Bonus, Stock Bonus, Profit Sharing, Commission Sharing, Buses in Wales will soon be…
On Friday, September 27 we hosted our first ‘Race Against Hate’ event at Sobell Leisure Centre in Aberdare. The event brought together around 100 primary schools from across Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf to run in unity against hatred. It wasn’t just a run – it was an event that demonstrated the collective power of…
Responding to the Older People’s Commissioner saying more older people will be pushed into poverty this winter, Rhian Bowen-Davies said she was “angry, concerned and very disappointed” with the UK government’s decision to cut the winter fuel payment. Joel James MS, Shadow Minister for Social Partnership and Social Justice, said: “The Commissioner is absolutely right…
In the latest edition of Open Space magazine, our general secretary, Kate Ashbrook, urges the new government to be bold in securing new and better access. She writes: The new Westminster government arrived sooner than expected. Does this mean new access sooner than expected? The government has so far been silent on this subject as…
