Labour’s £110 million raid on Welsh pensioners, hundreds of thousands of Welsh pensioners will lose up to £300 a year after Keir Starmer decided to end the universal Winter Fuel Payment – taking £110 million from Welsh pensioners. At the same time the Welsh Labour Government is spending £120 million on more politicians, Labour will…
All refuse and recycling (including nappies and food waste recycling) should be placed at their usual collection point by 7am on your revised collection day. Changes to collections over the Festive Period: Your weekly collections for recycling, food, nappies and black bag waste will change during Christmas week. Collections due on Wednesday 25th December will…
Council officers have undertaken a review of road traffic conditions along the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, following an increase in high severity road traffic collisions in recent years. In response, Council officers are currently in the process of developing proposals to promote and improve road safety at key sections of this main road…
The leader of the council frequently asserts that severe funding shortfalls necessitate making savings. Is this simply a euphemism for cutting the basic services funded by residents’ council tax? While the council claims its “prudent financial approach” allows for extra investment in key services despite challenging times, many residents are questioning its priorities. Public Services…
Dear editorFrom visiting Christmas markets and trimming our trees, to visiting lovedones and indulging in our favourite treats, the festive season is here.But did your readers know that saving stamps from your Christmas cardenvelpes can help support blind and partially sighted people all overWales?By donating these stamps donated to RNIB Cymru, we can turn theminto…
Caerphilly County Borough Council and Dragons RFC are pleased to announce a new 10-year agreement, ensuring that the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach will continue to serve as the training base for Dragons RFC. This long-term partnership provides a strong foundation for both organisations to build and grow upon in the coming years….
Just after 2: 10 am Sunday, December 8, we received a report of a driver failing to stop for our Roads Policing Unit. 36-year-old Luke Hughes, from Gelli, Pentre, then stopped the car and tried to run off on foot. A short foot chase ensued by officers before he was arrested. Hughes appeared at Merthyr…
Following an emergency meeting The Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA)which represents over 100 of the leading visitor attractions in Wales passed a resolutionrecommending that members close down their attraction for one day on Tuesday 10 thDecember.The reason for the above action is in response to the Welsh Government (W.G) proposedtourism tax where their Welsh…
While councils in Wales generally know the scale of their funding gaps, they do not have longer term plans in place to address them, the Auditor General has warned. In a report, Financial sustainability of local government, Adrian Crompton said: “This leaves them vulnerable to short term decision making that may not represent value for money…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to be vigilant and prepared this weekend as heavy rainfall and potentially damaging winds from Storm Darragh are set to have significant impacts in Wales. While most of Wales will see heavy rainfall and could see flood impacts, significant flooding is possible in areas of south Wales tomorrow…
