The £6M development of Pontypridd’s M&S site for a council that keeps saying it has no money so up the council tax. Phase Two of the Council’s consultation for its 2025/26 Budget has now started. It will focus on a draft Strategy that has been put forward by officers, and residents can now have their…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has been contributing to the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal since its inception in 2016. The council initially committed £79,037 towards the development of the City Deal proposal in 2015. Since then, the council has been making annual contributions to the City Deal investment fund.According to the council’s financial records, Rhondda Cynon…
“The latest data shows the progress in cancer waiting times in Wales is still woefully inadequate, with the recent Audit Wales report blaming a lack of strong national leadership. We must not forget that behind these figures are real people facing often agonising delays and worrying about whether they have cancer or when their treatment…
Former Labour First Minister, now Finance Minister, Mark Drakeford has said that Wales was “over hospitalised”, just as the latest NHS statistics for Wales revealed an increase in the NHS treatment waiting list to 802,268 pathways, the highest figure on record, for the tenth month in a row. Drakeford said on a podcast that “If…
A national housing developer has been found guilty of damaging an established badger sett at Churchlands in Lisvane, Cardiff. Redrow Homes admitted their guilt during their development in Churchlands, Cardiff of damaging a large and established active Badger Sett. Redrow Homes secured planning permission to construct more than 1,000 homes, open spaces, and a school…
The Bevan Commission has announced the selection of 24 health and care professionals for its Bevan Fellows programme, which includes five colleagues from CTM UHB. These Bevan Fellows, representing a diverse range of specialties and health boards across Wales, will embark on a 24-month journey to lead, research, and implement innovative projects to improve health…
The Maerdy, once known as Little Moscow, is a Labour stronghold when you travel through the Rhondda Fach, you have to ask the question of why you have two Labour councillors, Susan Morgans and Jayne Smith, why did you not push for the continuance of the original proposed Bypass Road from Porth to Maerdy. It’s…
Reported by Valley Times is in Pontypridd. eroStsdnop12taf0hh1h137247i32974g704l2i30h4tht232ctm1fhm75a5 · PARENT OF AUTISTIC PERSON HITS BACK AT #RCT COUNCIL ENFORCEMENT OFFICER A parent has taken to social media to call for better training for Council Enforcement Officers, after their autistic daughter was subjected to an horrific ordeal in #Pontypridd town centre. They said : “I’m keeping this post anonymous…
With unemployment rising sharply in the Cynon Valley, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is seeking volunteers to assist rangers at Dare Valley Country Park. But many residents are asking, why not create full-time employment opportunities instead? For a community grappling with job losses and economic hardship, offering paid roles could provide meaningful support for those in…
The First minister earns £157,624, the other senior ministers £112,588, junior ministers £95,701 and backbench Senedd members (MSs) earn £72,057 a year, but Senedd (MSs) could receive another pay rise of 6%. The Senedd’s presiding officer – known as the Llywydd – would see her salary rise to a total of £125,310, and senior committee…
