Would it be better to call an election now? Labour ministers need the help of at least one MS from the Welsh opposition to get their £26bn budget plans passed in the Senedd. It’s looking like Liberal Democrat Jane Dodds is keeping Labour in control. With the deal done, remember when you vote at the…
Dog walkers urged to keep dogs on leads around sheep to reduce attacks. Whilst the majority of dog walkers exercise their pet in a responsible way, one attack is still too many. Following the Countryside Code and keeping dogs on leads around livestock can help everyone enjoy time in nature safely. Spring will soon be…
The Welsh Government has published a governance handbook for members of national park authorities to help them make effective decisions. The Welsh Government said: “Now, perhaps more than ever before, it is crucial that the National Park Authorities (NPAs) benefit from effective decision-making and governance as they seek to balance the interests of local communities,…
We are inviting all people living and working in Cwm Taf Morgannwg to share your views on a new mental health and wellbeing educational service, known as a Recovery College. Recovery Colleges are unlike a conventional educational system. Instead, they offer a place to come together and learn from one another through conversation and mutual…
From Hirwaun and Penderyn and Rhigos Matters Following a recent walkabout in Rhigos, the local councillors reported several areas that have potholes which need attention. We have received the following response from a Highways Officer: “All actionable defects have been identified and issued for repair. Just for info, Heol Esgyn has been added to my…
The latest NHS statistics for Wales revealed NHS treatment waiting list remains at 800,395 pathways. Fewer than half (48.3%) of the most serious (red) calls received an emergency response within the eight minute target time. Median waits for treatment have increased by 0.6 weeks to 23.6 weeks in Wales. Commenting on the latest statistics, James…
During the spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Laura Anne Jones MS, raised concerns about Monmouthshire County Council, who have already proposed inflation busting council tax hikes, and haven’t ruled out raising taxes further, due to the underfunding from the Welsh Labour…
The Council’s revised Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan has now been published, following approval from Welsh Government. While Main river flood risk is the responsibility for Natural Resources Wales to manage, RCT Council is responsible for local sources of flooding which includes surface water, ordinary watercourses and groundwater. Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water…
Cabinet has agreed to continue the Council’s Local Business Rate Reduction Scheme in 2025/26. This important scheme will provide around 750 business that already qualify for 40% rates relief from Welsh Government next year with additional support of up to £500 from the Council. The Retail, Leisure and Hospitality (RLH) Rates Relief in Wales Scheme…
The Royal College of Nursing’s report, ‘On the Frontline of the UK’s Corridor Care Crisis’ highlighted that there is a crisis happening in hospitals across Wales, because people are being treated in unsafe, undignified and unacceptable environments. The report went on further to say that Welsh Labour Government inaction is resulting in patients dying. Instead…
