Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s “MY MAPS” service is intended to clearly show where Public Rights of Way (PROW) are located throughout the county. However, when users attempt to zoom in for more detail, the paths frustratingly disappear from view. This raises serious questions about why the Council’s Countryside Section is presenting the information in such…
Open Space Society has criticised the government’s proposed Land-Use Framework for failing to address public access. While the society welcomes the plan to produce a framework, and recognises the complexities of doing so, it notes that the government’s proposal is geared to protecting farmland and food security, and does not consider the role of land…
An important repair scheme will start next week to A4059 Afon Cynon Bridge, located on the stretch of road between Cwmbach and Asda roundabouts in the Cynon Valley. Initial work activity from April 28 will include site setup and investigations, with the main repairs then proceeding throughout the year. Please note, while this is a…
Welsh local authorities received 6446 violent incident reports from schools in 2023-24, compared to 4714 the previous year. The issue of discipline in Welsh schools has reached a critical point, with concerning statistics and incidents highlighting the urgent need for action. Recent data reveals that fixed-term exclusions among secondary school pupils have tripled over a…
£50m Sun-dimming experiments. Only the Labour government would spend millions on solar farms and then spend millions more on blocking the sun. Less than five months after construction officially began at the Coed Ely Solar Farm, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Vital Energi are celebrating a significant milestone as…
The rugby first team at Penywaun’s Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Comprehensive School is sporting new kit after local energy company, Pennant Walters, lent a helping hand to sponsor and support the side. The school, which has always had a strong sporting setup, is proud of its rugby roots and is delighted that Pennant Walters has sponsored kit…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has no money for school transport, but let’s spend thousands on roads that lead nowhere with little or no traffic. The introduction of the 20mph default speed limit by Labour has been met with widespread public debate and criticism. While road safety is a priority for all of us, the approach…
The Welsh Conservatives are calling for action from the Labour Welsh Government to protect Welsh Waterways, following recent figures on sewage dumping. Janet Finch-Saunders MS, has reiterated her past calls in the Senedd for the Labour Government to introduce a dedicated environmental watchdog to hold companies like Dŵr Cymru to account for their continued dumping….
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has money for a Solar Farm but no money for School Transport. When completed the Coed Ely Solar Farm with 9,400 solar PV panels will be capable of generating 6mw. There is no publicly available information about the specific installation costs. However, the general cost for building a solar farm in the…
London, 23 April 2025 – PureGym, the UK’s largest gym operator, is delighted to be expanding its presence in Wales with a brand-new gym opening in Aberdare at 12pm on the 16th May. Located on Riverside Retail Park, near to ASDA and Premier Inn, PureGym Aberdare will provide members with 24/7 access to affordable, flexible fitness through its flagship low-cost, zero-contract…
