A controversial land deal in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) has sparked outrage, with critics questioning why taxpayers’ money has been wasted on repurchasing land that was once government-owned. The site in question, formerly home to the Trecynon chicken factory and previously the Hover and Girling site, was once a major employer in Cynon Valley during…
During Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Education, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Natasha Asghar MS, criticised Labour’s triple whammy of higher taxes—raising National Insurance, removing rate relief for charity-run schools, and adding VAT to school fees. Natasha warned that up to 300 private schools could be forced to close under Labour’s…
A call for the sale of Cardiff Airport money pit following another £20 million investment Following a statement from Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning on further investment in Cardiff Airport, the Welsh Conservatives have reiterated calls for the airport to be sold to the private sector to ease the financial burden on…
Residents and road users are advised that five-way traffic lights are needed on the MountainAsh Cross Valley Link bridge on Monday night (April 7). To minimise disruption, the work has been scheduled for the evening and overnight, from 7pm to 6.30am. The temporary signals will cover the Miskin Road and Cardiff Road junctions and the…
CTMUHB will be celebrating National Work Experience Week from 14 – 18 April. Our Learning and Development team will be hosting a series of free online sessions for young people aged 15-18, to give them an insight into health care roles and career paths and learn about valuable work experience opportunities. The sessions will give…
Caerphilly Cares has been officially accredited as an Autism Understanding & Accepting Organisation, demonstrating its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for neurodivergent individuals across the borough. Awarded by Neurodivergence Wales, the accreditation recognises organisations that actively promote autism awareness, understanding, and acceptance. Through staff training, accessible services, and an ongoing commitment to…
Wales & West Utilities is starting work to upgrade gas pipes in the Pengam Road area of Ystrad Mynach. The gas emergency and pipeline service is starting the work next week (7 April) and, barring any engineering difficulties, the project will be finished by the end of May. The works are essential to keep the…
