The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales’ has today published its new Future Generations Report 2025, challenging decision-makers across Wales to think differently on how they will deliver on the Well-being of Future Generations Act to protect the next generation. Ceri Davies, Interim Chief Executive of Natural Resources Wales said: “As we mark 10 years of…
In January Ysbyty Cwm Cynon introduced an in-house hairdressing service for patients staying on Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7. Local hairdresser Ralph Jones began offering pre-booked hairdressing appointments for patients two days a week. The service has proved to be very popular. Ralph Jones said: “What a privilege it has been to…
Beddau South Wales Police are reaching out to the community for help regarding a burglary that happened on Thursday April 10 in Beddau. Two people attended the victim’s address on Maes Maelwg and took two E-Mountain Bikes, which are identical in appearance (pictured). We are asking anyone who may have seen two people acting suspiciously…
Shadow Education Cabinet Secretary, Natasha Asghar MS, has written to the leader of Bridgend County Borough Council requesting a copy of the PowerPoint presentation designed for 14-year-old pupils during their PHSE lessons, which included references to “sexual choking.” Having already written to the Cabinet Secretary to call for intervention in this matter, Ms Asghar has…
Earlier this year, Ysbyty Cwm Cynon introduced a music therapy pilot project to help improve patient well-being whilst they are receiving care on wards at the hospital. CTM UHB worked closely with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) to launch and run this pilot. Musicians were provided by the RCTCBC Arts Service who visited…
A WELSH Ambulance Service team of remote clinicians is celebrating a decade of helping 999 callers get the most appropriate help. Paramedics, nurses and mental health clinicians make up the Trust’s Clinical Support Desk, the pan-Wales team who consult and assess patients over the phone and by video to get patients the right help for…
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…
