May 2025 - AberdareOnline

National Grid Electricity Distribution volunteers spend more than 10,000 hours supporting community engagement schemes in South Wales, the South West and Midlands

Team @ AberdareOnline31 May 202504 mins

Over the past year, National Grid Electricity Distribution’s employee volunteering programme has helped give their 7,000-strong workforce the opportunity to share their skills, experience, and time in their local communities. Emily Green, Volunteering and Sponsorship Coordinator at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: “Volunteers’ Week gives us the opportunity to thank our volunteers for everything they’ve done…

Homes for the future – what matters to you?

Team @ AberdareOnline31 May 202502 mins

People aged 55 and over in the Caerphilly borough are being asked to have their say on what matters to them about where they live in later life. Independent researchers the Housing Learning and Improvement Network (Housing LIN) are carrying out the study on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council. Findings from the research will…

BLACK BAG POLICY: FAIRNESS OR FAILURE?

Team @ AberdareOnline31 May 202531 May 2025012 mins

Why Wheelie Bins Are Safer and More Efficient 1. Reduced Risk of Injury 2. Improved Handling and Hygiene 3. Consistency and Efficiency 4. Endorsement by Health and Safety Experts 5. Additional Benefits Summary Table Advantage Wheelie Bins Sacks/Bags Injury Risk Low High Ease of Handling High (wheeled, ergonomic) Low (awkward, heavy lifting) Hygiene High (sealed,…

Fly-tippers brought to justice following NRW investigation

Team @ AberdareOnline30 May 202530 May 202504 mins

Two individuals have been successfully prosecuted for fly-tipping at Coed Moel Famau, near Ruthin, following an investigation led by Fly Tipping Action Wales, in conjunction with Natural Resources Wales (NRW). The pair, Barhan Fakraden, 38, and Paige Brittles, 27, both of Ruthin, pleaded guilty to offences under Section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990….

One in five South Wales Police officers now equipped with life-saving naloxone

Team @ AberdareOnline30 May 202507 mins

Earlier this month, the government set out new recommendations for making sure police officers have the skills and confidence needed to carry and administer the lifesaving drug to tackle illicit drug use. The number of front-line officers carrying life-saving naloxone at South Wales Police is increasing year on year. Today, 756 police officers, pcsos and…

Engagement exercise for new care accommodation in Rhondda Fach

Team @ AberdareOnline30 May 202505 mins

The community can now find out more and have their say on the modern Residential Dementia Care Home for Ferndale that the Council is committed to delivering. The building’s design is currently being prepared and developed, and the public’s feedback will help to inform a final planning application. The Council will deliver the 32-bed home,…

FEAST YOUR EYES ON THAT!!

Team @ AberdareOnline30 May 202530 May 202501 mins

That’s what YOU did…Because you bought your limited edtion #berniefest t-shirts, purchased Mascot Label Group signed Bernie postcards and entered the Bernie Marsden All-Stars signed drum head raffle, you raised a whopping £6,421.40 for the Marsden Family charity of choice for Steelhouse 2024, Trussell. Not only that, but it meant that we had to spend…

£250,000 funding to tackle ecological challenges across Gwent

Team @ AberdareOnline29 May 202529 May 202505 mins

The Nature Networks Fund has awarded a grant of £250,000 to Blaenau Gwent Council to fund a project to help understand the value and connectivity of ecosystems across Gwent and the benefits they provide for both people and nature. https://www.monlife.co.uk/outdoor/green-infrastructure/gwent-green-grid-partnership/ Blaenau Gwent Council will work in partnership with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and in collaboration…

Practitioners’ guide to Resilient Ecological Networks

Team @ AberdareOnline29 May 202529 May 202504 mins

Responding to our nature and climate emergencies by designing Resilient Ecological Networks Wales is responding to the nature and climate emergencies which threaten our well-being. Nature recovery is key to rebuilding ecological resilience (defined) and sustaining the benefits that it provides us. The rebuilding needs to be done at a faster pace and larger scale…

M48 Bridge bottleneck: fears mount for commuters and businesses over Severn bridge restrictions

Team @ AberdareOnline28 May 202528 May 202502 mins

https://www.facebook.com/hartleythehare/videos/423232656804358?idorvanity=287319888860759 The recent announcement of weight restrictions on the M48 Severn Bridge highlights a continuing challenge for traffic along South Wales that could have been mitigated with better planning and investment. The Welsh Conservatives are deeply concerned about the potential economic and logistical consequences for businesses, commuters, and local communities across Wales. Commenting, Welsh Conservative…