Luke Jones, 28, of Fairfield Close, Cwmbach, Aberdare, has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs, including crack cocaine and heroin, as well as possession of Class B drugs, namely cannabis. The sentencing took place on October 23 at Merthyr Crown Court. The…
As part of Op Bang, our Licensing Officers have been actively engaging with local shops . Today, PC Moseley visited the Cynon Valley, sharing valuable advice with retailers on curbing anti-social behaviour. At Cwmdare Store, Mr. Joy is proudly supporting our efforts by limiting the sale of eggs and flour to children. If shopkeepers decline…
The Council will soon start the first phase of its annual public consultation into next year’s Budget (2026/27), after Cabinet agreed to continue an established two-phase approach. Phase one will focus on investment priorities, and will enable online and offline participation that includes face-to-face engagement. A report to Cabinet on Wednesday, October 22, informed Members…
Residents in Cwmbach may notice work activity from next week around the Nant y Groes watercourse, as part of the Council’s maintenance programme for coal tip sites. The work is being funded by Welsh Government and will complete vegetation management along the banks of the watercourse, to allow further survey work to be undertaken. Site…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued an enforcement notice to South Wales Police (SWP) over serious delays in handling subject access requests (SARs). An investigation revealed that between April 2023 – March 2024, SWP only responded to 29% of SARs within the statutory timeframe. It also found that as of August 2025, the force…
