Conservative MS Sam Rowlands has welcomed the fact that 11 Reform MSs voted with the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru yesterday on a motion criticising the lack of a childcare policy in Reform’s manifesto. The final amended motion, which received the support of 11 Reform MSs, began by noting that, “Reform UK had no commitments on childcare…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is issuing a stark warning to anyone who abuses the use of Blue Disabled Badges following the successful prosecution of THREE offenders last month. THREE people were caught wrongfully using Blue Badges across the County Borough, TWO of which were parked in the Council owned car park in Gas Road, Pontypridd…
Important maintenance work will take place at the Craig y Duffryn tip in Mountain Ash from next week, as vegetation clearance will reduce the risk of obstructions to the site drainage. Last year, the tip – located off the A4059 near Mountain Ash Comprehensive School – benefitted from a Welsh Government-funded scheme that created several on-site…
More than £11 million in funding available for organisations to help customers with their taxaffairs.Voluntary and Community sector organisations invited to bid for funding from today.Successful organisations will receive three-year funding grants from April 2027. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has pledged more than £11 million to support customers whoneed extra help, as it launches…
Communities across South and West Wales are being offered help from National Grid to create or improve green spaces that can be enjoyed locally. Support is available to develop parks, gardens, open spaces, raised flowerbeds and living walls in public areas. National Grid Electricity Distribution’s Community Matters Fund is also offering money to improve accessibility to green spaces…
The achievements of young farmers and vets in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock and the environment in Wales are to be recognised at the 2026 Arwain DGC Vet & Farmer Awards. Nominations are now open for the annual awards, which will be presented at the Royal Welsh Show on July 22nd. For the first time, a Young Vet or Young Farmer Award has been included alongside the established Livestock…
The Welsh Ambulance Service is preparing to host an extraordinary Trust Board meeting later this month. The public can join via Microsoft Teams on 25 June 2026 to hear Board members receive and approve the Trust’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-2026. Colin Dennis, Chair of the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: Our Board meetings play…
The Council will soon begin important road safety improvement works at a key location in Maerdy, around Station Road’s junction with Oxford Street – in response to the recent history of vehicle incidents at the pictured bend. The bend at the bottom of Maerdy Mountain leading to Maerdy Road has experienced a number of road…
As part of Carers Week (8-12 June), we are hosting a series of Carers Cafés across our acute hospital sites to recognise and support unpaid carers in our communities. Carers provide vital, often unseen support to loved ones, and this week offers an opportunity to celebrate their contribution while ensuring they can access the help…
Here we go again. RCT Council Leader Ann Crimmings has been down to Aberdare station, stood in front of a camera, and talked about extending passenger rail services from Aberdare through Trecynon to Hirwaun and Rhigos. Transport for Wales will be launching a public consultation soon. The council urges residents to have their say. Stop…
