Pontypridd Riverside Development Questioned as Residents Raise Flooding and Spending Concerns

Plans for a new riverside plaza in Pontypridd town centre are facing renewed criticism, as residents question whether millions of pounds of public money are being spent on a “vanity project” while flooding and public service pressures continue to worsen across the town. The latest controversy follows a Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (RCTC) announcement confirming…

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NRW’s welcomes the Green Paper on the future governance of water in Wales

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has welcomed the publication of the Welsh Government’s Green Paper setting out proposals for the future governance of water in Wales. Ceri Davies, Interim Chief Executive of Natural Resources Wales said: “As Wales’ environmental regulator, safeguarding the water environment, ensuring sustainable water resources and supporting resilient ecosystems remain central to our…

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Community collaboration brings ‘Spaces to Talk and Sing’ to Princess of Wales Hospital

A new community-led project designed to support the emotional health of older patients and their families at Princess of Wales Hospital has been celebrated this week, transforming hospital day spaces into welcoming environments for connection, conversation and live music.  Led by Daring to Dream – the Emotional Health Charity, the initiative introduces dedicated ‘Spaces to Talk’ and regular ‘Spaces to Sing’ live music afternoons for Acute Care for the…

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New Water Regulator Won’t Clean Up Labour and Plaid’s Mess

Following the statement from Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change on plans to create a new economic regulator for water in Wales, the Welsh Conservatives have criticised Labour’s long-standing failure to protect Wales’ waterways. Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and the Environment, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, said that after more than two decades…

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Welsh Government criticised over £40,000 spend on African film festival

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism, Sport, and North Wales, Gareth Davies MS, has criticised the Welsh Government spending £41,600.90 in February 2025 on Watch Africa CIC, an organisation that runs the annual Watch Africa Film Festival in Cardiff. According to its website, the festival launched in 2013 and celebrates African cinema, aiming to highlight…

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