Campaigners who threatened a judicial review over an alleged failure by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to stop a coal mining operation after its planning permission expired have withdrawn their legal challenge. Coal Action Network (CAN), which had support from the Good Law Project, ended its judicial review challenge against the local authority and the…
Support for Christmas: Eleri Walters Manager of the Penywaun branch of Smart Money Cymru As Christmas approaches, Smart Money Cymru’s newest branch is encouraging local residents to call in and see what help is on offer at this challenging time of year. Manager of the Community Bank’s branch at Penywaun near Aberdare is Eleri Walters…
ASD Rainbows are excited to announce they will be holding aChristmas Fayre on Thursday 7 December from 2:00pm-5:00pm(perfect for some after-school fun!) The event will be held atPerthcelyn Community Centre. Tables are still available at £5 each.Find out more.
Having caring responsibilities can be demanding, but having access to the right information at the right time can make all the difference. This Carers Right’s Day we will be holding an event to help you to get the information and support you need! Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will be supporting this year’s Carers Rights Day,…
Just how independent is the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Motoring Officer? A report has called for the creation of a professional body for monitoring officers and a review of council structures to ensure their position within the ‘top tier of governance’. Although they are required to ensure councils act within the law, monitoring officers ‘lack…
All children love Christmas, and dinosaur presents are found in many youngsters’ Christmasstockings every year; but just imagine having a life-size dinosaur for Christmas.Dan Yr Ogof, The National Showcaves Centre for Wales, is making dreams come true byoffering one of its colossal dinosaur models as a special gift for a family this festive season.In the…
Halloween went off with a bang in the valleys after Cwmdare4Cwmdare (C4C) ‘mummies’ put on several spookily spectacular events for children across the village. The first activity took place on Sunday evening when families, led by C4C Committee members, embarked on the popular annual Spooky Walk through the decorated route at Dare Valley Country Park,…
Loan agreement is Danske Bank’s first housing association deal in Wales Newydd Housing Association, with more than 900 homes in Rhondda Cynon Taff, is set to undertake a significant programme of investment in existing and new homes in mid and south Wales after agreeing a new £45m funding package with Danske Bank. The structured loan…
The Bevan Commission has announced the winners of the Bevan Young Future Thinkers Awards,recognising outstanding contributions to health and well-being in Welsh schools. The awards werepresented by Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, at the Bevan Commission’slandmark conference, The Tipping Point: Where next for health and care?.The Bevan Young Future Thinkers Award, in partnership…
Commenting on the news that sexual misconduct in Welsh NHS hospitals is being ignored according to current and former nurses, Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister, Russell George MS said: “These stories coming out of our Welsh NHS are a stain on its reputation. Current and former nurses have described their complaints being ignored, that is…
