The AA has called on drivers to make 2023 the ‘Year of the Pothole’ by reporting every blemish they find on the road network as the latest figures show an increase in breakdowns. Pothole – Report a problem In Rhondda Cynon Taf Published by the AA, the data show that the number of pothole-related breakdowns…
“Special things happen out here in nature.They do every week, they always have.” – Sion Tomos Owen Over the last six months, the creative facilitators Sion Tomos Owen and Iola Ynyr havedelivered creative writing projects in their local communities, with the aim of contributingtowards developing resilient communities by exploring local eco-systems, increasingunderstanding of local sustainability…
76% of pet owners in Wales would be willing to pay for a dog licence if reintroduced by the government Welsh pet owners willing to pay over £28 per dog licence in a bid to deter irresponsible owners Reintroduction of dog licences receives nationwide support in a bid to deter unsuitable dog owners and encourage…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is working with Welcome To Our Woods, a community partnership in the South Wales Valleys, on the future management of a large area of public forestry around Treherbert. Project Skyline Representatives from NRW and Welcome To Our Woods were in Cwm Saerbren on 5 May to celebrate the community participation initiative, called Project…
Aberdare 19-19 Abercwmboi (Aberdare win 3-1 on try count) Rhys Shellard enjoyed a triumphant return to Sardis Road as his Aberdare side edged out Dafydd Lockyer’s Abercwmboi on a try count to lift the Worthington’s Mid District Bowl for only the second time. Neither Shellard or Lockyer need much of an introduction at the House…
Gilfach Goch FC is celebrating after landing a donation of £2,700 from a local energy company. Local energy company, Pennant Walters, made the donation from a fund linked to two of its windfarm projects which are situated in the local community. The money will now go to support its junior and foundation set-up, which runs…
A local school has helped to mark the launch of a trailblazing community-led initiative that aims to recycle, recreate, and retail single-use plastics in the Rhondda Valley. Treorchy Primary School has partnered with social enterprise, Soaring Supersaurus based in Penrhys, but working across the valley, to create a currency for recycled plastic within the local…
A substantial six-figure loan from the Development Bank of Wales has helped Alexander Sage and Carl Adams to complete the management buy-out of Motomec Aberdare Limited allowing them to take over the ownership and management of the Aberdare-based business. Motomec was established by Eddie Hawkins in 1987 Motomec was established by Eddie Hawkins in 1987…
The Merthyr PIPYN team celebrated the launch of the brand new children and families programme today by climbing Pen Y Fan and accessing the free local services for families at Cyfarthfa Park. They were joined by families, key stakeholders for the programme and their local project ambassador Kerry Morgan, from Active Merthyr. The team hopes…
The Council would like to reassure residents and visitors that the Dare Valley Gravity Family Bike Park will continue with a new supplier after May 9, following the recent announcement from Pedalabikeaway that it will no longer operate the facility after this date. The current provider made the decision that it would not continue with…
