An Aberdare pub is to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday September 18to highlight the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices at Yr Ieuan Ap Iago in High Street will be reduced for one day only to mark Tax Equality Day inthe…
JOIN US Cuts to school transport demonstration https://www.facebook.com/cllrkarenmorgan Save the School Transport RCT (Save the School Transport RCT/Wales) have proposed a day of action to highlight the impact of the school transport cuts which were decided by the Council’s Cabinet. This day of action is Tuesday 9th of September. As your local councillors, we have…
Research reveals the acts of quiet heroism that make an established member of acommunity, with South Wales crowning the ‘neighbour that brings the bins in withouta fuss or fanfare in first place Bus drivers were also hailed as unsung heroes – with 63% in South Wales sayingthey make a real difference as a friendly face…
Wales & West Utilities and National Grid once again came together for their annual charity cricket match, raising more than £1,000 in support of children’s charity Reach. The event, now a much-anticipated tradition in the local calendar, sees teams made up of colleagues from both the gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities,…
Rhoose Local Vocals is the latest recipient of a Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes East Wales. The five-star housebuilder awarded £1,500 to the recently formed community choir, which is based in the village of Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan. Rhoose Local Vocals welcomes singers of all musical abilities and places a strong emphasis…
Hirwaun and Penderyn, and Rhigos Matters report that they have been contacted by residents about the new bus route through Hirwaun (no longer using Harris Street). We were informed that a new bus route was to come and that there was to be a consultation on the placement of new bus stops. At the time,…
Channel 4’s streaming hit Virgin Island is returning for a second series and looking for (town name) people aged 21+ who are still virgins to take part. The groundbreaking, heartwarming and authentic series follows a group of people who lack any experience with intimacy as they travel to a luxury island retreat to embark on a…
Is the Law Enough? A Critical Evaluation of Fly-tipping Enforcement in Wales and Its Effectiveness as a Deterrent Hi everyone, I’m currently working on my Master’s research project and I’d really appreciate your help. My research is about fly-tipping in Wales — I’m looking at whether the current legislation is an effective deterrent, how well…
There’s been a growing wave of comments on social media about the overall condition of Aberdare Park, from general maintenance to overgrowth and facilities. In response, AberdareOnline reached out to both the Friends of Aberdare Park and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council to ask what action is being taken. To date, neither has responded….
Hirwaun and Penderyn, and Rhigos Matters Report that on the Walking Festival that was held on Saturday 26 July, led by Cllrs Adam Rogers, Adrian Harford, Marguerite Courtney-Solbach, Eryl O’Neil and Walk Leader Kevin. The walk left Hirwaun Village Hall and went along the Arcway Mineral Line to Penderyn Community Centre, where they then followed…
