Macmillan Cancer Support calls for a 10-year cancer plan in Wales as cancer waiting times stagnate Health spokespeople from the main political parties gathered this week at the Senedd in a hustings event with people affected by and living with cancer, organised by Macmillan Cancer Support. While a range of topics were covered, the message…
The Council has gained an Approval In Principal from the Welsh Government and has now submitted the business case for review by the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme to deliver a major Flood Alleviation Scheme in the Maes‑y‑Ffynnon Lane area of Aberaman. Subject to funding approval and the subsequent appointment of a contractor,…
PONTYPRIDD — As Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (RCTC) moves forward with yet another multi-million-pound regeneration project in Pontypridd—this time targeting the Berw Road car park and the old police station—residents in surrounding towns are reaching a breaking point. While the Council celebrates “unlocking” future development, a vocal contingent of residents argues that the price of…
New figures from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) reveal that in 2025, at least 965 patients in Wales died after waiting 12 hours or more to be admitted, an average of 18 people every week, up 29 from 2024. The Welsh Conservatives said the figures are a stark reminder that urgent action is…
More Millions for Pontypridd — While Other RCT Towns Are Left Behind Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced another major regeneration project for Pontypridd, with millions of pounds being committed to demolish the old police station and redevelop the Berw Road car park site into a new mixed-use development. The project will be funded through…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has welcomed significant funding from Welsh Government for a wide range of transport projects across the County Borough in 2026/27 to support improvements to highways, public transport, active travel and road safety. Based on the Council’s successful awards for the year ahead, the funding package for Rhondda Cynon Taf schemes totals…
After 27 years of Labour, propped up by Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats, Wales is lagging behind the rest of Britain. In the Senedd this week, the Welsh Conservatives will emphasise their plan to fix Wales and get Wales working: Commenting ahead of the debate, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Darren Millar MS, said:…
The Welsh Conservatives have responded to the latest UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry report, warning that it fails to fully capture the impact of the pandemic on Wales’ health service. They say the findings highlight systemic weaknesses and capacity issues in the Welsh NHS, and stress the urgent need for a dedicated Wales-wide inquiry to examine…
Enough is enough. Start the Cynon Gateway North now. The scheme has already been delayed by the Roads Review and then dragged through more review, redesign, and procurement, while residents have been left to deal with the congestion and disruption. With a contractor process underway and a scheme costing at roughly £50 million, further delay…
The latest labour market statistics for Wales, reveal that Wales’ employment rate remains the lowest in Great Britain. Additionally, Wales continues to have the highest economic inactivity rate in Great Britain. The Welsh Conservatives have criticised Labour’s punitive taxation measures and Rachel Reeves’ budget decisions, as UK unemployment reaches its highest level in five years,…
