Powys Teaching Health Board met today at midday to discuss plans to tackle NHS funding pressures. James Evans MS has called on the Welsh Labour Government to cover Powys Teaching Health Board’s funding shortfall of £9.9 million to prevent deliberate extensions to waiting times of up to 11 weeks for patients in Mid Wales on…
The council first submitted plans for the Dare Valley hydro scheme back in 2014 the plans for a scheme to power the Dare Valley Park Hotel, the Dare Valley Park Hotel you cannot book a room, and no accommodation is available. The Council has submitted planning applications for two exciting hydro-electric schemes in Treforest…
How many feasibility studies does it take to build the Aberdare Bypass? No wonder there is no money to construct it; the council must have spent millions on consultant fees. There was a serious accident in Merthyr this week that closed the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. South Wales Police reported on 8 January…
Sign up and let Big Brother monitor your fitness and movements you may win a prize. Being active and spending time outdoors is proven to improve mood and sleep, while also reducing stress, anxiety and depression. To help boost the motivation that’s sometimes needed to get going, we are launching a CTM quest to get…
The Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Highway Authority is primarily responsible for addressing the Rhigos Road flooded public road. Local council Highway Authorities have a statutory duty under the Highways Act 1980 to maintain public highways, including their drainage systems. This responsibility extends to repairing and maintaining drainage systems beneath the highway surface, clearing blockages, and…
More people sleeping rough this Christmas while Labour government buildings remain heated and empty Darren Millar MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, has criticised the Labour Government’s ineffective housing policies resulting in Wales’ worst homelessness crisis since 2015. Meanwhile, it has been revealed that a heated and powered Welsh Government office in Merthyr Tydfil, built…
Local Council, NRW, and Minister Show Disregard for Community Wetlands Flood warnings were delayed by an hour during Storm Burt, a significant weather event that caused widespread flooding in the region. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council declared a major incident but has failed to learn from past mistakes, leaving communities vulnerable and increasing costs for…
Services and emergency departments at Royal Glamorgan, Prince Charles and Princess of Wales hospitals are exceptionally busy this week, and the Health Board is asking for the support of local people to help it manage this high demand. Staff across the Health Board are working hard to treat and care for patients, including those requiring…
Responding to the Welsh Government admitting mistakes with their 20 mph speed limit, Peter Fox MS, Shadow Cabinet Secretary For Infrastructure, Transport and Rural Affairs, said: “This is not the first time The Welsh Government have admitted this policy was badly implemented, yet we still haven’t seen any significant changes being made. “It is not…
The leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has warned of a significant budget gap of £35.7 million for the financial year 2025/26, stating that “difficult decisions” will be required to address the shortfall. For many residents, this translates to further cuts to essential public services, sparking frustration and questions about the council’s financial management….
