In an interview given by the First Minister on BBC Radio Wales Breakfast, the First Minister confirmed that she would not be aware of the UK Government’s level of cost coverage for the employer national insurance increase for councils and other public sector bodies until May or June of next year – after the increase…
Labour’s £110 million raid on Welsh pensioners, hundreds of thousands of Welsh pensioners will lose up to £300 a year after Keir Starmer decided to end the universal Winter Fuel Payment – taking £110 million from Welsh pensioners. At the same time the Welsh Labour Government is spending £120 million on more politicians, Labour will…
The leader of the council frequently asserts that severe funding shortfalls necessitate making savings. Is this simply a euphemism for cutting the basic services funded by residents’ council tax? While the council claims its “prudent financial approach” allows for extra investment in key services despite challenging times, many residents are questioning its priorities. Public Services…
Following an emergency meeting The Welsh Association of Visitor Attractions (WAVA)which represents over 100 of the leading visitor attractions in Wales passed a resolutionrecommending that members close down their attraction for one day on Tuesday 10 thDecember.The reason for the above action is in response to the Welsh Government (W.G) proposedtourism tax where their Welsh…
While councils in Wales generally know the scale of their funding gaps, they do not have longer term plans in place to address them, the Auditor General has warned. In a report, Financial sustainability of local government, Adrian Crompton said: “This leaves them vulnerable to short term decision making that may not represent value for money…
Taken from Valley Times FB: I am absolutely furious, a close friend of mine has been waiting 37 hours and still counting for an ambulance. This person has been unable to move, stand etc the whole time. And been sitting in the same position since 11.45 pm on Friday 29th November. They have tried all…
The Coed Ely Solar Farm in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, costs over £6 million. This solar farm project was part of a broader initiative by the local council to develop renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions in the area. In Coed Ely, the sunshine hours vary throughout the year. Based on historical data, the…
Flooding is not a new issue for Rhondda Cynon Taf. As early as 2008, an RCT Council report highlighted the importance of assessing flood risk on a strategic level. Using Environment Agency and Welsh Assembly Government flood maps, the report warned about areas vulnerable to 1-in-100-year and 1-in-1,000-year flood events. However, experts now warn that…
Speaking to the homeless man who is sleeping rough in an Aberdare shop doorway the question was asked what are the local council doing for you the answer was nothing local I would have to move 40 miles away. He went on to say local housing associations don’t want to know either. Responding to the…
Katie Davies, Duty Tactical Manager for Natural Resources Wales said: The flooding caused by Storm Bert has had a huge impact on many communities across Wales, and our thoughts are with everyone affected – particularly those that have experienced flooding over recent years. Huw Irranca-Davies MS: Deputy First Minister and Cabinet responsibilities on flooding and…
