The Council has today launched a survey that focuses on the ways in which the Local Authority communicates flood risk information – to gain residents’ views on what works well and what could be improved upon, which is a key action within the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan. As the Lead Local…
The Welsh Conservatives have today pledged to put food security at the heart of national security policy, warning that Wales has become increasingly reliant on imported food after decades of decline in domestic agricultural production. Andrew RT Davies said Wales needed a long-term plan to reverse the fall in food production, invest in farming and…
The images, posted in a local Facebook group, show a low-flowing section of river that several commenters identified as being around Penrhiwceiber and Abercynon. The water appears grey-green with a light surface film and patches of brownish-blue colouring. Residents across the Cynon Valley have voiced concern after photographs shared on social media appeared to show…
Welcome to the first of our regular enforcement updates – where we’ll share: Our priority is to keep everyone protected from unsafe vehicles and drivers and we conduct investigations into non-compliance issues as part of our ongoing enforcement activity. We want to share a recent court case with you that demonstrates what happens where non-compliance is detected, so you can see what action we…
Fresh concerns have been raised over the condition of Aberdare Park after residents described large areas of the historic Victorian park as being covered in goose droppings just weeks after it underwent its annual Green Flag inspection. During a visit to the park on 8 July, AberdareOnline observed extensive goose fouling on footpaths surrounding the…
This Nature Week Community Organisation Tir Pontypridd is seeking to raise theremaining funds needed for the community purchase of 8 acres of ancient woodlandon the outskirts of Treforest, Pontypridd in just one week!“The deadline to submit the informal tenders is 12noon on Tues 14th July, so this lastweek of fundraising will be crucial”, said Financial…
One month to go until the second Payments on Account deadline on 31 JulyThe HMRC app is the quickest way to pay, with more than 110,000 payments made throughthe app since AprilCustomers can set up payment plans to help spread the cost of their tax bill With one month to go, HM Revenue and Customs…
The Welsh Conservatives have called for urgent action after Hospice UK warned that hospices across Wales are facing rising pressure on staff and growing calls for sustainable funding. A new survey found that all adult hospices in Wales are caring for patients with increasingly urgent and complex needs, while half reported staff distress linked to…
The Pentre Comrades Club in Pentre, Rhondda, is continuing its mission to bring people together in its community. The venue is focused on supporting local groups and hosting events that help tackle social isolation and loneliness, providing a vital space for connection in an area where such facilities are increasingly limited. Thanks to new audio-visual…
Wales Air Ambulance will be supporting Team Wales on the road to the CommonwealthGames this summer in Glasgow.To mark the start of the partnership, the Charity is delighted to announce that it will be partof the King’s Baton Relay (KBR).The Welsh leg of the Relay will run from 19 – 24 June, combining pre-recorded content…
