If you live on a social housing estate where the bags are piled high, you can put out as many black bags as you like, is this a fair system? FB: Unbelievable mess at Maerdy Mountain, is this how people behave these days, I’m in a wheelchair and still volunteer with a charity doing litter…
Daniel Grist, 41, had just collected his children from school before collapsing in the family kitchen in the late afternoon. Experiencing very few symptoms, the father-of-two went into cardiac arrest in front of his wife Danielle, who called 999. A Welsh Ambulance Service call handler guided her through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before ambulance crews arrived….
The £6M development of Pontypridd’s M&S site for a council that keeps saying it has no money so up the council tax. Phase Two of the Council’s consultation for its 2025/26 Budget has now started. It will focus on a draft Strategy that has been put forward by officers, and residents can now have their…
Caerphilly County Borough Council is delighted to announce that construction has officially started on a brand-new dual use 3G pitch at St Cenydd Leisure Centre in Caerphilly. The project, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF), represents a significant investment in upgrading local sporting facilities and promoting community wellbeing. The new 3G pitch…
We are currently installing some temporary units on site at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which will increase our surgical and endoscopy capacity. This work has resulted in a temporary reduction of parking spaces. Disabled parking spaces have been prioritised, retained and moved to a suitable location close to the main building. We encourage all visitors to leave…
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K Run are set to return on Sunday 11th May 2025, offering runners of all abilities the chance to take part in one of South Wales’ most exciting and scenic running events. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, entering your first race, or simply want to enjoy the thrill…
Where are they all now another flash in the pan by the RCT Council: dog fouling is still a nuisance, but the council is cutting as many services as they can get away with roll on the next local elections. You don’t see so-called Dog Wardens or Community Wardens there are supposed to be 14…
As the Met Office forecasts freezing temperatures, it’s crucial to remind everyone who continues to vote for Labour Government what they are truly supporting. The people of Rhondda Cynon Taf have long been under the thumb of Labour at every level—local, regional, and national—but what has that really meant for our communities? All Labour Members…
We’re wishing all our residents in Rhondda Cynon Taf, and visitors to the County Borough, a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The Council, including the customer contact centre, will be CLOSED from 5pm on Monday, December 23 (2024), until 9am on Thursday, January 2 (2025). This applies to ALL major services aside from out-of-hours emergencies and…
A festive appeal co-ordinated by Caerphilly County Borough Council has raised £19,368 for foodbanks and community groups. The appeal saw residents, Council staff, contractors, and suppliers make online cash donations. All donated funds will be distributed directly to groups across the Caerphilly food network, which is supported by the Council’s Caerphilly Cares team. Companies who…
