There is nothing about The Cynon Gateway North the Aberdare Bypass in this council report I would assume the bypass is a big priority area simply because planning for the duelling of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road took into account the Aberdare Bypass would be constructed at the same time, further delays cause…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following weekend closure is required on the A465 between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (Junction with A470 roundabout): Friday 13 from 20:00hrs until 06:00hrs on Monday 16 September 2024. The main purpose for this closure is to allow for road surfaces to be laid in a…
The Council has provided the latest progress report for the mountainside repairs at the Treherbert end of Rhigos Mountain Road – and the scheme continues to progress in line with the timescales set at the start of the work. The mountain road between Treherbert and Rhigos was closed from July 22 as an absolutely necessary…
Responding to the news that Wales is making “painfully slow” progress in getting more people to walk and cycle, Natasha Asghar MS, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, said: “Active travel is important for the health of people in Wales as well as reducing the environmental impact of cars for unnecessary journeys. “However, there needs to…
A well-known local businessman, trading under the name of the ‘Recycling Man’ has been caught red handed and dealt with in court after he fly-tipped waste that he was entrusted to dispose of Mr. Andrew Williams of Bell Street, Trecynon, regularly advertises his business (Recycling Man) on Facebook stating that all waste is disposed of…
Commenting on the news that the Junior Tour of Wales cycling race has been shortened and rerouted due to Labour’s 20mph speed limit, Welsh Conservative Shadow Transport Minister, Natasha Asghar MS said: “It is extremely disappointing to see yet another fixture in Wales impacted by the Welsh Government’s default 20mph speed limit policy. “This exciting…
Newydd, a housing association with properties across Rhondda Cynon Taff, has achieved the ‘We invest in people’ Gold Award following an intensive assessment process by the international organisation Investors in People. The Investors in People framework sets out the criteria for high performance through people. It’s a simple framework to benchmark the effectiveness of leadership and management practices…
AberdareOnline, the community website that has been sharing local news and information since March 2000, is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of £750 from the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund – Micro Fund. The grant will be used to purchase new equipment to support the operation of AberdareOnline, allowing…
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has announced a “new approach” to prioritise complaints made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) where there is “significant public interest”. The ICO said the public interest criteria has now been “clarified and refined”. It said: “The new criteria provides clear guidance and expectations about what constitutes significant public…
Gareth Davies MS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for the Vale of Clwyd and Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Social Services has reflected on the rise in anti-social behaviour since the implementation of the smacking ban. “This law, this encroachment on the lives of Welsh families is emblematic of the overbearing nanny state in operation,…
