Some good news. After advising a parent to follow the steps on guidance. An appeal has been won and the child who needs support for travelling is now getting what he needs. Quote from the mum “I honestly wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of your help and support. I honestly can’t…
It’s September, and you know what that means! We’re just a few short weeks away from everyone’s favourite music festival We’ve got three days of fantastic music throughout the village, along with the family drum sessions and a cool jazz afternoon. Keep the weekend free, it’s going to be great! #Cwmfest25#MusicInTheVillage#NationalLottery https://www.cwmfest.co.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMiue5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHsTW0lUaf3gbVQsP2BO0y0buc-4j2cIpsi6uj8GleBz_lyfEkPypHitIoQ-J_aem_upr7vfVOtky9uzWvcQubyg
Tina CollinsSave the school transport RCT group “This campaign is run by parents, for parents. Your voice matters – please take action today.” “No child should be forced to walk unsafe routes. Help us restore school transport.” “Together we can make the Welsh Government listen – join us, share, and speak up for our children.”…
Caerphilly council’s plans to implement a new Library Service strategy from 1st September have been put on hold due to a last-minute legal challenge, Caerphilly council’s plans to implement a new Library Service strategy from 1st September have been put on hold due to a last-minute legal challenge, The council planned to close ten small…
Wales & West Utilities and National Grid once again came together for their annual charity cricket match, raising more than £1,000 in support of children’s charity Reach. The event, now a much-anticipated tradition in the local calendar, sees teams made up of colleagues from both the gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities,…
Complaints to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales have seen a 43% increase since 2019, with complaints involving councils rising by 54% in that time. See what reviewers are saying about the Ombudsman on the link. Is the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales an outdated system? Writing in its Annual Report & Accounts report for 2024-25,…
The Information Commissioner’s Office has today published the findings of its first audit in a series looking at police use of facial recognition technology (FRT). Find out more about the regulator’s work to ensure police forces are using FRT lawfully, fairly and proportionately in a new blog from Deputy Commissioner Emily Keaney below. Few technologies…
An improvement scheme to the footbridge at Harcourt Terrace in Penrhiwceiber will take place from August 22, requiring a closure of the structure (excluding the Bank Holiday weekend). The footbridge is located between the residential area and Cwm Cynon Business Park, spanning the River Cynon and the railway line. Please note, the upcoming improvement work…
IN a move that signals exciting times ahead at one of Wales’s fastest-growingcompanies – Dragon Group has appointed Chris Strong as its new OperationsDirector.Based in Cardiff and Radstock, near Bath, the award-winning business is the powerhousebehind several high-profile brands including Dragon Signs, Dragon Digital, Route Media,Colour Studios, Sportin Wales and Businessin Wales.With a team of…
Improved number 11 service will connect residents in Sebastopol for first timeNew service changes welcomed by developer Taylor WimpeyResidents living at Edlogan Wharf development in Sebastopol are set to benefit from betterconnectivity following the news of an improved Stagecoach bus service in Cwmbran.The popular number 11 service will now run every 30 minutes instead of…
