Fresh questions are being raised over what local residents describe as a “two-tier” approach to environmental protection in Wales following a new Natural Resources Wales (NRW) story celebrating conservation work for Wales’s rarest butterfly. NRW’s latest article highlights volunteer efforts to protect the High Brown Fritillary at Old Castle Down in the Vale of Glamorgan,…
Residents are advised about a road closure at the Llanwonno Mountain Road from Monday to Wednesday next week, to undertake emergency culvert works. The location of the closure is from Bryn Fynnon to Llanwonno Road, north east of the junction at Llanwonno – for a distance of around 265-metres, as shown on the following map. The…
When Councils Break the Rules, Who Holds Them Accountable? Image above Aberdare Cemetery waste NRW have prosecuted a farmer for damaging an SSSI after years of warnings and unauthorised activity. The result was heavy fines, costs, and a 10-year restoration order. Fair enough — protected sites matter. But the public are entitled to ask why…
Temporary road closure- Croesbychan Bridge The order is necessary to allow remedial works to Croesbychan Bridge Full closure from 18/05/2026 to 17/07/2026 Access will be maintained to premises, however, please note that access for emergency services vehicles will not be possible during the closure.
Email to AberdareOnline from a Cwmbach resident I am reporting this issue here as the council have disabled the report or request a pedestrian crossing portal on their website. The area of the car park outside, adjacent to the Coop store on Canal Road, Cwmbach, has a dangerous entrance meeting the main road with an…
Residents in Aberaman are continuing to push for improved community facilities, following growing local support and recent developments involving both local and national representatives. A petition calling for better community provision in the area has now been signed by 234 residents, highlighting the strength of feeling within the community. The matter has been raised with…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced that Councillor Ann Crimmings has been elected as the new Leader of the Council at its Annual General Meeting, held on Wednesday, April 29. Councillor Ann Crimmings was elected following the decision of Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE to step down from the role earlier this year. Councillor Crimmings, who has…
Aberdare Police Station was open to the public in 2011. Do we need the Aberdare Station reopened? Anti-social behaviour, abusive language, and poor behaviour will not be tolerated on bus services in and around Aberdare Bus Station and the town centre. There has been an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), and public order…
The Council has held its Annual General Meeting this week, during which Elected Members have completed the appointment of several key roles and responsibilities for the municipal year ahead, 2026-2027. The AGM took place at the Council Chamber in Pontypridd on Wednesday, April 29 – including election of the Presiding and Deputy Presiding officers, appointments of the…
More than 4,500 claimants have joined a High Court action against poultry producers and Welsh Water over alleged river pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk. The legal claim is being brought against industrial chicken producer Avara Foods Limited and its subsidiary Freemans of Newent Limited, as well as the region’s sewerage operator, Welsh Water….
