Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a £1 train fare promotion across south east Wales at the same time as local authorities scale back free school transport for pupils living under three miles from their school. Welsh Government election on 7 May 2026, Local Council elections in May 2027 To review all guidance on Home to School…
AberdareOnline followed up on the previous response from Transport for Wales To Transport for Wales Date: 22 July 2025 Thank you for your detailed response to my recent enquiry regarding the pedestrian rail crossing between Aberaman and Cwmbach. I appreciate the attention your team has given this matter and would like to raise a few further points for your consideration….
PetitionTo review all guidance on Home to School Transport for all of Wales. Free access to an education. https://www.facebook.com/groups/598635456893801 All Children attending an education should be able to attend a school or college without any struggle.Our streets are no longer safe to walk on their own, especially those who are under 19 years of age.With…
The UK landfill tax consultation unveiled major potential reforms: how will this impact local authorities? Paul Collins of Ashfords explains. The landfill tax is an environmental tax designed to encourage waste reduction and is charged on waste disposed of at authorised landfill sites, as well as waste disposed of illegally or without a valid permit….
Commenting on A-Level Results Day, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Education, Natasha Asghar MS, said: “Teachers, support staff, pupils and parents have all worked incredibly hard, but it’s clear that the Welsh Labour Government is holding Wales back. “It is a bitter disappointment for Wales that, under Labour, results here have fallen while elsewhere…
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…
LLias is a Welsh Government quango that replaced Cwm Taf Community Health Council Taken from Hirwaun and Penderyn, and Rhigos Matters FB What you told us about Health and Social Care in Hirwaun – And the next steps https://www.llaiswales.org/…/cwm-taf-morgannwg-region… #LocalVoice#CommunityFeedback#HealthCare#SocialCare Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/llaiscwmtafmorgannwg/
While rapid DC charging offers convenience, it can, in some cases, negatively impact electric vehicle battery life compared to slower charging methods. Frequent use of rapid chargers, especially in extreme temperatures or when the battery is already near full, can lead to increased battery degradation. Why might rapid charging slightly accelerate battery degradation Best practices…
The third phase of repairs to drainage infrastructure in Mountain Ash will start next week, focusing on High Street and Cliff Street. Flood and Water Management Act 2010 Section 19 Flood Investigation Report Storm Dennis –Flood Investigation Area RCT06 (Mountain Ash) October 2022. https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/ParkingRoadsandTravel/Roadspavementsandpaths/FloodAlleviation/RelatedDocuments/Floodreports/FWMASection19RCT06MountainAsh.pdf The scheme, funded by the Council and Welsh Government, will start from…
Targeted 20mph zones work well for: Main A & B roads need higher limits because: This targeted approach: Many successful speed management schemes use exactly this principle – variable speed limits based on road function and risk level rather than one-size-fits-all policies. It’s often more effective than blanket 20mph zones that residents see as unnecessarily…
