Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved proposals to introduce enhanced financial support for kinship and connected person carers, recognising the vital role they play in supporting vulnerable children. The decision follows the allocation of £690,000 agreed by Council as part of the 2026/27 budget and will come into effect from 1 April 2026. Kinship…
Following data from Sands, the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity, which highlights that Wales continues to have a higher stillbirth rate than the rest of the UK, with limited progress in reducing neonatal deaths. Welsh Conservative Spokesperson for Health & Social Care, Peter Fox has called for immediate action to reduce these shocking…
Anyone can have a fall, but the older people get, the more likely it becomes, especially if they have mobility problems. If a person is at risk of falls, certain lifestyle changes can help them avoid injuries and boost confidence and independence. One of those ways is through Falls Prevention courses; a series of classes…
There is a Pact meeting planned for 5 PM on 16 April at Cap Coch Primary School, Abercwmboi. In attendance will be the local Neighbourhood policing team and local councillors. Your local team is made up of dedicated officers and PCSOs based in the area, who have the community’s best interests at heart and who…
The WH Scott Group has completed the acquisition of Workplace Inspection Services Ltd. Founded in 2011 and based in South Wales, Workplace Inspection Services Ltd offers engineering inspections to ensure compliance with key health and safety regulations across the UK. Workplace Inspection Services Ltd was founded by Huw Davies with the vision of creating an…
Road closures have been confirmed for the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K, which will take place on Sunday 10th May 2026. The event will see runners take on a new and improved route through Caerphilly town centre and surrounding areas, starting and finishing on Crescent Road. Alongside the 10K race, the popular 2K event will also…
Reform’s Jason O’Connell has called on the Welsh Government to pause international nurse recruitment after it recruited around 200 nurses from India last year, warning that newly qualified nurses across the Valleys are now struggling to secure work. The call comes as the Royal College of Nursing Cymru warned that a shortage of jobs means…
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a packed day of entertainment as Aberdare Festival returns to Aberdare Park on Saturday 23 May, from 11am to 5pm. Entry is free, so come along and enjoy! The much-loved event is a highlight of the Rhondda Cynon Taf events calendar, offering a full day of family-friendly activities,…
The Welsh Government’s flagship “Nation of Sanctuary” immigration policy — a joint initiative of Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru that has cost taxpayers approximately £63.87 million since 2019 — is facing renewed criticism after two men operating a major people smuggling ring from Caerphilly, Wales were sentenced to 19 years in prison each. Dilshad Shamo,…
Rising council tax, overflowing bins and increasingly dirty streets are becoming a common complaint across Rhondda Cynon Taf — but newly examined figures suggest spending at the top of the council remains substantial. Data from the TaxPayers’ Alliance “Town Hall Rich List 2026”, alongside the council’s own published accounts, shows senior officers earning well into…
