Network Rail launches sale of Cardiff Valley Lines
Network Rail has launched the process of selling the 137km of Valley Lines routes in south Wales to the Welsh Government. The proposed deal, which has been notified to key people in the railway industry, is the first sale of its kind since Railtrack was created in 1994. When it has gone through, the Valley…
Space to breathe at friendly arts and crafts group
Beautiful artwork is not the only thing being created at a support group in Taff Ely! Firm friendships are also being made at the Breathing Space art project, where drop-in sessions are helping combat stress, anxiety and loneliness. Launched in January 2018 as a joint initiative between Taff Ely Primary Care Cluster and Valley and…
Road safety scheme in Penycoedcae during February half term
Maerdy Mountain Road also closed, February half term not the best planning or forward thinking to close both at the same time. https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Newsroom/PressReleases/2019/February/MaerdyMountainRoadclosureFebruaryhalfterm.aspx The Council will deliver a road safety scheme in Penycoedcae to introduce a 20mph zone and traffic calming features. Works require a road closure during February half term, preventing direct access through…
Royal Voluntary Service offer extra support through the winter months
Last year through the winter months the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS) offered extra shifts to help on the busy wards and in the A&E departments and this year they have stepped up again. During the next few months, the charity’s volunteers are conducting extra rounds with their trolleys and providing free water and fruit to…
Hotspot for litter on Newport riverbank cleared
A group from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) organised a litter pick on the lower river Usk in Newport, gathering an astonishing 52 bags of plastic drinks bottles. They also gathered a further 12 bags of metal, glass and plastics including one whole bag of plastic bottle lids. The litter problem was brought to their…
Business owner childcare and foster carer, a positive role model for a campaign for “Proud to be me ‘
Sian story Sian chat with us about her journey through the care system, a system inspired her to become a foster carer and child care provider successful. As part of the 'Proud to be me', he Sian, who participated in the child care system, chat with us about her journey through that system, telling us…
Driving Abroad After Brexit – Things Are Changing
f you’re planning to drive abroad over the coming weeks and months, the driving documents you’ll need may change. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued the following advice. International Driving Permits Before the UK leaves the EU on 29 March 2019, holders of UK licences can drive in all EU countries and the…
Flood Alleviation Scheme at Aberhondda Road in Porth
The Council will begin work on a flood alleviation scheme at Aberhondda Road in Porth to help tackle an existing drainage issue – utilising funding from #RCTinvest, Welsh Water and the Coal Authority. The £126,000 scheme, which will be delivered thanks to the combined funding sources, will begin in the week commencing Monday, February 25. It…
Cardiff Capital Region Economic Growth Partnership unveils industrial growth plan
The Strategic Hubs Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Caldicot, Cwmbran, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd. No mention of Cynon Valley as pert of the Strategic Hubs Andrew Morgan said, housing, transport, skills and jobs, and in turn, that will bring about economic benefits across the region. RCTC press release below The Cardiff Capital Region Economic Growth Partnership (EGP) has…