Welsh Conservatives have welcomed a rise in passengers at Cardiff Airport but questioned Welsh government claims over the site’s ‘stronger position’. September’s figures – not yet published by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) – reportedly show 150,477 people passed through the terminal in September, up 21 per cent on the previous year. In…
The use of e-cigarettes and vaping as an alternative to smoking cigarettes is an increasing trend among Rhondda Cynon Taf – with many shops offering e-cigarette products for sale to meet the rising demand. However, all are being warned that legislation came into effect this month which reinforces the statutory minimum age for the sale…
Council Leader Andrew Morgan has described the impact of National Insurance change by the UK Government as a ‘cut by stealth’ for local authorities in Wales. The changes to National Insurance contributions mean Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will need to find nearly £5m in addition to the budget cut the Council faces next year as…
A unique new website aims to bring together networks representing hundreds of thousands of disabled employees across the UK. PurpleSpace will support the leaders of disabled employee networks (DENs) and disabled employees themselves in a bid to share best practice, and provide opportunities for learning, networking and professional development. DENs are set up by disabled employees…
Welsh Conservatives have criticised Labour inaction on NHS delays, as new figures show more people than ever are waiting over nine months for treatment. 28,654 patients had been waiting over the maximum 36 weeks at the end of August, according to latest statistics published today. That’s up over a thousand on the previous…
The Local Government Ombudsman has warned councils that although they can contract out services, they remain responsible for the quality of any service those contractors provide, and for addressing any complaints users of services may have. “This accountability remains irrespective of whether the provider is a private company, a third sector organisation or another publicly-funded…
A massive congratulations to our year 7 student Emily on winning a silver medal for Great Britain in gymnastics over the weekend in the Czech Republic!
Leighton Andrews' controversial Local Government Bill was pulled from the Assembly agenda today where a final vote was due to take place on it. Opposition members have all spoken against the Bill which paves the way for Council mergers and without support from at least one opposition member then Labour do not have enough votes…
We believe your council tax should be frozen. No matter where you live. No matter how much you currently pay. It shouldn't rise. In England, Conservatives in government have made money available for councils to facilitate a freeze. Despite receiving additional finances as a result of that, the Welsh Labour government has always refused to do the…
Elite Sport Strategy to be launched on Friday 16th October 2015 Identifying the nation’s best young talent more than a decade before potential medal success will be the driver of a new Elite Sport Strategy for Wales. The greater talent focus and targeted initiatives to deliver systematic, long-term success across sports will…
