South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael is seeking views on budget proposals for protecting policing in South Wales for 2016/17. He is also seeking views on the Police and Crime Plan, which will set the policing priorities for South Wales from April 2016 through to 2021. Police and Crime Commissioner Alun Michael said:…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has once again launched its festive Santa Appeal to ensure children less fortunate than others receive a present this Christmas. **Lines open tomorrow** The Santa Appeal has become a popular tradition across the county borough and, last year, an incredible 2,300 toys and games were gifted to children who, without the…
Around 28,000 young workers in Wales will miss out on the UK Government’s so-called ‘national living wage’ despite still being hit by tax credit cuts, figures published by the Welsh Liberal Democrats reveal. Under the UK Government’s plans, the minimum wage for over-25s will rise from £6.50 an hour to £7.20 in April next year, before…
Scrapping the age restriction on Labour’s jobs scheme, providing greater flexibility within apprenticeships and boosting collaboration between education and business; the key components of an innovative policy launched today by Welsh Conservatives. Aimed at ensuring Wales provides opportunities for all, ‘Stronger Futures Cymru’ would boost access and prioritise job creation for anyone of working…
Cenric Clement-Evans gives evidence to the Petitions Committee Petitions Committee, 21/10/2015 http://www.righttoknowasbestos.org Cenric Clement-Evans was invited to the Petitions Committee meeting, that took place at the Senedd yesterday for an evidence session to support the petition calling for a database of asbestos in schoolls submitted by the Right to Know Asbestos in Schools,…
Disabled people’s rights have gone backwards over the last five years, according to a major review of equality and human rights in Britain. Following its five-yearly review of progress on social justice, the equality watchdog called on the government to pay “urgent attention” to areas where disabled people’s rights have regressed. The Equality and Human…
Janet Bevan, a principal occupational therapist at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital was crowned Higher Apprentice of the Year at last night’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2015 ceremony which was held in the Celtic Manor Resort. The coveted awards celebrated the outstanding achievements of those who have exceeded expectations, shown a dynamic approach to training and demonstrated…
Findings and recommendations of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council social services. The evaluation is based on: Information received from the council Performance data Discussion at quarterly engagement meetings with senior officers Inspections, reviews and site visits Intelligence from complaints and concerns Information from other inspectorates and regulators Inspections of regulated services commissioned by the…
Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) has today published an individual evaluation report for each local authority in Wales, on the performance of social services in each area. The evaluation reports draw upon evidence from the work CSSIW has done with councils during the year and from the director of social services’ annual report….
Amongst the items on the Council agenda this evening was a debate on a consultation document from Welsh Government which looks at possible reductions in the number of Councillors as part of Local Government reorganization. The consultation report suggests that there should be a ratio of one Councillor to 4000 electors. At this evening's Council…
