Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is once again throwing open the doors of its historical houses, heritage-rich buildings and fascinating facilities to celebrate the Open Doors festival. Open Doors is Wales’ biggest celebration of architecture and heritage – and we have plenty to enjoy right here in Rhondda Cynon Taf! Download the information booklet Take a…
Cwm Taf University Health Board held this year’s annual staff recognition awards ceremony on September 2nd in the University of South Wales. The prestigious ceremony saw staff being recognised for innovative practice and exceptional care to patients. The award categories included long service, leadership, improving the patient experience, patients’ choice and team of the year. Dr…
Diabetes UK is warning that children born to women with gestational diabetes are six times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes later in life.[1] The charity is urging women to try to make sure they are a healthy weight, which is the most important thing they can do to reduce their risk of…
Take part in an exhilarating sponsored walk through some of the most spectacular countryside in South Wales in aid of local charity Welsh Hearts Calonnau Cymru. The walk will take place on Saturday 19th September. You will start off in Dare Valley Country Park and can choose from a shorter 5km or a 10km walk….
An international project looking at websites and apps used by children has raised concerns over the personal information collected. The project raised concerns about 41% of the 1,494 websites and apps considered, particularly around how much personal information was collected and how it was then shared with third parties. The Global Privacy Enforcement Network (GPEN)…
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is inviting members of the public to have their say on its very first Quality Improvement Strategy. The three-year plan outlines what the Trust intends to do in order to become high-performing, clinically-led organisation which puts the patient at the heart of everything we do. Tracy Myhill, Chief Executive of the…
A consultation is currently under way with a view to closing a number of courts across Wales, including the Magistrates' Court at Pontypridd, the only one left in RCT following the closure several years ago of Llwynypia and Aberdare. The consultation details can be found here and the deadline for anyone wishing to respond is the 8th…
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is looking to increase the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities it serves. With that aim in mind, we are calling upon people from specific communities to come along to one of our Positive Action days at our Cardiff Gate Training and Development Centre on 4th…
Wales’ new bus discount pass for 16-18 year olds will help break down barriers to accessing work, training and education, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have said on the day of its launch. The discount bus pass is a result of the Welsh Liberal Democrats’ recent budget deal with the Welsh Government, and provides a third…
Cabinet will next week consider the feedback received from its recent consultation around proposals to amend the Council’s Home to School Transport arrangements. The Council currently provides one of the most generous Home to School Transport services in Wales and, as it seeks to address a total budget gap of over £42m over the next…
