August 2020

Schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf are looking forward to welcoming pupils back to school for the beginning of the 2020/21 academic year, starting with a phased return of learners from Thursday, September 3. 

As an employer, you must protect people from harm. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect your workers and others from coronavirus.

As schools return in Wales, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents they could save up to £2,000 per child per year to pay towards after-school clubs and other childcare services.

As lockdown measures eased in Wales, with shielding ending last week, many people living with diabetes and their families are concerned about venturing out more and returning to work and school. Although not officially shielding, people with diabetes are in the “clinically vulnerable” group.

Children in Wales and Young Wales are currently undertaking a Digital Transformation Project to change the way that we communicate with our membership and followers.

New research from Diabetes UK has revealed that 32% of people with diabetes have experienced food insecurity since the COVID-19 lockdown came into force in the country.

RHONDDA CYNON TAF LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN UP TO 2021

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Work will soon start on the initial stages of a major redevelopment scheme in Pontypridd, with the demolition of the former Bingo Hall and Angharad’s nightclub buildings, following the successful acquisition of grant funding support from the Welsh Government.

EXPERTS at a Welsh care provider are offering advice to people on spotting the early signs of dementia as part of World Alzheimer’s Month next month (September 2020).

The Council is pleased to confirm that R&M Williams have been appointed as the contractors to deliver the almost £4m development of 20 commercial industrial units near Wellington

Feeling worried or anxious can have a big impact on your health, and for some people life at the moment can be particularly difficult. 

This is a difficult and confusing time for hopeful students and medical schools.

In light of recent media reports, the General Medical Council has clarified its role in medical education.

The four remaining libraries across Rhondda Cynon Taf are set to reopen on Thursday (August 20) offering the new and popular ‘Order and Collect’ service.

Young people and their parents and carers have described a family wellbeing course as ‘comforting and reassuring’ during difficult times.

Tens of thousands of teenagers in Wales are set to benefit for the first time from money in Child Trust Funds (CTFs) that has been waiting for them since they were young children.

Young people and their parents and carers have described a family wellbeing course as ‘comforting and reassuring’ during difficult times.

The new school year will soon be with us: make sure youngsters feel calm about what lies ahead. Former teacher Catherine Lynch of education resources and lesson-planning experts 

Dedicated bikers and supporters who provide a vital out-of-hours NHS service couriering blood and other fluids between hospitals in Cwm Taf Morgannwg are gearing up for a special awareness day, after being ‘busier than ever’ during COVID19.

Works will shortly begin to replace the damaged culvert at Blaenant y Groes, which has caused the footpath between 

The Council has confirmed the opening date for the new bridge in Pontypridd Town Centre, which will provide a new pedestrian link between Llys Cadwyn and Ynysangharad War Memorial Park from Saturday, August 15. 

We’re all aware of COVID 19 and the disruption caused in the early days but things are slowly getting back to normal if it ever will be normal again, we are informed that all schools will be open for all pupils in September around 3 weeks time with no social distancing in place.

It said the new academic term will see a significant increase in the number of children, young people and parents relying on bus services.

Local children are being urged to learn lifelong gas safety lessons this summer while being in with a chance of winning a national competition.

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Today (August 12th), for International Youth Day, The National Lottery Community Fund announced that it is partnering with young people from across Wales to help inform how its funding is used in the future.

Diabetes UK is looking for people from Wales to get on their bikes and take on the UK Wide Cycle Ride this September.

This September take your fitness up a gear and complete our coast to coast virtual challenge. You can pick your distance from one of four routes:

The Court of Appeal has held that the use of facial recognition technology by the South Wales Police Force (SWP) was unlawful but that its use was proportionate under article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

While the government continues to negotiate a free trade agreement with the European Union, there are actions your business can take now to prepare for the end of the transition period after Brexit.

You can use the straightforward checker tool at 

Paula Jarrett from Bridgend and the group Type1derful have won a Diabetes UK Inspire Awards.

Councillor Andrew Morgan, Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, said: “The Council is aware that there is a risk of thunderstorms and significant rainfall in localised areas over the next few days, and Council Officers are taking immediate action to prepare and mitigate risks where possible, inclu

Emergency endoscopy procedures have continued throughout the Covid-19 pandemic at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. However, outpatients requiring an endoscopy have also been able to access the service since the end of April 2020.

Families who benefit from government funded childcare support were given a boost as the Government announced that they would not lose out due to COVID-19.

The Council has been made aware of an e-mail that has been sent to individuals which is an attempt to illicit bank account details from them.

The Stroke Association has launched a new volunteer-run telephone support service to help stroke survivors who are feeling lonely or isolated.

Neath dental hygienist, Kirsty Shaw is on a mission to improve the country’s oral health one smile at a time, and her new business the 28 Day Smile has been shortlisted for the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2020.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has launched CERi.

CERi is a virtual agent (virtual artificial intelligence system) that can be used to answer Coronavirus queries from any digital device.

 The Open Spaces Society calls for a better deal for open spaces in Wales.  We have published a charter and have written to Julie James, the Minister for Housing and Local Government,

Wales rugby international Cory Hill and double Paralympic champion Aled Sion Davies are among the stars lining up for an evening with sporting legends to raise money for Tenovus Cancer Care.

Officers were called on 3 August 2020, following the discovery of the pram which was in the undergrowth.
It appears to be in good working order and was left containing provisions such as nappies and a bottled water.