Retiring Chief Dorian Lloyd hands baton to homeward bound Stephen Jones…

The Law Commission has hailed the Welsh Government’s acceptance of the majority of its proposed reforms to planning laws in Wales.

The Council’s award-winning Vision Products has launched its new website, showcasing all the wonderful work it does to the rest of the world.

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Linked COVID-19 cases – 237

Deaths in linked COVID-19 cases – 66

*numbers correct as of 23/11/2020

 Prince Charles Hospital

Linked COVID-19 cases- 150

Deaths in linked COVID-19 cases – 38

*numbers correct as of 23/11/2020

Porth’s Esme Shmylo has scooped a top regional prize in a national gas safety competition for her eye-catching poster which warns of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and the signs to look out for.

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 10 APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

The proposed development at: Lies between the communities of Llwydcoed to the east and Penywaun to the west.

Two men from the Cynon Valley caught with drugs including cocaine, MDMA and cannabis have been jailed.

Wales’ first regional helpline to support people who are self-isolating has been launched in Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM).

Everyone living or working in Merthyr Tydfil will be offered COVID-19 testing,  as part of the first mass testing of a whole area in Wales.

The inspectorate responsible for regulating care in Wales has published its 

In response to today’s BBC Wales story t

With winter fast approaching Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging people to take action now to make sure they are ready and prepared to deal with the potential for the changeable and challenging weather conditions the season could bring.

Self Assessment customers should be alert to criminals claiming to be from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

A health visitor who trained while receiving treatment for breast cancer and raising her family has won a prestigious Queen’s Nursing Institute Outstanding Achievement award.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is proud to be taking part in the UK’s biggest road safety event, Road Safety Week (16-22 November), coordinated by Brake, the road safety charity, and sponsored by Specsavers and DHL.

The latest update for our area hospitals:

Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Linked COVID-19 cases – 219
Deaths in linked COVID-19 cases – 61
*numbers correct as of 16/11/2020

Plans to bring two prominent buildings in Mountain Ash and the Tonypandy area back in to use are progressing.

Aberdare Friends of Tenovus Cancer Care have been busy asking young musicians to perform some of their favorite songs and share them on social media to raise vital funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness month!

AN AWARD-WINNING Welsh care agency is backing a national day aimed at raising awareness of carer’s rights this month (November 2020).

British company launches a product range that reduces the spread of viruses by touch

26 educational professionals shortlisted for this year’s Professional Teaching Awards Cymru

Today 26 education professionals in Wales have been revealed as finalists of the fourth annual Professional Teaching Awards Cymru.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB is thanking people across its communities for their efforts to abide by the recent firebreak lockdown restrictions and reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Responding to a statement today that the legal action initiated by the Regeneration Investment Fund for Wales (RIFW) has been settled, Angela Burns MS – Shadow Minister for Government Resilience and Efficiency – said:

Diabetes UK Cymru is hosting the Type 1 and Tech Conference online on 

On Armistice Day the nation will pause to recognize and remember the service of military personnel past and present. Among the 210,000 veterans in Wales, many require care due to age, disability or illness or may be caring for a loved one themselves.

A new study by a top advisor to an EU-backed scientific research programme concludes that the COVID-19 pandemic is a symptom of global industrial civilisation’s breach of key planetary boundaries, which are critical to maintaining a safe operating space for human survival on the planet.

Due to the continuing trend of increasing number of positive Covid-19 cases across Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf, a two-week national ‘firebreak’ was introduced by Welsh Government on October 23. This ends on Monday, November 9. 

Selection of artwork & logos – 

Commenting on the news that Welsh counties have some of the highest incidence rates in the UK, and with the national Wales-wide lockdown set to end on Monday, Welsh Conservative health spokesperson, Andrew RT Davies MS said:

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board will be held on Thursday, 26 November 2020 at 10:00 am.  

Volunteers unable to support patients face to face during lockdown have turned to craft to mark a Remembrance Day with a difference.

Due to the continuing trend of increasing number of positive Covid-19 cases across Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf, a two-week national ‘firebreak’ was introduced by Welsh Government on October 23. This ends on Monday, November 9. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the public perception of health and social care and its importance.

Firefighter Chris Birdsell-jones from Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service has today won a prestigious Spirit of Fire award at a virtual ceremony held by The Fire Fighters Charity and introduced by His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge.

Parents whose children were involved in antisocial behaviour while also in breach of coronavirus legislation were among those fined in south Wales over the weekend.

A Macmillan chemotherapy unit built by the public’s generous donations is celebrating 10 years since it first opened its doors.

As part of Occupational Therapy Week 2020, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a campaign to inspire people from all backgrounds to become occupational therapists. Although there are over 41,000 occupational therapists, across the UK there is still a significant short

Tools that are protecting children from online child sexual abuse will be outlawed in December, unless an agreement can be reached by three key EU institutions.

Children in Wales with leading national children’s charities in Wales have launched a manifesto for the Senedd Elections 2021. The manifesto aims to ensure that children’s rights are central and prioritised by all political parties in Wales.

RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Welsh Office Circular 32/92

Application for Major Development