Welsh Conservatives Seek Answers Over Estyn’s Role In Wales’ Reading Crisis
Following new revelations from ITV News highlighting confusion and potential bias within Estyn, the Welsh Conservatives have called for urgent action to ensure that reading in Welsh schools is taught using evidence-based methods. In 2012, Estyn said that reading and writing standards of children in Wales must improve The investigation found that Estyn officials appeared…
Labour prioritises ‘new net zero NHS’ plan over cutting waits
The Welsh Labour Government has announced a ‘new plan’ to make the NHS in Wales ‘greener’ as long waits for treatment continue to increase. The Health Minister’s “NHS Wales Decarbonisation Strategic Delivery Plan” aims to achieve a Net Zero NHS by 2050. The Welsh Conservatives have criticised the Health Minister’s “warped priorities”, particularly given the latest…
Local tip maintenance works to get underway in Mountain Ash
Residents in Mountain Ash may notice activity at the Craig y Duffryn tip site from next week – as maintenance work to multiple access tracks is carried out across the site. The Welsh Government-funded work will start in the week commencing Monday, November 10, and will be completed early in the New Year. The tip is located…
Wales launches digital toolkit to future-proof the high street
A NEW online guide will help small businesses and independent retailers harness thepower of digital technology and data to strengthen their operations, attract morecustomers, and future-proof their place on the high street.Menter Môn, which delivers the Welsh Government-funded Smart Towns Cymru programmeas part of the Transforming Towns package of support, has launched a free, downloadabletoolkit…
Labour’s war on motorists continues with pay-per-mile tax
The Welsh Conservatives have criticised reports that the UK Labour Government plans to introduce a pay-per-mile tax for car owners. According to reports, the Chancellor is considering new road pricing measures to help plug a growing hole in public finances caused by Labour’s reckless spending. Electric vehicle (EV) drivers will reportedly be affected, with proposals…
Cabinet Approves New Model for Disabled Persons Parking Bay Scheme Following Public Consultation
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has approved a new model for the Disabled Persons Parking Bay Scheme, following an independent review and extensive public consultation held between July 14 to September 8, 2025. The scheme, which provides designated on-street parking bays for eligible disabled residents, was suspended in 2023 to allow for a full review….
Two people from Aberdare sentenced for drug offences
Sian Jones and Gavin Vokins were jailed for a total of 5 years and 2 months following a drugs warrant. The execution of the drug warrant on Sunday May 4 at a property on Cae Coed in Cwbach, Aberdare, highlights our ongoing efforts to combat drug-related activities in the community. The warrant, prompted by concerns…
The Welsh Ambulance Service Charity receives £142,000 boost to help improve survival rates in Wales
The Welsh Ambulance Service Charity has been awarded a £142,000 grant to help improve survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The Welsh Ambulance Service Charity is one of 14 NHS charities in the UK to receive funding from NHS Charities Together, through its £1.94m Community Resilience Grants Fund, in partnership with Omaze. Working with 14…
Progress report on coal tips work at Clydach Vale country park
The Council has provided an update on the good progress being made towards completing the ongoing works within Clydach Vale Countryside Park. Work has been ongoing since September to upgrade an access track and undertake vegetation clearance, maintain drainage channels and culverts, and enable easier access in the future – using Welsh Government funding dedicated…
Cynon Valley Pays Tribute on Remembrance Day
Communities across the Cynon Valley will gather on 11 November to honour the brave men and women who served their country. Each year, more than thirty Remembrance events take place across Rhondda Cynon Taf as residents unite in solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day…