Aberdare Town and Bus Station is becoming a hot spot for anti-social behaviour
Aberdare Police Station was open to the public in 2011. Do we need the Aberdare Station reopened? Anti-social behaviour, abusive language, and poor behaviour will not be tolerated on bus services in and around Aberdare Bus Station and the town centre. There has been an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), and public order…
Protect Wales’ countryside from wildfires this Bank Holiday
People planning to enjoy Wales’ great outdoors this Bank Holiday weekend are being urged to act responsibly and think carefully about the impact their actions can have on the environment, wildlife and local communities. The period of warm and dry weather experienced across Wales has seen the risk of wildfires increase. Natural Resources Wales (NRW)…
More than 1,200 PSPOs currently in place across England and Wales, report finds
A campaign group has revealed the scale and range of Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) in force across England and Wales, finding that councils have introduced more than 1,200 such orders covering a wide variety of restrictions. Freedom of Information requests issued by the Campaign for Freedom in Everyday Life (CFEL) to 319 councils, of…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council appointments for the year ahead
The Council has held its Annual General Meeting this week, during which Elected Members have completed the appointment of several key roles and responsibilities for the municipal year ahead, 2026-2027. The AGM took place at the Council Chamber in Pontypridd on Wednesday, April 29 – including election of the Presiding and Deputy Presiding officers, appointments of the…
Cynon neighbourhood police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders riding off road bikes
Cynon neighbourhood police continue to relentlessly pursue offenders riding off road bikes on roads and in our town centres. The rider of this bike was 14 years old and not wearing a helmet, posing a significant risk of injury to themselves if they had an accident. It was also putting other members of the public…
The Welsh Ambulance Service is asking the public to stay safe and use 999 responsibly this early May bank holiday.
Data shows that during the same bank holiday period last year, the Trust saw an increase of 13% in calls to NHS 111 Wales when compared to the previous week. Jonathan Edwards, Assistant Director of Operations at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: “Bank holiday weekends are always a very busy time for us, placing increased pressure on…
Healthy Life Expectancy Declines In Wales, With Women Worst Affected
Healthy life expectancy in Wales has dropped markedly over the past decade, with women now experiencing a 3.7-year drop, the steepest decline in the UK, highlighting growing health challenges across Wales. After 27 years of Labour, backed by Plaid Cymru, outcomes have worsened, with too many people spending longer in ill health. Commenting, Welsh Conservative…
Policing operation targets illegal motorbikes and off-road bikes in Swansea
Sixteen motorbikes and off-road bikes have been seized around Swansea as part of a policing operation. Op Akalat is an operation which cracks down on the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes, stolen cars/bikes, and drug dealing, issues which increase policing demand in Swansea. These issues have a detrimental effect on our communities, and…
Teenager turning 16? Don’t miss out on Child Benefit
Parents of teenagers starting to qualify for further education or training courses must extend theirChild Benefit claim by 31 August About 1.5 million parents of 16-19-year-olds are to receive reminder letters in coming weeksThe quickest and easiest way to extend is via the HMRC app or online at GOV.UKParents of 16-19-year-olds are reminded to extend…
First High Court hearing for “biggest ever” river pollution claim
More than 4,500 claimants have joined a High Court action against poultry producers and Welsh Water over alleged river pollution in the Wye, Lugg and Usk. The legal claim is being brought against industrial chicken producer Avara Foods Limited and its subsidiary Freemans of Newent Limited, as well as the region’s sewerage operator, Welsh Water….