So the Planning Department of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (RCTC) has approved the 90-meter high chimney stack a Development Control Committee meeting takes place on March 4, looking at the history of the site and the way RCTC have approved earlier development on the site the decision to approve the ne
Rhondda Cynon Taf Planning Officers have today issued a report, which has recommended that the application for a 90m stack at the proposed Enviroparks development is approved.
The Welsh Government’s Health Minister has today confirmed that a Community Testing programme will commence across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board area from Wednesday, March 3. Focusing on key areas that have been identified as “hot spots” for continued high levels of COVID-19 infections, the pro
Help is available to elderly, vulnerable and disabled residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf to adapt their homes, and to provide specialist aids and equipment, to help keep them safe from injury and maintain their independence in their home.Some minor aids and adaptations, including the provision of intern
An application has been made by Zip World Limited to the Licensing Authority for Rhondda Cynon Taf for the grant of a Premises Licence for Zip World Tower, Tower Colliery, Hirwaun, Aberdare.
The Welsh Government’s Health Minister has confirmed that a Community Testing programme of asymptomatic people, will commence across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board area from Wednesday, March 3.Focusing on key areas that have been identified as “hot spots” for continued high levels of COVID-19 in
HMRC’s latest national, regional and trade statistics for the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) have gone live. The CJRS stats provide analysis of claims up to 31 January 2021 under the CJRS extension, which opened
Living Streets Cymru is helping people aged over 50 in Rhondda Cynon Taf stay healthy and connected with its new walking programme. The walking charity is inviting people to register for
A landmark new report published today (Wednesday, February 24th) by Unchecked champions the value of regulation in Wales and calls on all Wales’ political parties to commit to maintaining and strengthening public standards and protections. Unchecked, an organisation making the case for common-sense
Labour’s statement on Economic Resilience and Reconstruction Mission has a “… worrying lacking of focus on job creation, productivity, competitiveness, entrepreneurship”, said Russell George MS, the Shadow Minister for Economy, Transport and Mid Wales, adding:“At a time when Welsh businesses and the
Commenting on the Labour Government's Development Bank support announcement, Welsh Conservative economy spokesman, Russell George MS said: “Any additional support for Welsh businesses has to be welcomed, although it's disappointing Labour ministers continue to drag their heels on extending the busi
New laws will soon come in to force to make more places in Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf smoke-free.The laws being introduced across Wales on 1st March, build on the smoking ban introduced in 2007 and will protect more people from the harms of second-hand smoke and help those trying to quit.In 2009 Rh
Appointment letters for second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are now landing on doormats across Cwm Taf Morgannwg.When the Health Board’s six community vaccination centres (CVCs) open on March 1, they will begin by administering dose two for health and social care workers and people aged 70 to 74.Th
Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Cymru Wales has written today (22 February 2021) on behalf of the Welsh NHS Confederation health and social care policy forum to the first minister and Senedd opposition leaders to call for a cross-government strategy for tackling wider health inequalities in Wales.
The combined impacts of storms Ciara, Dennis a Jorge in February 2020 resulted in record rainfall and river levels, and some of the most significant and devastating flooding Wales has seen since the 1970s with 3,130 properties affected right across the country.
People living across the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board area are being reminded that today marks just one week until hospital grounds become smoke-free.New laws, being introduced across Wales on 1st March, build on the smoking ban introduced in 2007 and will protect more people from harmful second-h
I am pleased to inform you that Cadw offered interim scheduled monument consent for this application (subject to various conditions) earlier this month. We are currently awaiting the applicant’s formal acceptance of the conditions before the consent is finally in place, at which point I understand
Shortly after midday today (Sunday 21 February) police in Aberdare were called following the discovery of the body of a man located within the Dare Valley Country Park.The body has been taken to Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil where identification will take place.The family of Martin Edwar
STATUTORY NOTICEFor a large print copy of this Notice contact 03000 255 454 or email Transportordersbranch@gov.wales HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 THE NEATH TO ABERGAVENNY TRUNK ROAD (A465) (ABERGAVENNY TO HIRWAUN DUALLING AND SLIP ROADS) AND EAST OF ABERCYNON TO EAST OF DOWLAIS TRUNK ROAD (A4060) AND CARDIFF T
Well done to Zoe Williams who represented CTMUHB in the first International Dementia Conference to be held in WalesZoe Williams, Team Lead, Occupational Therapist Memory Assessment Services, did Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB proud as she represented the Older Persons Mental Health Occupational Therapy (OPMH
HeartFlow, Inc. and Royal Glamorgan Hospital are working together to help clinicians diagnose one of Wales’ biggest killers, coronary heart disease (CHD).
Cabinet will consider proposals for a new capital programme which would invest £116m across Council services and infrastructure over the next three years – and includes additional one-off Council funding of £9.4m for targeted priorities in 2021/22. A report to Members on Thursday, February 25,outlin
"To deliver safe, effective, and quality care Wales desperately needs more nurses, so I am pleased to see an increase in the number of nursing applications this year.
A constant flooding problem that Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have failed to solve even after spending many thousands of pounds of your council tax money on a system that is not fit for purpose, back in 2014 The cost of the Annual Service Agreement is £250.00 pa plus the cost of any parts require over
In the Welsh Conservatives’ first major manifesto announcement, Russell George MS, the Shadow Minister for Economy and Transport has outlined plans to re-establish the best aspects of the Welsh Development Agency (WDA) to get Wales on the road to recovery.In his article published today on the
Parents and carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf have received a letter outlining the school arrangements after half term – with Foundation Phase pupils returning to face-to-face learning in a phased approach from February 22. The letter, sent by the Council’s Director of Education and Inclusion Services, hi
A pioneering optometry scheme is reducing hospital referrals and allowing patients to be treated closer to home during the pandemic.Patients in RCT, Merthyr and Bridgend are benefitting from the Optometry Independent Prescribing scheme which has allowed seven optometrists across the Cwm Taf Morgannw
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILNOTICE UNDER SECTION 123(1) (2A) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 Notice is hereby given that the County Borough Council of Rhondda Cynon Taff intends to dispose of the following areas of land within Rhondda Cynon Taff which consists or forms part of an open
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILNOTICE UNDER SECTION 123(1) (2A) OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 Notice is hereby given that the County Borough Council of Rhondda Cynon Taff intends to dispose of the following areas of land within Rhondda Cynon Taff which consists or forms part of an open
People in Wales will be able to give a big boost this month to three life-changing charities that have been heavily impacted by COVID-19.Tesco stores across the nation are supporting the Tesco Health Charity Partnership’s appeal to raise money for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and
Exactly one year ago to the date, residents and businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf were hit by one of the worst flooding events in living memory.But so much devastation could have been avoided by better maintenance and management of culverts watercourses and floodplains.
Janet Finch-Saunders MS – the Shadow Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs – is concerned at the report into coal tips in Wales, which has found that some 600 have been classed as "high-risk".
On the night of 15th February and the early hours of 16th February 2020, Storm Dennis hit and over 1000 homes and businesses across RCT suffered devastating floods.
Commenting on the planned fares rise, Russell George MS – the Shadow Minister for Economy, Transport and Mid Wales – said:“The irony, verging on hypocrisy, shown by Labour over this 2.6-percent rise in fares for Transport for Wales passengers is shocking – especially with just a fortnight before the
A Rhondda Cynon Taf primary school is first in the UK to be named as a ‘School of Excellence’ for mental wellbeing.Penywaun Primary School, Aberdare, has been named as the first Thrive School of Excellence in the UK for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has achieved its target of giving 104,148* vaccines to the top four priority groups.From today (February 15) phase two of the programme begins, as Cwm Taf Morgannwg will aim to offer a first dose vaccine to approximately 120,000 people who are in groups 5 to
Police seized drugs worth over £100,000 in a series of Rhondda raids this week.Officers executed the arrest and search phase of Operation Tredegar which was focussing on the supply of class A drugs in the region.Search warrants under the Misuse of Drugs Act were executed at three address across Tony
Commenting on the news of a delay to the delivery of the Covid vaccine, Angela Burns MS - the Shadow Health Minister - said:“There is a race to procure, and that’s why it was so crucial that the UK Government got out in front early when it did and signed deals ahead of the rest – including ahead of
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RCN Wales calls on Welsh Government to Improve Communications to Health and Care Staff on their Second Dosage of COVID-19 Vaccine following the results of RCN survey85% of nursing staff surveyed in Wales have had a COVID-19 vaccine, according to the RCN survey with NHS employees ranking top. Howeve
Laura Anne Jones MS – the Shadow Housing Minister – has called on Labour to clarify how some £58 million it received from the UK Government to help homeowners and leaseholders pay for remedial work to high-rise buildings with cladding has been spent.Ms Jones made her call after reports today (Februa
The Stroke Association is funding the world’s largest research study to investigate worrying reports that Covid-19 is causing life-threatening strokes [1-2]. As Covid-19 cases continue to rise across the globe, this critical research may help to prevent Covid-19-related death and disability.
Janet Finch-Saunders MS – the Shadow Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs – has broadly welcomed the Welsh Government’s ambition to achieve carbon net zero by 2050, but cautions that its suggestion switching to “low-carbon diets” could put it on a collision course with farmers and food
Why not help us celebrate Safer Internet Day 2021 today and catch-up on a networking event that Children in Wales organised last week? Mike Mainwaring, one of our highly experienced trainers with extensive experience in children’s rights and participation, delivered a presentation focusing on how ch
Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 10 APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION The proposed development at 128, GLANAMAN RD, CWMAMAN, ABERDARE, County, CF44 6HY, ABERDARE, CF44 6HY For planning permission to: Description of proposed develop
South Wales Police are aware of a post circulating on social media regarding an alleged assault and attempted dog theft at Aberdare Country Park on February 6.While the post makes reference to South Wales Police having been notified, no such reports have been received.We fully appreciate and share t
Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (Wales) Order 2012NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 10 APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION Proposed development at: Lies between the communities of Llwydcoed to the east and Penywaun to the west. Take notice that application is being made by: Rhondda C
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is set to host a series of online support sessions for residents of Dinas Powys whose homes and businesses were impacted by flooding in December.Delivered in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan Council, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW),
A South Wales primary school has been named as the first Thrive School of Excellence in the UK for the role it plays in supporting the wellbeing of its pupils in order to prevent mental health issues. Penywaun Primary School, in Aberdare, was named as the first School of Excellence after going throu
Detectives investigating an incident in which gun shots were fired in to an address in the Cynon Valley have charged two men with attempted murder.Oliver Pearce, 30, from Rhydyfelin, and Ricky Webber, 28, from Porth, were charged on Friday night and have been remanded in custody.
Two arrests made following Aberdare shooting as officers continue the appeal.We are continuing to appeal for information after gunshots were fired into an address in Windsor Street, Trecynon at approximately 9.30pm on Monday, 1st February, 2021.Officers are appealing for anybody who may have been in
Commenting on today’s Wales Governance Centre analysis of the Welsh Government’s budget, Welsh Conservative Senedd leader, Andrew RT Davies MS said:“Despite a sig
The Council is making progress towards a repair scheme for Berw Road Bridge in Pontypridd – with consent being sought for initial work to reopen the bridge in the coming months, ahead of a full repair programme in 2022.
Russell George MS – Shadow Minister for Transport – has given a broad welcome by the initiative from the Welsh Government to introduce “free” PPE for taxi and PHV drivers in Wales, bu
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is supporting this year’s 2021 Census and is asking all its residents to make sure they take part to help shape future services in our County Borough.The Census is a survey that happens once, every 10 years and gives a picture and count of all the people and households in E
Dog owners in Rhondda Cynon Taf are being reminded to act responsibly and clean up after their dogs. The Council has received a number of complaints around dog fouling in its streets, trails and sports pitches, which is not only unsightly but could lead to major health consequences at a time when NH
Labour’s Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs betrayed farmers in Wales announcing the introduction of a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) across the whole country despite saying in the Senedd Chamber on seven separate occasions* that she would not while the pandemic continues.Andrew RT Da
The Council has today started a second phase of public consultation on its 2021/22 Budget – with residents, businesses and other stakeholders now invited to have their say on the specific proposals as outlined in a Draft Budget Strategy. At the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, January 28, Members agreed
Use of innovative, new video technology has been helping elderly residents in the South Wales valleys to become more involved in decisions regarding their own care.Attend Anywhere is an online system, being used daily across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, to enable hospital and GP patien
Residents can view detailed plans and have their say on the Council’s £4.5m future investment at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberd