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South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority is making progress following the Welsh Government’s intervention two years ago, but “questions remain about how it will fund further improvements and measure their impact”, Audit Wales has warned. The intervention was launched in February 2024 amid concerns about the authority’s culture, performance and governance. This followed a damning... The post Watchdog…
A woman from Tonyrefail has reunited with the Welsh Ambulance Service volunteer who was first on scene after she suffered a cardiac arrest at home. Jenny Kastrian, 78, who has lived in Tonyrefail with her husband John, 68, since 2023, collapsed at home without warning. Her husband John, quickly realised that Jenny was in a... The post Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with volunteer who helped save…
The Council is delighted that planning permission has been granted to deliver a new, 32-bed modern residential dementia care home in Ferndale. This is a key milestone towards a commitment made to provide a first-class care accommodation within the community – which can now be progressed. Members granted full consent for the exciting development at... The post Planning consent secured for modern…
Work on historic building in Trecynon to aid its use as a community asset now completeThe Hen Dŷ Cwrdd Trecynon Project In 2024, Addoldai Cymru | Welsh Religious Buildings Trust received a grant from the National LotteryHeritage Fund. The first part of the project, which coincided with the hosting of the NationalEisteddfod by RCT County... The post Hen Dŷ Cwrdd Trecynon – Reopening Event 5…
Two composers and musicians with sight loss from South Wales tookpart in a very special showcase performance at London’s GuildhallSchool of Music and Drama.Gareth Churchill, 47, from Cardiff and Lloyd Coleman, 34, originally fromBridgend, joined a group of talented blind and partially sighted musiciansto perform for an audience of music professionals, blind and partiallysighted people,... The post…
There is still time for Gypsy and Traveller households to take part in a survey on accommodation needs. Caerphilly County Borough Council is hosting the survey to help inform its revised Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment (GTAA), which will be submitted to Welsh Government in April 2027. Results from the survey will help the Council... The post Still time for Gypsy and Traveller…
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT) is facing a wave of criticism over its decision to demolish the former police station and adjoining car park in Pontypridd town centre — a move residents say has been made with little public explanation, at a cost some fear could run into seven figures. “No Structural Issues”... The post Anger and Confusion as RCT Presses Ahead with Demolition of…
A wind farm operator has lost an appeal against a decision by Welsh Ministers to block construction of an 18-turbine facility in south Wales. His Honour Judge Jarman KC heard in the High Court that Y Bryn Wind Farm challenged the Welsh Ministers under section 288 of the Town and County Planning Act 1990. The company wanted... The post Welsh Ministers defend challenge to refusal of permission for…
The Government has launched a consultation on giving local authorities the power to issue conditional cautions to fly-tipping offenders, requiring them to complete up to 20 hours of unpaid clean-up work. Under the proposals councils will also be able to recover the costs of the clean-up directly from offenders. The Department for the Environment, Food... The post Government consults on giving…
Commenting on the Welsh Government’s new target to reach Net Zero by 2040, ten years ahead of the rest of the UK, Andrew RT Davies MS, Shadow Minister for Farming and the Environment, said: ”We all want to see robust measures to tackle climate change, but setting an arbitrary target ten years ahead of the rest... The post 2040 Net Zero target risks economic harm appeared first on AberdareOnline .
A family has praised staff at Prince Charles Hospital for the outstanding care and support they received when attending for dental treatment under general anaesthetic. The parent of Ethan, who is profoundly autistic, non-verbal and has significant sensory needs, shared their experience to thank staff for the adjustments made to ensure his visit was as... The post When the right adjustments are…
The founder of one of the UK’s largest background screening companies will take to the stage this November to share the lessons she’s learnt from building a business from scratch into a multi-million-pound company. Rachel Bedgood, who founded Complete Background Screening (CBS) in 2005, has been announced as one of the guest speakers at the... The post FROM REDUNDANCY AT 23 TO MULTI-MILLION POUND…
A former company director has been sentenced after operating a waste transfer site in Flintshire in breach of its environmental permit and failing to comply with a regulatory suspension notice. On Friday 14 August 2026, Oliver Kirkbride, former director of GTR Aggregates & Recycling Ltd and subsequently Think Aggregates & Recycling Ltd, was sentenced after... The post Director prosecuted after…
Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos councillors met with 2 of our 3 Plaid Cymru Senedd Members, Heledd Fychan AS/MS and Sara Crowley – Plaid Cymru, to discuss the issues that are a concern for many residents. Some of those issues included: – RAAC in Hirwaun and Building Safety – The noise of the A465 and old... The post Discussing the issues of Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos appeared first on…
Caerphilly County Borough Council has begun the procurement process for a contractor to build a new recycling operations depot in Ystrad Mynach. The proposed facility at Dyffryn Business Park forms part of the council’s Waste and Recycling Strategy. The purpose-built depot will enable the council to process all kerbside recycling materials locally and replace its... The post Caerphilly begins…
The Council will be hosting an event tomorrow for residents to find out more and ask questions about the ongoing flood alleviation work at Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynon Lane in #Aberaman. Work started in July to increase the drainage network capacity – including creating a pond area to store rainwater during heavy rainfall, and installation... The post The Council will host an event tomorrow…
