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Pontypridd MS and former Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution Mick Antoniw MS has announced his intention to stand down at the next Senedd election. In a letter to Labour Party members in Pontypridd Mick Antoniw said: “It has been the greatest honour of my life to be the elected as the Welsh Labour representative for […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has made its final decisions on two residential care proposals that were recently consulted upon. On Wednesday, January 22, Members amended the proposal for Ferndale House Care Home, instead agreeing to keep it open until new care accommodation for Rhondda Fach is built, while the proposal to close Cae Glas […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is set to start work to redevelop an area of derelict land at Hannah Street in Porth – bringing it back into use by providing extra parking spaces for the town centre, some green space, and public seating. During July 2024, the Council announced that it was developing a scheme for […]

While a new year can mean a new start, it can also be a very challenging time for many facing struggles With the additional pressure and mental health struggles, the Samaritans campaign to make the third Monday of January “brew Monday”, a day where people are encouraged to get talking over a cuppa. Transport for […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet will consider a draft Budget Strategy proposed by officers following Welsh Government’s provisional Local Government settlement, and Members could agree for it to be the focus of the next phase of consultation.  The provisional Local Government settlement on December 11 indicated that Rhondda Cynon Taf will receive a 4.8% funding […]

An additional £1.5m is set to be provided for warm hubs across Wales which provide a welcoming and safe space for people of all ages. The hubs offer a safe place where people can meet, get advice, and stay warm, helping communities of all ages through challenging times. Many warm hubs provide practical help with […]

The second phase of repair works to drainage infrastructure in Mountain Ash will start next week – focusing on Stream Street, High Street and Pryce Street. The work will start from Monday, January 20, and will include repairing sections of piping where required, along with rebuilding manholes. Temporary traffic management will be needed at some of the […]

The Rhondda Tunnel Society has applied for planning permission to expose the buried tunnel entrance at Blaencwm at the head of the Rhondda Fawr Valley. At just under 2 miles long, the tunnel was opened in 1890 to transport Rhondda coal to the ports of Swansea Bay for export. In 1968 it had to be […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has submitted planning applications for two exciting hydro-electric schemes in Treforest and Aberdare, which both put forward innovative proposals to contribute to the Council’s carbon reduction targets. The respective schemes are planned for the Treforest Weir and Dare Valley Country Park, with the Council proposing an investment in new infrastructure that […]

Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, will lead a review to understand how Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is currently used in schools across Wales. The review will examine current use of Gen AI tools and explore the potential benefits to schools, while also considering the challenges they may pose. The first phase […]

“Feel the hwyl. Only in Wales” – Visit Wales’ latest campaign – officially kicks off today with a call to visitors from far and wide to celebrate and experience joyful and fun moments unique to Wales. ‘Hwyl’ has no direct translation in English, but describes a deep state of joy that comes from being totally […]

Over £1.2m of grant funding will help tackle litter across Wales and clean up our streets. This extension of grant funding was confirmed today by Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies. The Welsh Government Local Environment Quality Funding helps Keep Wales Tidy support community groups, volunteers and local authorities right across […]