Author: Gavin

Christmas is in full swing across Cwmdare, and this weekend saw Santa pay a special visit to children and their families as he made his way through the village on his sleigh. Santa and his elves meandered through the village streets, spreading festive cheer as they delivered gifts to youngsters. This weekend’s activities followed those […]

Work has been completed on the former Miskin School, transforming it into 11 affordable homes for the community. Trivallis, a housing association based in Rhondda Cynon Taf, partnered with Cartrefi Limited to carry out the redevelopment. The historic building will soon welcome tenants, with move-ins starting on 16 December, following the official handover on 11 […]

Meet Gavin and Stacey, Dogs Trust Cardiff’s two young Belgian Malinois Shepherd pups heading to their happy place in time for Christmas. Named after the iconic characters, Gavin and Stacey are looking to steal the spotlight this festive season ahead of the Christmas Special of the hit TV series, due to air on Christmas Day. […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has given final consideration to the proposed school organisation changes in Tonyrefail and Trallwn, following consultation on the respective proposals. Having considered all of the information presented by officers, Members have decided not to proceed with the proposals. Two separate reports were discussed at the Cabinet meeting on Monday, December 16. They […]

This December, Dogs Trust will be distributing gift parcels to dog owners affected by homelessness across Wales as part of its Together Through Homelessness scheme. Each year, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering ‘Christmas Parcels’ filled with collars, leads, coats, treats and balls. This year, in response […]

Pontypridd-based Citrus Arts is offering the free course, equipping trainees with skills needed for a career in the creative industries. Citrus Arts, the Pontypridd-based arts and creative skills charity, is looking for young people between 18 and 30 interested in a new challenge or a career in the arts to join its free, arts technical […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has launched a new Business Flood Resilience Grant to help small and medium sized businesses at risk of flooding to install new protection measures to their properties. The Grant can contribute 100% towards the eligible project costs, up to a maximum of £10,000 to each eligible business. The new grant has […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council officers have undertaken a review of road traffic conditions along the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, following an increase in high severity road traffic collisions in recent years.  In response, Council officers are currently in the process of developing proposals to promote and improve road safety at key sections of this main road through the Cynon […]

RHONDDA Cynon Taf Council says that because of damage inflicted on Ynysangharad War Memorial Park by Storm Bert, it will not reopen before the end of next week at the earliest. This is to allow for essential repairs including: * Removal and clean-up of significant amounts of dirt and debris deposited all over the park, […]

RCT Council say the £1000 Community Flood Recovery Grant is now available for residents and businesses who suffered internal flooding during Storm Bert. Applications need to be made via their website at: http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/FloodingHelp They say they’re asking people to apply so they have correct bank details so payments can be processed as quickly as possible, […]

Immediate financial support will be provided to people whose homes have been flooded during Storm Bert. The Welsh Government will fund local authorities to provide grants of £1000 for households without insurance cover, or £500 to affected households with existing insurance cover. The news was confirmed in the Senedd today by First Minister Eluned Morgan […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced a Community Flood Recovery Grant in response to the severe rain and flooding caused by Storm Bert. This grant is being provided to impacted residents and local businesses that have been internally flooded to support with repair costs. The level of financial assistance for households and small/medium sized enterprises […]