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A record number of households – over 147,000 – now receive financial support from Welsh Water · Based on Welsh Government data, the organisation believes thousands more could qualify for financial assistance Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is reminding customers in Rhondda Cynon Taf about its range of financial support packages available, amidst the rising cost-of-living. […]

Following detailed talks with the Minister for Education and Welsh Language and Welsh Government officials, the National Executive of the NEU have agreed to postpone a planned day of action in Wales, which was scheduled for the 14 February 2023. NEU Joint General Secretary Kevin Courtney said: “The willingness of the Welsh Government to engage […]

The Welsh Government’s Finance Minister has urged the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to use next month’s Spring budget to provide the necessary support to protect public services and respond to inflationary, pay and other cost pressures. At a meeting of Finance Ministers from across the UK in Edinburgh earlier today, the Minister called on […]

Gadlys Rovers Juniors has scored after receiving £2,500 which will go towards ensuring its under 14 side is kitted out for the season ahead. The team has received the funding from local energy company Pennant Walters and will now wear the company’s logo proudly on its new team shirts. The money will also cover essential […]

Following Welsh Government’s approval of the default 20mph speed limit for Wales, advanced works will be taking place to prepare the road network for the change – which comes into effect later this year. The default 20mph speed limit was agreed by The Senedd last year, and all councils in Wales are required to implement […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has published a Section 19 report focusing on the causes of flooding during an October 2021 storm event in Rhydyfelin, under its duties outlined in the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.  As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council must provide a factual account of what happened in […]

“We want to improve equality and inclusion for all LGBTQ+ people, so as a community we feel safe to be ourselves free from fear, discrimination and hate.” Those were the words of the Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn, who – alongside the Leader of Plaid Cymru, Adam Price – today (Tuesday, February 7) […]

Welsh Water, the not-for-profit water company, is recruiting a record-high 50 apprentices for its 2023 programme. Achieving an 80% retention rate since 2018, Welsh Water prides itself on its varied and successful training programme, spanning across water, wastewater, retail, and support service teams. The scheme has previously won awards including Best Apprenticeship Scheme from CIPD […]

Travelling by public transport, walking and cycling is becoming easier in South East Wales with continued progress towards a cleaner, greener, better-connected region. Details of the work undertaken by The Burns Delivery Unit have been released in its latest annual report on Friday 3 February. In the last year, progress by The Burns Delivery Unit […]

Meadow Street Community Garden in Treforest is taking part in the My Tree, Our Forest initiative, an ambitious Welsh Government and Coed Cadw project which will offer every household in Wales a tree, free of charge. Meadow Street Community Garden, a Pontypridd Town Council project, is one of 50 hubs located across Wales where people […]

Community-based language initiatives and local Welsh language newspapers are some of the organisations receiving a share of almost £260,000 to help us all use more Cymraeg. The Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, has announced new funding for 36 organisations, to help them continue their important work despite the rising cost of living. […]