Cancer waiting times in 2022 were “the worst on record” warns charity
Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that 2022 was the worst year so far for Wales’ new cancer treatment targets, with more people than ever before facing delays in life-saving cancer treatments. Data released today shows that in December 2022 only…
Unions set to lobby Carmarthenshire County Council on St. David’s Day
Several unions including Carmarthenshire County Unison, Swansea and District Trades Council and anti-cuts campaigners will be lobbying Plaid Led Carmarthenshire County Council on Wednesday 1st March outside County Hall starting at 9.00am. Unions will be calling on councillors to vote…
New map shows concentration of empty homes in Carmarthenshire
HOMES that could sustain a small town and in theory almost meet the needs of Carmarthenshire Council’s growing waiting list lie empty – in some cases for decades. And this is despite real progress made by the council in bringing…
Land exchange saga in Cardiff takes step closer to decision
The saga of a proposed land swap in Cardiff which could pave the way for a school expansion will take another step towards completion next week. Cardiff Council’s cabinet will meet on Thursday, March 2, to vote on the recommendations…
Plans approved for housing on former hospital site
By Anthony Lewis Plans for almost 300 houses on the site of the former Aberdare General Hospital site have been approved. A full planning application for 299 homes on the site on Abernant Road in Abernant went before Rhondda Cynon…
Carmarthenshire council to explore scheme to speed up delayed planning applications
A SCHEME whereby developers would buy credits for new homes in river catchment areas affected by phosphate pollution is being explored in Carmarthenshire. The idea is that wetlands and other nature-based ways of mitigating phosphates – present in sewage and…
Gwent councillors to discuss using unclaimed overpaid council tax
OPTIONS will be brought in front of Blaenau Gwent councillors to discuss whether the cash-strapped authority can use overpaid council tax which has been left unclaimed. In January a Freedom of Information request revealed that at the end of November…
Increasing car parking fees in Powys town centres could deter shoppers
INCREASING car parking fees could see shoppers choose to go elsewhere rather than Powys town centres, councillors fear. From April 1 the cost of parking in short stay car parks will rise from £1 for the first hour, to £1.40…
Robber who targeted a woman in her late seventies brought to justice
Luke Summers, 29, was sentenced to six years behind bars for launching an unprovoked attack in Merthyr Tydfil. Yesterday, Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court was told Summers targeted the woman on October 19, 2022. CCTV footage showed the victim putting her…
Tree planting plans for Carmarthenshire welcomed with skepticism
PLANS to plant thousands of trees in Carmarthenshire every year have been welcomed – but also questioned – by councillors. Council chiefs want to increase tree cover on land owned by the authority from 5% to 19% by 2050. A…