Council to launch consultation on new ALN classes for Rhondda Cynon Taf
New classes for pupils with additional learning needs could be set up in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). The council is consulting on plans to increase the number of mainstream learning support classes from 48 to 52. It would see the…
Budget deficit over £300K forecast for Merthyr school transport services
A budget deficit of more than £300,000 is being forecast for Merthyr Tydfil’s mainstream school transport service, mainly due to extra costs associated with the A465 works. A report to the council’s cabinet shows a deficit of £308,000 is projected…
Use of off-road vehicles ‘totally out of control’ in Merthyr Tydfil says local councillor
A COUNCILLOR has said the use of off-road vehicles like scramblers and quad bikes is “completely, totally out of control” in open spaces in Merthyr Tydfil. At a neighbourhood services scrutiny committee in March, councillors spoke of their concerns over…
YMCA building in Merthyr “mothballed” allowing new use to be considered
THE former YMCA building in Merthyr Tydfil has been “effectively mothballed” for up to 10 years, allowing a new use for it to be considered. Retrospective applications for planning and listed building consent have been lodged with the council in…
Solar farm approved in Llantrisant area
A SOLAR farm near Llantrisant which could produce enough energy to power more than 2,500 homes has been approved. The application from Talgren Solar Limited includes the construction and operation of a solar farm, including access, fencing, CCTV, internal service…
Improvements to playgrounds in Merthyr Tydfil making good progress
THREE out of the 10 playgrounds in Merthyr Tydfil that the council is currently making improvements to have been finished. The council said works on playgrounds in Moy Road, Prospect Place and Edwardsville had recently been completed with the rest…
Fears rise over potential loss of free school transport in Rhondda
PARENTS in Rhondda Cynon Taf have raised their fears about the impact that losing free school transport could have. The council is considering a change to its free school transport policy which would increase the eligibility distance for primary pupils…
Merthyr Tydfil Council faces budget gap of £13million
MERTHYR Tydfil Council is currently facing a budget gap of £13m for next year even with a 3.4% increase in its funding. In a statement responding to the recent Welsh Government provisional budget, the council leader said that, while the…
Rhigos Mountain Road closed as council works to repair fire damage
A VALLEYS mountain road will be closed overnight for several days in November for repair and maintenance work at the location of a large wildfire last year. The A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road will be closed overnight from November 13-17 (9pm…
Vape shop ordered to close after selling vape products to children
A MERTHYR Tydfil shop has been ordered to close for three months after selling illegal vape products and vapes to children. Merthyr Tydfil Council has confirmed that Eazy Vapes in Brecon Road was issued with a three-month closure order at…