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”…
Author: Anthony Lewis
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Housing construction in Merthyr Tydfil 30% lower than needed, report shows
The AMOUNT of housing built in Merthyr Tydfil over the last year is more than 30% lower than it needs…
Councillors give reassurance that new school in Rhondda will not involve closure of existing facilities
PLANS for a new special school in Rhondda Cynon Taf do not involve the closure of any of the county’s…