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Man forced to demolish wall in 80cm row claims council is doing exactly the same thing
People
'It looks like there is one rule for the council and another for me. If these walls get approved it’s unbelievable and should be taken to court'
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Changes could be made to free school transport in RCT
Rhondda Cynon Taf
If they go ahead they'd see the eligibility distance change for mainstream primary pupils change
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Cutbacks to leisure centres, recycling centres and swimming pools proposed in Rhondda Cynon Taf as part of £9m savings
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The proposals also include closing the face to face box office at RCT theatres and changes to library hours
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Another area of Wales considers council tax hike on second and empty homes
Local Government
It says the demand for temporary accommodation is 'outstripping' supply despite 900 properties currently lying empty
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Not enough new homes have been built in Merthyr Tydfil county - not nearly enough
Merthyr Tydfil
Targets are also being missed on employment land, jobs, and improvement of priority open spaces
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Merthyr shop ordered to close after selling illegal vapes to children
Merthyr Tydfil
The council said the shop had attracted large groups of children, resulting in anti-social and nuisance behaviour in the area
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Greggs wants 24-hour drive-thru in Treforest, its first in the UK
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The new branch would be on Treforest Industrial Estate and would be able to open 24 hours if approved, but is facing opposition
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Trade union time for council staff in Merthyr Tydfil to stay at five days a week
Merthyr Tydfil
The recommendation to full council was for two days a week for what is known as Trades Unions facility time
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Merthyr Council to spend thousands on new homeless accommodation to reduce reliance on B&Bs
Merthyr Tydfil
Under the plans the council would part fund new supported accommodation of 15-20 units and save money on using B&Bs as temporary accommodation
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Outsourcing of long term home care in RCT will go ahead despite calls for it to be reconsidered
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The cabinet decision had been "called in" for further consideration but a council committee voted not to refer it back to decision makers
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Hotel told to remove solar panels from roof because of risks to Cardiff Airport flights
Cardiff Airport
The hotel has lodged an enforcement appeal against the council's decision
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'Unsustainable' future for Welsh councils as budgets shrink
Local Government
Council tax rises could help plug the gap short-term but the future is bleak, academics warn
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Council to outsource its long term home care to private sector despite opposition
Rhondda Cynon Taf
RCT Council's cabinet approved the change to the service despite opposition from trade unions and opposition councillors
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Council tax premiums for long term empty properties and second homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf to continue
Rhondda Cynon Taf
RCT is also continuing with no council tax discounts for second homes
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The money RCT council received from developers last year and the projects it could go on
Rhondda Cynon Taf
In 2022/2023 a total of £890,000 was paid by developers and could be spent on schools, roads and railway services
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Work to replace Rhondda bridge on course to finish after months of disruption
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Locals had raised concerns previously about the impact the work was having on traffic in Ton Pentre
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Plans for new Catholic school in Merthyr Tydfil approved
Merthyr Tydfil
Planning committee approved the plans for the current Bishop Hedley site at a meeting on Wednesday, October 18
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Union pledges to fight council plan to outsource long term home care, claiming staff are being treated like 'dirty rags'
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council deputy leader, Councillor Maureen Webber, has said the union stance is 'disappointing' and that most long-term home care is already delivered by external providers
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Some council run services for adults with learning disabilities in RCT to be transferred to other providers
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The council's cabinet agreed the proposals which will see its remaining supported living services for adults with a learning disability transfer to external providers
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Massive £300m Welsh resort with UK's longest ski slope could be 'beacon of hope and opportunity'
Merthyr Tydfil
The council leader says he is excited about the project but stressed the need to wait for the comprehensive report from the planning department
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Long term home care services in RCT could be outsourced to independent providers
Rhondda Cynon Taf
RCT Council said most long term home care is already provided by external providers and that it will continue to provide reablement and intermediate care in-house
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Plans to reduce council staff's access to union reps in Merthyr criticised
Merthyr Tydfil
Unison has raised concerns about access to union reps for their members being cut at Merthyr Tydfil Council
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Developer 'gazumped' by council in bid to buy large building
Local Government
The developer had agreed to convert the site into apartments
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Cardiff planning updates: The latest applications for new houses, shops and offices to transform the city
Cardiff
We'll bring you updates on planning applications as they are submitted
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