CHANGES to free post-16 school and college transport in Merthyr Tydfil have been approved despite concerns they would disadvantage some students.
Author - Anthony Lewis
Local Democracy Reporter
THE amount of money held in school balances in Merthyr Tydfil has fallen by nearly half in a year, a report has said.
THE thought of their mother having to move out of the area if her care home closes fills her family with dread, her daughter has said.
A RESIDENTIAL care home for adults with mental health needs is being planned in Merthyr Tydfil.
PEOPLE are “devastated” about the prospect of a primary school described as “one big family” potentially closing.
CHANGES to post-16 school and college transport in Merthyr Tydfil would save the council more than £40,000.
THE loss of two more care homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) would be “devastating” for residents, their families and staff, a councillor has said.
PLANS to turn a chapel in Treforest into flats have been approved by councillors.
PLANS approved for a children’s care home in Ynysybwl are the “absolute gold standard” for cared for children, a councillor has said.
COUNCILLORS in the valleys have called on owners of long-term empty homes in their area to “do the right thing” and turn them back into homes.
