Pontypridd Welsh Liberal Democrats

20 Most Recent News Stories

Mice work if you can get it!

Tue 31st Aug 2010

Rhondda Cynon Taff Council made headlines around the world recently with the news that it was to spend £190,000 on bridges for dormice to cross the new Church Village b y pass.

Underground fire at Taff Vale Park

Fri 13th Aug 2010

Residents attending a public meeting on Friday were angry that no Council Officers were present to address their concerns about an underground fire at Taff Vale Park which has been burning for several weeks.

Welsh Lib Dems welcome Pontypridd funding announcement

Fri 13th Aug 2010

Funding has at last been announced for the long awaited regeneration of Pontypridd. £10.5 million of largely European and Assembly money has been set aside for projects to enhance the town centre.

Lack of action over alcohol issue under scrutiny

Fri 9th Jul 2010

The lack of action over the alcohol related problems in Pontypridd Town Centre is to come under scrutiny following pressure from Welsh Liberal Democrat Councillors.

Cross Party Co-operation the way forward for Ponty?

Fri 25th Jun 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrat Councillors have welcomed the commitment by recently elected MP Owen Smith to put politics aside and work with any other willing parties to try and push forward the regeneration of Pontypridd.

First Minister says sixth forms should stay

Wed 16th Jun 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrat Council group leader Mike Powell has welcomed the First Minister's commitment to maintaining choice in post sixteen education, a commitment which appears to be at odds with his Labour colleagues in RCT.

Ringing in the changes

Fri 28th May 2010

Residents of Tonteg have elected Welsh Liberal Democrat Elsie Bell as their new community councillor to represent them on Llantwit Fardre community council.

Democracy an alien concept to Labour Party

Sat 22nd May 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrats were angered by a Labour Party leaflet distributed in Tonteg which appeared to suggest they had a right to run Community Councils unchallenged.

LABOUR ADMIT THEY HAVE FAILED US

Sun 4th Apr 2010

"The biggest single disappointment of my career as an MP was that we never managed to instigate our vision of what Pontypridd should be. When our industries were smashed, we became a dependency culture. I'd like to see people rediscover that sense of pride in new industry, in creative industries and hi-tech industries."

Press Release: Shameless Labour

Fri 26th Mar 2010

Councillor Mike Powell, leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrat alliance group on RCT Council has slammed the Labour administration for a "shameless disregard for the people they claim to represent."

Health Minister washes her hands over health concerns

Thu 4th Mar 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Mike Powell has raised concerns about the lack of clarity over asbestos removal in hospitals in Rhondda Cynon Taff.

Labour Should Get Their Priorities Right

Sat 27th Feb 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrats have accused the Labour administration in RCT having "no sense of priority" and of putting their desire for collecting brownie points above front line services.

Welsh Liberal Democrat Victory in Town Council Election

Fri 19th Feb 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrat Phil Price is the new Pontypridd Town Councillor for the Town ward following a by election on 18th February which saw Labour beaten into second place.

declaration (photography: Karen Roberts)

RCT Lib Dems urge RCT to switch off

Tue 16th Feb 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate Mike Powell is backing WWF's 'Earth Hour' campaign which urges everyone to switch off their lights justfor one hour on Saturday 27th March to show they care about climate change.

earth hour (photography: Karen Roberts)

Sainsbury's plans to go public

Tue 16th Feb 2010

Sainsbury's have submitted an application to build a new store on the sight of the former Brown Lennox site in Pontypridd.

Canal (photography: Karen Roberts)

Renewed Safety Concerns After School Crossing Attendant Hit By Car

Fri 12th Feb 2010

There have been renewed calls for a pedestrian crossing outside Parc Lewis Primary School in Treforest following an incident in which the crossing patrol officer was hit by a car.

Crossing (photography: Karen Roberts)

Prevention Better Than Cure

Fri 29th Jan 2010

Welsh Liberal Democrat Councillors have expressed concern that a lack of routine highways maintenance will lead to more flooding misery for residents in Pontypridd.

drains (photography: Karen Roberts)

Credit Where It is Due

Fri 29th Jan 2010

Not only does South Wales Police have a new Chief Constable, but the Pontypridd division has a new Chief Inspector who certainly appears to have made a promising start.

police horses (photography: Karen Roberts)

Proposed Ward Changes Are Idiotic

Mon 25th Jan 2010

Councillor Mike Powell has reacted angrily to the latest Boundary Commission review calling it "little short of imbecilic"

Shoppers Turned Away as Car Park Remains Closed

Mon 21st Dec 2009

Retailers in towns and cities throughout Wales were given a boost this Christmas by a flurry of last minute shoppers which have brought welcome relief to many businesses suffering because of the recession.

Sardis Car park (photography: Karen Roberts)

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