The ‘Community Stars Awards’ are run by Gerald Jones MP and Dawn Bowden MS, and recognise volunteers who “go above and beyond”.
Tag: Upper Rhymney Valley
“Long-term” closures required for road still in need of repair
The A469 near Troedrhiwfuwch, which runs between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn, was affected by a landslip in 2014, and Storm Dennis in 2020.
“It needs to be commemorated” – Miners’ strike 40 years on
New Tredegar residents and former miners came together this month to mark 40 years since the miners’ strike.
“Enough is enough”: Councillors object to proposed Rhymney HMO
Cllrs Carl Cuss and David Harse have written to the council to oppose plans to turn 16 High Street into a five-bedroom HMO.
New £17m Welsh and English school campus could be ready in 2027
A new dual-language school campus could open in Rhymney in September 2027, barring any unexpected delays.
Two arrested on suspicion of robbery and drug dealing following police chase
According to Gwent Police, the car was stolen and driving with false number plates.
“It’s a community”: Charity reflects on 30 years of helping seriously ill residents
Helping Hands provides several free services for seriously ill people in Rhymney, Pontlottyn, Abertysswg, Deri, and Fochriw.
Take a quick tour of Rhymney’s refurbished library
The library was originally due to open in the summer of 2023 but was set back by several delays, including vandalism.
Upper Rhymney Valley residents asked for their views on how funding should be spent
Upper Rhymney Valley residents are being asked for their views on how money should be spent in their area.
Historic 150-year-old chapel which closed last year given new life by local charity
Helping Hands Cancer Self-Help Group has taken over Beulah Chapel in Rhymney after it closed its doors in March of last year.