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South Wales Argus
39 minutes ago
- Health
- South Wales Argus
New free summer tennis initiative launched in Rhymney
The programme, aimed at bringing youngsters together to promote positive communities, health, and fitness, started this week as part of the Respect Rhymney initiative. Gwent Police's neighbourhood officers are working with sport development officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council for the scheme. The free programme, named 'In the Right Court,' will run every Monday between 4pm and 6pm. It aims to give young people the chance to meet neighbourhood officers, learn tennis skills, and enjoy community learning. All tennis equipment is provided. Inspector Lysha Thompson, leading the programme, said: "It was great to see such a fantastic turnout for the opening session, with over 30 young people – aged between three and 12 – coming down to the courts to meet officers. "With a mix of drills, exercises and games, there was something for everyone, and it provided us with a great opportunity to meet the children and their guardians, and, as well as all the tennis on show, strike up a conversation around how we can all make Rhymney a community to be proud of." The next session is scheduled for Monday, June 9, and will continue every Monday, weather permitting, until the end of September. The Respect Rhymney programme is part of Gwent Police's Clear, Hold, Build initiative. The 'Clear' phase involves targeting crime groups to prevent their operation. This is followed by enforcement and engagement to maintain the area and prevent other organised crime groups from moving in. The 'Build' phase focuses on fostering pride in the area and educating children and young people on the consequences of crime and antisocial behaviour. The initiative aims to create a safer, more engaged community in Rhymney by involving young people in positive activities. To find out more about the neighbourhood policing team's work in the area or other initiatives, people can visit the Respect Rhymney section on the Gwent Police website.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- General
- Wales Online
New fines aim to boost recycling rate but locals say 'try actually collecting bins first!'
New fines aim to boost recycling rate but locals say 'try actually collecting bins first!' Caerphilly County Borough Council's recycling advisory teams - or 'RATs' - could hand £70 fines to repeat offenders who throw recyclable materials into their general waste bins (Image: undefined via Getty Images ) Wales Online readers are outraged to hear that crews will sift through residents' rubbish bins in an effort to boost recycling rates. Caerphilly county council's recycling advisory teams – or 'RATs' – could impose £70 fines on repeat offenders who dispose of recyclable materials in their general waste bins. Fines will only be issued as a last resort if previous attempts to engage with and educate persistent offenders prove unsuccessful. Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for waste, informed colleagues that the county's residents are generating 410kg of residual waste each year, compared to a national average of 360kg. A 2023 study revealed that 59% of the contents of general waste bins could actually be recycled. Failure to meet national recycling targets could result in hefty fines from the Welsh Government. Under the new penalty system, a third offence could ultimately lead to a £70 fixed penalty notice, which would be reduced to £35 if paid within two weeks. During a cabinet meeting, the council's waste strategy officer Hayley Jones stated that teams had "engaged with several thousand residents" regarding the existing recycling scheme, "As well as the positive impact that removing the material would have, there are significant financial savings that can be achieved, particularly if we can divert food waste," she explained. "This is attributed to the lower costs of processing food waste through anaerobic digestion compared to incineration of general rubbish." Council leader Sean Morgan further commented "when we are using the anaerobic facility it's a real circular economy because it's in our county borough." The council has introduced an online resource, Recycle Right, to assist residents with proper disposal methods for various items and materials. Residents can access Recycle Right on the council's website here. Commenter Hongkongphewee says: 'Not sure about Caerphilly, but this stuff is what Merthyr Council wants you to put in your general waste wheelie bin. Nappies & hygiene products? Pet waste? Broken glass? I wouldn't want to be the council operative poking around in peoples bins that could possibly contain any of these.' 0xo asks: 'What happens if a passer-by finishes their drink and decides to put their bottle or wrapping in someone's bin as they walk past? Especially if you live near a take away or shop?' Cymru1 agrees: 'Also, if there is no house number on the bin where are they going to send the fine? It will be the householder's word against the binman and that's not going to work.' Cindy-incidentally adds: 'Bins that anyone can walk past and dump anything in? I can't see this happening and it's totally not fair on the recycling team to have to do this. Will it be one of the councillors doing this search? No, I doubt it very much.' Grimreaperdude states: 'This is unbelievable! Caerphilly council have missed 15 recycling collections in the past 21 weeks in the area I live. If they care that much about actually achieving their recycling targets, they might want to try actually collecting it in the first place!!' Vandals points out: 'Merthyr's done it for years. No problems, just recycle. It's not hard.' Dai257 jokes: 'Well they'll have to fill their bins 'Caerphilly' in future!' Barrian writes: 'I think these councils forget we pay them and not the other way around.' Studivine19 agrees: 'I can't speak about Caerphilly Council, but over with Neath Port Talbot, the recycling team sure do like leaving a mess after collecting the recycling bags every week. I wonder if I could issue fines to the NPT council for littering?' Udy wonders: 'Anyone would think our local authorities who take care of education, social care, elderly care etc would have better things to spend our money on.' How do you feel about the new plan, will it improve recycling rates in Wales? Have your say in our comments section. Article continues below
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
International rugby tournament to take place at Caerphilly venue
The Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach will host the 2025 Six Nations Women's Summer Series. Caerphilly County Borough Council announced the venue for the prestigious international tournament, which will take place on July 5, 11, and 17. The Summer Series features mainly under-20 squads from all Six Nations unions: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Each team is allowed to include up to five under-23 players per matchday squad. The event provides a vital platform for the next generation of rugby stars to compete at an international level. Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for leisure, said: "It's fantastic to see the Centre for Sporting Excellence hosting international fixtures of this scale. "Events like this put Caerphilly on the sporting map, showcasing our world-class facilities and commitment to both grassroots and elite sport. "We look forward to welcoming teams, supporters, and rugby fans to the borough this summer." The decision to bring the tournament to Ystrad Mynach reflects the centre's growing reputation as a hub for both community use and elite performance sport. All matches will be streamed live via the Six Nations U20 YouTube channel, with additional content shared across Six Nations Rugby social media channels.
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Ystrad Mynach to host Six Nations Women's Summer Series
Caerphilly County Borough Council announced the venue for the prestigious international tournament, which will take place on July 5, 11, and 17. The Summer Series features mainly under-20 squads from all Six Nations unions: England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. Each team is allowed to include up to five under-23 players per matchday squad. The event provides a vital platform for the next generation of rugby stars to compete at an international level. Councillor Chris Morgan, cabinet member for leisure, said: "It's fantastic to see the Centre for Sporting Excellence hosting international fixtures of this scale. "Events like this put Caerphilly on the sporting map, showcasing our world-class facilities and commitment to both grassroots and elite sport. "We look forward to welcoming teams, supporters, and rugby fans to the borough this summer." The decision to bring the tournament to Ystrad Mynach reflects the centre's growing reputation as a hub for both community use and elite performance sport. All matches will be streamed live via the Six Nations U20 YouTube channel, with additional content shared across Six Nations Rugby social media channels.
South Wales Argus
26-05-2025
- General
- South Wales Argus
Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre extension opens
The extension to Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre in Ystrad Mynach was officially opened on Friday, May 23. The two-storey extension provides additional classrooms to accommodate up to an additional 80 pupils with specialist intervention areas, a new soft playroom, and outdoor play spaces. There is also a relocated memorial garden and school allotment area. This project was jointly funded by Caerphilly County Borough Council and Welsh Government through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, which forms part of the council's wider Place Shaping Strategy. The new wing that links to the original school was constructed by Willmott Dixon. This project, which includes the refurbishment of the existing school facilities alongside the new two-storey extension, totalled approximately £18 million. Councillor Carol Andrews, cabinet member for education and communities, said: "This investment is a powerful statement of our shared commitment to giving every child in the county borough the very best start. "The facility has been shaped around the needs and potential of the pupils that attend. "They will help children learn, play and thrive – and I cannot wait to see the amazing things that will be achieved here." Headteacher David Jenkins said: "It has been a privilege to lead the school through this exciting period of change which has resulted in a state of the art, multi-million-pound extension for our pupils, their families and staff. "Today's formal opening is a fitting celebration of the ethos, culture and sheer hard work associated with our school and its partners. "There are too many people to thank individually but on behalf of the school, my sincerest thanks must go to Welsh Government, Caerphilly Council, our governing body, the previous headteacher who started the journey and our principal contractor Wilmott Dixon for making our pupils' dreams a reality."
