Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is marking Local Democracy Week by highlighting the political process within the County Borough.
During Local Democracy Week (October 10-16), the Council will be showcasing the work that it does on behalf of its local residents and businesses, 365 days a year.
Formed in 1996, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is the third largest local authority in Wales. A total of 75 councillors represents the people of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
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Democracy affects all of us – whether we realise it or not. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council provides a vast range of services, from children and adult care to community services, education, leisure, prosperity and development to highways, streetcare, transport, public health and protection and birth, marriage and bereavement services.
From picking up your kerbside recycling each week, emptying bins, licensing issues and the distribution of grants.
The Council is also there in times of need, as was highlighted during the global pandemic which affected us all. Our staff are also there for you during adverse weather conditions as well as during inclement winter weather, whatever time of day or night.
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Only recently, the Council’s Cabinet pledged to ensure all of its contracted adult independent social care workers, as well as all direct payment recipients, will be paid at least the Real Living Wage by December this year.
Cabinet has also supported initial plans to utilise new £85M funding from Welsh Government’s 21st Century Schools and Colleges Programme – so projects in Llanharry, Cymer, Glyn-coch, Penrhys, Llantwit Fardre and Talbot Green, along with a new special school, can be developed further.
Throughout the summer months, the Council has been carrying out £7.7M school improvements across the County Borough as part of its wider £373.6M #RCTinvest programme, as the Council continues to make significant enhancements to the quality of its schools, which is a vital part of both its school modernisation programme and its 21st Century Schools Programme.
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Would you like to become involved in the democratic process at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council? Ahead of next year’s local government elections, the Council will be hosting virtual engagement events aimed at potential election candidates and those people who would like to gain a better understanding of the workings of a very busy local authority.
The Council will also continue to engage with its young voters, ensuring that their voices are heard loud and proud right across our County Borough.
The public is now able to follow the democratic process of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council from the comfort of their own homes, with the webcasting of meetings, and plans in the coming weeks to live stream Council Committee meetings, commencing with Cabinet Meeting, chaired by Council Leader, Councillor Andrew Morgan, later this month.
The Council is keen to encourage all those people eligible to vote in Rhondda Cynon Taf to have their say. You can only vote in all elections if your name is on the Register of Electors.
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Councillor Maureen Webber, Deputy Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, said: “Democracy within all levels of Government is so important. Our Council has always welcomed engagement with its residents and businesses, something we will continue to do.
“It is only by working together with our communities that we can achieve so much – and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has a proud catalogue of achievements.
“We are delighted to be supporting Local Democracy Week as we go from strength-to-strength, and I urge anyone who has a great passion and interest in their local area to stand up and be counted.
“Be a part of our proud Democratic process. Have your say where and when it matters and together we can all make a huge difference.”
Posted on 11/10/2022