The Boss is back in town. Everything you need to know about Bruce Springsteen in Cardiff 2024https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/bruce-springsteen-cardiff-2024-stage-29094683#ICID=Android_WalesOnlineNewsApp_AppShare My post from 2022 - Fortunately, I do get to see the Boss again 😀 https://wp.me/paI9u9-2eM
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Someone is glad to see the escalation to the Senedd Finance Committee review of the situation at the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales. (For ‘situation’ read ‘flagrant political bias’.)Ombudsman
https://twitter.com/tj_sutcliffe/status/1781001968179106002?s=09 Hyperlink to BBC News Article - Senedd backs call for new probe into Ombudsman https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cnkezejdz7ko
Merthyr Council is not the only Council where Council chiefs don’t understand how council services and policies affect residents.
https://twitter.com/NationCymru/status/1780114633015124405?s=09 Extracts from the Report Council chiefs don’t understand how council services and policies affect residents Audit Wales said: “Overall, we found that the performance information provided to senior leaders does not enable them to have a comprehensive understanding of the service user perspective and outcomes.“This restricts their ability to understand the impact of the … Continue reading Merthyr Council is not the only Council where Council chiefs don’t understand how council services and policies affect residents.
New twist in Ombudsman scandal as council’s standards committee chair quits
The scandal surrounding the office of Wales’ Ombudsman has taken a new turn with the resignation of a council’s independent standards committee chair who says his position has been undermined @ShiptonMartin For decades and decades Wales has been the land of twitching curtains and dust swept under carpets. A series of scandals and poor (dodgy) … Continue reading New twist in Ombudsman scandal as council’s standards committee chair quits
Number of homes Merthyr Tydfil needs outlined in Council report – Walesonline Article
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Uncertainty remains over future of popular community centre
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Council budget gap of £8m being forecast next year for Merthyr Tydfil
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DJ John Dee – RIP
Merthyr's legendary DJ John Dee died recently. Condolences to family and friends.Tony McKay (Anthony Bigglestone) is still around in USA somewhere I think.Ysguborwen Country Club.Free Sausages and Chips on a Saturday night 😋
Hundreds sign petition against planned HMO in Merthyr
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Community blighted by ‘totally out of control’ scramblers and quad bikes
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