We hope you were able to have a safe Christmas celebrating with some of your family; and if you were on your own, we hope it was peaceful.
Unfortunately, this January we are in lockdown again; but the
great news is that the Pontyclun Surgery has started a programme of
vaccinations. If you are over 80 you may already have had your first
vaccination and if you have not, contact the surgery. If you are unsure about
having the vaccination, remember that we all need to have the vaccination in
order to keep us all safe. You will be protecting your children and
grandchildren.
Can we imagine returning to a sociable and safe life? Let’s keep
hoping.
Christmas in Pontyclun
Pontyclun had a festive feel during December with the
sparkling street lights, festively decorated shop windows and the fantastic
Christmas tree that many of you helped to decorate.
Apply for your right to free school meals
Because of COVID, some of you may lose your job. If you have
children, don’t forget to apply for free school meals. This not only helps your
family finances, but the school your children attends receive a small grant
depending upon the number of children who are in receipt of free school meals. If
your child is not able to attend school, you may be eligible for vouchers. Go
to this link in order to apply: https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/ENhoolsandLearnin/Resident/Scg/Freeschoolmeals.aspx.
The Strategic plan for Rhondda Cynon Taf.
During this next year, Rhondda Cynon Taff Council will be
consulting on a new local development plan. The development plan is the
strategic document for our council area which sets out locations for new
houses, industry, business sites etc. Look out for the consultation. We will
keep you updated.
Already there are land owners around Pontyclun who are
preparing their fields with the intention of submitting them as candidate
sites. Trees are being felled, access into fields is being made bigger and
service pipes are being laid. We are challenging this activity.
Community Council News
Pontyclun Community Council has 11 volunteer members, none
of whom receives payment. It still meets monthly on Zoom. With our part-time
staff, we organised the Christmas lights and tree. We are preparing for next
year’s flower displays. The Community Council maintains 25 miles of public
footpaths in our wonderful countryside. It maintains Pontyclun Park and Ivor
Woods as much valued local facilities. We provide the public car park and toilets.
If Covid subsides, we will in the next year resume our organisation of both a
Summer Festival and the Christmas Festival as well as re-opening Café 50 as a
venue for daily meals and numerous social groups. The Community Council has
agreed to set a budget of £128,105 for next year and this will cost the average
Pontyclun household £36 as part of your Council Tax bill
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