NEATH AM WELCOMES PLANNING DECISION

Neath AM, Gwenda Thomas, today expressed her satisfaction at NPT Council’s decision to give the go-ahead for a medical centre near Glynneath.

After a long running campaign by local residents the Council today granted planning permission for the Vale of Neath Primary Health Care Centre on the outskirts of Glynneath.

Mrs Thomas said: “I am delighted by the Council’s decision. I know from numerous constituent cases how much this new development will improve the quality of life of many people living in the Upper Neath Valley. I held several meetings last year with senior management at the Local Health Board and made sure that either I or my representatives attended local meetings on the issue.”

“Whilst this is excellent news for the Neath Valley we must make sure that this new development is not at the expense of service provision in other areas. Along with Cllr Des Davies, I am investigating the serious concerns of my constituents in Resolven, who feel they may lose their local surgeries."

Glynneath Town Councillor Eifion Jenkins said: “I’d like to thank Mrs Thomas for the support she has given the community’s campaign. I know it will be very much appreciated by the residents of Glynneath and the surrounding districts.”