Coal tips that pose a danger to be tackled with £34m funding

In response to landslips at coal tips in Wales, over £34m is being invested to improve safety, with 130 sites in 10 local authority areas targeted for safety work, including the most at-risk sites in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Residents in affected areas like Cwmtillery express frustration over the delayed funding, citing past damages and ongoing threats, as efforts are made to address safety concerns and potential risks posed by disused coal tips across Wales. The Welsh government aims to establish a dedicated body for monitoring and managing these sites through proposed legislation to ensure the safety of nearby communities.

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