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A controversial Covid-denying former councillor who was removed from his seat after not attending meetings for a year is trying to win back his place by standing in the by-election called to find a replacement.
Welsh council to trial touchless technology at pedestrian crossings
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will be trialling touchless technology at six busy pedestrian crossings in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
The detection technology, funded by the Welsh Government, will allow pedestrians to activate the signal controlled crossings by moving their hand under a sensor rather than pushing a button.
The council said the technology could be implemented at all its signal-controlled crossings if the pilot is a success.
Cllr Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and cabinet member with responsibility for highways and transportation, said: ‘The technology will help reduce the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, as we know it can live on surfaces for some time.