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New Mayor Appointed

Councillor Dan Owen-Jones is the new Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf, having been appointed at the Council's 29th Annual General Meeting, which took place on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.

10 May 2024

Next phase of Treforest footbridge scheme will utilise river working

Residents will notice pontoons being used on the river at the Castle Inn Footbridge over the next few weeks, as the contractor carries out the next phase of scheduled work. The footbridge will remain open for use throughout

10 May 2024

Hawthorn Safe Routes in Communities scheme to start on site

Work will soon get underway to improve local pedestrian facilities and the safe routes to school in Hawthorn – to complement the major investment in modern education facilities being delivered for the community later this year

08 May 2024

Latest phase of wall repairs along Berw Road to rectify storm damage

The Council will begin its latest phase of repairs to the next section of the river wall located along Berw Road in Pontypridd. A footway closure is needed next to the wall, but two-way traffic flow will be maintained for road users

08 May 2024

New Corporate Plan is adopted – 'Working with our Communities'

Elected Members have agreed the Council's new Corporate Plan (2024-2030) following extensive engagement activity – setting a vision for Rhondda Cynon Taf, as well as our four Well-being Objectives and priorities for the next six years

07 May 2024

May Bank Holiday important Council service information

The Council will be closed from 5pm on Friday, May 3 and re-open at 8:30am on Tuesday, May 7 – this applies to ALL major services aside from out-of-hours emergencies.

03 May 2024

Important funding secured to reduce flood risk in communities

Welsh Government has announced that the Council has secured more than £1.48m across key funding programmes for 2024/25 – to deliver local flood alleviation work and targeted schemes to create more flood-resilient roads

03 May 2024

Refurbishment of commercial premises in Pontypridd Town Centre

Visitors to Pontypridd will soon notice work activity to improve the condition and appearance of a block of Council-owned buildings at Taff Street. The scheme will likely cause minimal disruption, with all premises remaining open

03 May 2024

RCT Council recognised as an Age-Friendly Community!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council are pleased to announce our recognition as an age-friendly community after becoming a member of the World Health Organisation's Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

03 May 2024

A Blue Plaque For The Only Rhondda Valleys Apprentice Cooper

A blue plaque was recently unveiled in Pontygwaith dedicated to the only Cooper in the Rhondda Valleys.

02 May 2024

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