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The Big Welsh Bite is back for 2026 with a weekend full of food and festivities!

Get ready to savour the flavours of Wales at the Big Welsh Bite Food and Drink Festival, returning to Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August.

24 June 2026

Extreme heat: service updates and health advice

Residents are advised to take extra care, look out for others, and check this page for updates to Council services

23 June 2026

Designing Out Crime Award for Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn!

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn Wins Recognition for Outstanding Design and Safety

23 June 2026

Pontypridd Shop CLOSED for Illegal Tobacco Sales!

A PONTYPRIDD shop has been forced to CLOSE with immediate effect following a successful investigation into the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards team.

22 June 2026

Reviewing how e-bikes and e-scooters are used in local communities

Cabinet has considered a report on the laws and enforcement responsibilities for the use of e-bikes and e-scooters – discussing the public's concerns about anti-social behaviour, safety, and illegal use within our local communities

18 June 2026

Have your say about improving Pontypridd Bus Station over the weeks ahead

The Council will soon be asking the public for their views about improving the infrastructure at the main bus station in Pontypridd – your input will be important to shape the plans!

18 June 2026

Routine maintenance work to get underway at Cefnpennar tip

Two weeks of work by the RCT Streetcare Team will complete vegetation clearance, as part of the drainage maintenance around channels and culverts - from Tuesday, June 16

15 June 2026

Rhondda Cynon Taf Veterans Recognised as Welsh Veterans Awards Finalists

Veterans and organisations from Rhondda Cynon Taf have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Armed Forces community after being shortlisted as finalists for the Welsh Veterans Awards 2026

15 June 2026

Road repairs at Llanwonno mountain route requiring a road closure

The closure will enable the carriageway works to be safely carried out – starting from 8am on Tuesday, June 16, and finishing by the end of the day on Friday, June 19

12 June 2026

Rhondda Heritage Park Museum Does It Again!

Rhondda Heritage Park Museum is proud to announce that it has been recognised with the prestigious Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2026.

11 June 2026

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