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Memorial Unveiled in Spain for Tonypandy Miner Harry Dobson

A new memorial honouring Tonypandy-born miner Harry Dobson has been unveiled in Spain, marking a new milestone in Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's international Spanish Civil War heritage collaboration

16 September 2026

Jake Turns Opportunity into a Permanent Career at Vision Products

A Rhondda Cynon Taf resident who began his employment journey through a supported placement at Vision Products has now secured a permanent role and is helping others take their first steps into work

16 September 2026

RCT Council & Partners Jobs Fair returns this October!

Take the first step towards a new career at the RCT Council & Partners 2026 Jobs Fair!

15 September 2026

Help promote RCT's recreational bike rides!

With its sweeping views and challenging landscapes, exploring RCT by bike is becoming hugely popular.The Council is wants to review existing recreational cycling routes – and create supporting leaflets and guides – and needs your help!

15 September 2026

Two New Splash Pads for Pontypridd and Rhondda Among £12 million Investment in Council Priorities

Two new splash pad facilities for Pontypridd and the Rhondda, alongside enhancements to the splash pad at Aberdare Park, are among major investment proposals that will be considered by Cabinet later this month.

14 September 2026

Helping communities make the most of local renewable energy

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has published a new practical guide to help communities, schools, public sector organisations and local authorities develop renewable energy projects that bring benefits directly to local people.

14 September 2026

Funded childcare now offered to all two-year-olds in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Families across Rhondda Cynon Taf can now benefit from expanded Welsh Government-funded childcare for two-year-olds, helping more children access high-quality early years education and giving parents and carers extra support with childcare

14 September 2026

RCT Residents Recycling More Than Ever This Recycle Week!

A HUGE thank you is being given to Rhondda Cynon Taf residents for their outstanding recycling efforts as the County Borough joins the UK's biggest celebration of recycling.

14 September 2026

First site works ahead of Welsh Medium school investment in Cymer

The Cabinet Member for Education and Young People has visited Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda in Cymer, to mark the first works towards delivering an exciting, multi-million pound investment for the school

11 September 2026

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council marks 680 years since the Battle of Crécy

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is celebrating the 680th anniversary of the Battle of Crécy, an important part of local and Welsh history that still connects Llantrisant with the French town of Crécy-en-Ponthieu nearly seven centuries later.

09 September 2026

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