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Important investment scheme for key bridge carrying main road at Porth

The Council will soon undertake important future-proofing and cleaning work to New Rheola Bridge in Porth, which will require a series of weekend road closures and week-night traffic management – starting this weekend (July 25)

22 July 2026

Arrangements for the permanent closure of Berw Road Car Park

The Council has confirmed that Berw Road Car Park in Pontypridd will close permanently at the end of the day on July 30 – ahead of the demolition works for the wider redevelopment of the former police station and car park site

21 July 2026

New Treorchy War Memorial Dedicated Following Community Effort

A new War Memorial in Treorchy has been formally dedicated, providing the community with a lasting tribute to local people who served in the First World War, the Second World War and conflicts since

20 July 2026

Updated strategy to reduce the number of empty homes

A new Empty Homes Strategy has been created to build on the significant progress made in reducing the number of empty properties across the County Borough and we want residents to share their views.

17 July 2026

Site works in Treorchy and Pentre to inform flood alleviation investment

Residents in Treorchy and Pentre may notice ground investigations starting in their communities next week, as the latest work to inform significant, future flood alleviation investments is progressed

17 July 2026

Make a splash with FREE Leisure for Life family swims and ALN family swims

In addition to the return of the popular FREE FAMILY SWIMS taking place at each of the eight pools throughout the school holidays, NEW ALN Free Family swims have also been added to the timetables.

17 July 2026

Local Veterans in Rhondda Cynon Taf Honoured at 2026 Welsh Veterans Awards

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of local veterans and organisations recognised at the 2026 Welsh Veterans Awards

15 July 2026

FOUR beautiful public parks in RCT secure Green Flag Award.

Each of them will proudly fly the Green Flag from Keep Wales Tidy, having met the highest-possible standards in terms of environment, maintenance and visitor facilities.

14 July 2026

Blue Plaque to Honour Hero Harry Dobson in Tonypandy

A Blue Plaque commemorating the life and legacy of anti‑fascist campaigner Harry Dobson will be unveiled on 10 August at 11am at 121 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy (Clwb Coffi) - the house where he was born.

13 July 2026

Winning Memorial Design Announced as Spanish Civil War Heritage Collaboration Reaches New Milestone

A winning design for a new Spanish Civil War memorial has been announced, marking another key milestone in Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's international heritage collaboration

13 July 2026

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