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Progress report as officers develop flagship Cynon Gateway project

The proposed project will deliver a new 1.2km link road connecting the A4059 Aberdare Bypass (at a point between Trecynon and Penywaun roundabouts) to the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road (at Croesbychan)

03 September 2026

Road reopens near Llwydcoed as bridge repair scheme is completed

The summer scheme to future-proof the structure has completed concrete repairs to the underside of the bridge deck, repairs to the topside of the bridge deck, and waterproofing works

27 August 2026

Residents invited to have their say on proposals to improve Tonypandy War Memorial

Residents are invited to share their views on proposals to improve the area surrounding Tonypandy War Memorial, as part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's continued investment in local war memorials

27 August 2026

Night shifts for next works as part of major Pontypridd development

The community in Pontypridd is advised about the next traffic management as part of the Police Station and Berw Road Car Park demolition (7pm-2am, September 1-4). This takes place at night to significantly minimise disruption

26 August 2026

First tenants welcomed to modern extra care development in Porth

The Council Leader and the Cabinet Member for Social Care have visited the new extra care accommodation in Porth – after the new state of the art development was handed over to the Council recently

25 August 2026

Planning consent secured for modern dementia care home in Ferndale

This is a key milestone towards a commitment made to provide a first-class care accommodation within the community – which can now be progressed

21 August 2026

Exciting plans to extend ALN school in Ynysybwl granted permission

Planning consent has now been secured by the Council for its exciting multi-million pound investment to extend and refurbish the Buarth y Capel satellite site of Ysgol Ty Coch, located in Ynysybwl

20 August 2026

When people work together – lives are changed

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Leisure for Life service and charity Marauders Men's Health are celebrating the first anniversary of a very special partnership.

19 August 2026

Safeguarding Park & Dare Theatre for the future

Visitors to the Park & Dare Theatre may notice scaffolding at the front of the building as work is undertaken to ensure the building remains in tip-top shape into the future.

18 August 2026

Enjoying A Summer Tipple safely!

The Council is reminding residents and visitors that alcohol-related Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) remain in place in Pontypridd and Aberdare town centres to help keep these areas safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

17 August 2026

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