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Enjoy the Last Weeks of the Summer Holidays Safely!

With only 2 weeks of the summer holidays left, RCT Council are encouraging young people and their families to enjoy the rest of their break as safely as possible and make the most of the wide range of activities available.

12 August 2026

Residents asked to complete survey on how we communicate flood risk

The survey's feedback will help officers develop a Flood Risk Management Communications Strategy, and over the next six weeks it will gather important views and experiences from residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders

10 August 2026

Street light replacement in Talbot Green completed ahead of schedule

Works have been progressing over the past three weekends – due to good progress made, the advertised lane closures for the coming weekend (August 15-16) are now not required

10 August 2026

Redundancy Support Sessions

A series of information sessions have been organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and its partners to support those affected by the recent, unexpected closure of the London Mint Office Ltd distribution centre in Williamstown.

07 August 2026

Rhondda Shop CLOSED For Illegal Tobacco & Vape Sales

A Rhondda shop has been forced to CLOSE after it was issued with a Closure Order by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards department for the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products, including reports of sales to children.

06 August 2026

Battery Recycling Challenge Winners Announced

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is celebrating another outstanding environmental achievement after schools across the County Borough helped recycle a huge 1,210 kilograms of batteries through the 2025-26 Schools Battery Recycling Challenge.

06 August 2026

THREE Schools Crowned Recycling Winners!

The Easter bunny paid an eggstra special visit to winning schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf this month – yes we know its August - to crown three schools winners of the Easter Egg Recycling Challenge.

06 August 2026

Local DJ to share the stage with 90s icons at RCT Summer Party

A Rhondda Cynon Taf resident is set to live out a lifelong dream this summer as he takes to the stage alongside some of his musical heroes at the sold-out RCT 90's Summer Party!

05 August 2026

Drainage maintenance works to begin at Penrhiwceiber tip site

Residents are advised that routine works will be taking place over the weeks ahead at the disused Penrhiwceiber coal tip site, using Welsh Government funding

05 August 2026

Local maintenance work at former coal tip site in Treherbert

The Council will utilise important Welsh Government funding to carry out routine vegetation clearance, starting in the week commencing Monday, August 3, and lasting two weeks

04 August 2026

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