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Pontypridd Shop CLOSED for Illegal Tobacco Sales!

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

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

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

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

Maintaining effective drainage at Mountain Ash tip site

Important maintenance work will take place at the Craig y Duffryn tip in Mountain Ash from next week, as vegetation clearance will reduce the risk of obstructions to the site drainage

11 June 2026

THREE fined in crackdown on blue badge abuse in RCT

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is issuing a stark warning to anyone who abuses the use of Blue Disabled Badges following the successful prosecution of THREE offenders last month.

10 June 2026

Pontypridd Business FINED OVER £3,200

A Pontypridd business has pleaded guilty to the sale and possession of counterfeit clothing.

10 June 2026

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