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RCT Council is Proudly Supporting Spring Clean Cymru

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is proud to support this year's Spring Clean Cymru event and is urging residents to join the fight against litter and show how much they 'Love Where They Live'.

19 March 2026

Unlicensed Aberdare Dog Boarder Prosecuted

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has successfully prosecuted an Aberdare woman for operating an unlicensed home boarding business in breach of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963

19 March 2026

Store Owner FINED and Prohibited for UNSAFE food practices

Mr Veliah Muraleetharan, who owns and operates THREE businesses in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been found guilty of food hygiene offences relating to Sherwood Stores, Llwynypia and Prohibited from operating any food business in WALES.

19 March 2026

Unlicensed Taxi Driver Prosecuted

An unlicensed taxi driver has been ordered to pay a £760 fine following a successful prosecution carried out by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Licensing and Enforcement Officers.

19 March 2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026: From Awareness to Action

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is proud to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 16 to 22) with a week-long campaign on this year's theme, From Awareness to Action: Making Organisational Change Happen

16 March 2026

Important Funding for Coal Tip Sites Confirmed For The Year Ahead

The Council has secured £13.7 million funding from Welsh Government for its continuing work to inspect, maintain, and deliver targeted works at coal tip sites across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

16 March 2026

Celebrating Social Work

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is proudly celebrating the incredible contribution of our Adult and Children's Services teams during Social Work Week (March 16 to 20) and on World Social Work Day (March 17).

15 March 2026

Extra support for local businesses with increased Business Rate Reduction Scheme

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has confirmed a further uplift to its Local Business Rate Reduction Scheme for 2026/27, providing extra financial support to help local shops, cafés, pubs, and other high‑street businesses manage the year ahead.

13 March 2026

Bus journeys in Rhondda Cynon Taf to be cheaper over Easter holiday

The Council's offer of cheaper bus travel over the holiday period will again return for Easter 2026.

13 March 2026

Ty Pentwyn Care Home Honoured with Heritage Recognition for Its Historic Role in the Rhondda

A Blue Plaque for the Last Cottage Hospital in the Rhondda

12 March 2026

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