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Work begins on the A4119 Dualling Scheme

Works officially began on the A4119 Dualling scheme today, delivering on a long-term Council commitment which will improve connectivity and encourage economic activity into the valleys.

15 August 2022

Progress update on The Big Shed development in Tonypandy

Exciting proposals to transform the old Co-op site in Tonypandy are now approved by Welsh Government – as RHA Housing aims to revitalise the site through a £13m mixed-use development, supported by the Council

15 August 2022

RCT Athletes Return Home From Commonwealth Games

Our 15 local athletes who represented Rhondda Cynon Taf as part of Team Wales at the Commonwealth Games have returned home, with Wales winning a tally of 28 medals – eight Gold, six Silver and 14 Bronze Medals.

15 August 2022

Extreme Heat Weather Warning

The Met Office has issued an AMBER weather warning of extreme heat from Thursday, August 11, to midnight on Sunday, August 14, affecting Rhondda Cynon Taf and many other parts of Wales and the UK.

12 August 2022

Connecting Communities Through Altered Images

Would you like to develop new skills and to learn more about our heritage through a series of courses and events?

12 August 2022

The Sky's The Limit For Mayor's Charities

The Wales Air Ambulance charity emergency service offers advanced critical care. The on-board consultants and critical care practitioners are highly skilled and carry some of the most pioneering medical equipment in the world.

11 August 2022

Summer Reading Challenge 2022

The school holidays are upon us and the Council is once again supporting the annual FREE Summer Reading Challenge for its younger book lovers across the County Borough.

11 August 2022

Major culvert upgrades completed at A4061 Rhigos Road

The Council has now completed major upgrades to two culverts at A4061 Rhigos Road near the Tower Colliery site – using Welsh Government funding to significantly improve the infrastructure's capacity in heavy rainfall

11 August 2022

Update on damage to the Gelligaled Park footbridge in Ystrad

The Council has provided an update on work required to repair the damaged footbridge from Pontrhondda Avenue into Gelligaled Park – including an important safety message in relation to the unsafe nature of the works area

11 August 2022

Fly-tipper FINED £700!

A Mountain Ash woman has been fined £700 for fly-tipping on her own doorstep!

10 August 2022

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