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Proposal for draft Budget strategy to be considered by Cabinet

Cabinet could agree for phase two of this year's Budget consultation to focus on a draft strategy put forward by officers, proposing how the Council could set a balanced budget for 2024/25 amid significant financial challenges being faced

22 January 2024

Free Heritage Events!

Craft of Hearts Community Craft Centre, based in the Rhondda Heritage Park Museum, is very pleased to work alongside the Heritage Team in bringing forward three Heritage based Projects which are completely free to participate in!

22 January 2024

Storm Isha - Rhondda Cynon Taf

RCT is bracing for the significant impact of Storm Isha, as the Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for the region. The storm is forecasted to bring strong winds, reaching up to 80mph and heavy rain throughout Sunday and Monday.

19 January 2024

First abnormal load movement travelling to Hirwaun

The Council has been advised that the first abnormal load movement near Llwydcoed and Hirwaun has been rearranged to take place on Saturday, January 20

19 January 2024

Home to School Transport Consultation is being Extended

The Council has confirmed that the recent Home to School Transport Consultation is being extended for three weeks.

18 January 2024

Progress report and road closure for Castle Inn Bridge scheme

The Council has provided an update on the ongoing work towards reopening Castle Inn Footbridge in Treforest – including details of recently-completed service diversions and an upcoming road closure this weekend

17 January 2024

First stage of localised flood alleviation improvements in Tylorstown

Several chambers, weirs and catch pits have been installed to slow the flow of water entering the culvert, while around 180-metres of the culvert was replaced at the southern end of Park Street

16 January 2024

Delivering improvements along the local Aberdare bus corridors

The Council has provided an update on the ongoing programme of work to improve local bus stops along several key routes in the Aberdare area, using funding secured from Welsh Government

15 January 2024

Targeted repair programme for large bridge structure in Ystrad

Work will soon begin to deliver a significant repair and improvement scheme to Bodringallt Bridge, which carries the A4058 in Ystrad. Minimal disruption to the main road or the wider community is expected during the work

12 January 2024

Rhondda Cynon Taf Foster Carers' Stories Show Everyone Can 'bring something to the table' to Support Local Children in Care

A new campaign aims to inspire people from all walks of life to consider fostering with their local authority.

11 January 2024

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