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Storm Claudia Update: Saturday 15 November

Thankfully, Storm Claudia caused no major issues throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf. Crews, contractors, residents and businesses all played their part in preparing for the worst that fortunately passed.

15 November 2025

Friday weather warning upgraded to AMBER and a named storm

The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning for heavy rain to AMBER for Friday, November 14, and designated the upcoming weather event as Storm Claudia

14 November 2025

New look gym and spin studio for Abercynon Sports Centre

A new-look gym and spin room will be created at Abercynon Sports Centre, thanks to a significant £350,000 investment.

14 November 2025

Residents Scammed by OVER £180k in A MONTH!

A warning is being issues to residents across Rhondda Cynon Taf and beyond as Cowboy traders scam residents out of over £180,000 in just ONE month.

13 November 2025

Met Office issues FIFTH weather warning in two weeks

Residents and businesses are advised to prepare in advance for heavy rain, with the potential for flooding and disruption, on Friday 14 November – especially in previously-impacted areas

12 November 2025

The Hidden Price of Beauty: Get Cosmetic Confident!

The Council is proud to support Day Two of Trading Standards Wales' (TSW) Spotlight Week, which today, focuses on "Get Cosmetic Confident," empowering residents to make safer choices about the products and procedures they choose.

12 November 2025

Local wall repair scheme to get underway in Aberaman

The wall is located between the A4059 and Glancynon Terrace, and the repair scheme will take place from November 17. Work includes removing vegetation, rebuilding a small section of defective masonry, and repointing areas of the structure.

12 November 2025

Turning the page on learning: Rhydywaun's 'Dim Ond Darllen' scheme inspires learners!

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Rhydywaun in the Cynon Valley recently invited Author and Educator Mary Myatt to the school to meet with teachers and learners to find out more about the school's new Dim Ond Darllen (Just Reading) scheme.

12 November 2025

Improving the culvert network at key location in Cilfynydd

The Council will undertake a works scheme in Cilfynydd to deliver culvert inlet improvements, requiring some traffic management along a short section of the A4054

12 November 2025

Rhondda Cynon Taf War Memorial Digitisation Project Marks New Milestone

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to share an update on the ongoing War Memorials Digitisation Project, with five newly digitised memorials now live on the RCT Our Heritage website – bringing the total to six.

11 November 2025

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