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Routine coal tip maintenance works at Cefnpennar tip

The routine activity will include upgrading the existing access tracks to improve accessibility for future maintenance and investigations. Vegetation clearance will also be completed around on-site watercourse channels

13 January 2026

Clearance work around watercourse channels at Llantwit Fardre tip site

The Council will use Welsh Government funding to undertaken vegetation clearance, as maintenance activity around watercourse channels and culverts.

13 January 2026

Updated: Traffic lights replacement on the A4059 at Hirwaun Road

The scheme is required as the signals are reaching the end of their intended design life. Improved LED signals will be installed, which are also more environmentally-friendly

09 January 2026

Latest preparations as Storm Goretti due to arrive on Thursday night

The Council continues to monitor the uncertain forecast for Storm Goretti, which is due to arrive later this evening and continue through the night. Heavy snow continues to be forecast, particularly in the north of Rhondda Cynon Taf

08 January 2026

Ongoing consultation and public event for Cymer school proposals

The Council and its contractor for the major proposed investment at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda will be hosting an in-person event on January 15, as part of an ongoing consultation

08 January 2026

AMBER weather warning issued for Storm Goretti

While there is uncertainty about the weather conditions that will arrive, there is the possibility for heavy snowfall, and we have a responsibility to prepare for this

07 January 2026

Updated: January repairs in Abercynon to rectify storm damage to a wall

The Council is giving advanced notice of upcoming work at River Row in Abercynon, which will start early in the New Year to rectify damage to a wall

07 January 2026

Ferndale Cenotaph Restored as Part of Ongoing War Memorial Programme

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to announce the completion of restoration work at Ferndale Cenotaph, carried out by Ivor Phillips Sculptors in Aberdare

06 January 2026

Jess Fishlock MBE is the 2025 Nos Galan Mystery Runner

We can't believe we get to announce this…!Jess Fishlock, MBE – Wales most-capped and all-time greatest goal scorer, is the 2025 NOS GALAN MYSTERY RUNNER.

31 December 2025

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2025

The Council, including the customer contact centre, will be CLOSED from 5pm on Tuesday, December 23 (2025), until 9am on Friday, January 2 (2026)

23 December 2025

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