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Eco excellence! Local primary schools earn bronze award

On Tuesday, September 30, Councillors welcomed 13 pupils from primary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf to the Council Chambers in Pontypridd to formally receive the bronze level of the RCT Schools Eco Award.

20 October 2025

Foster Carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf celebrate contribution of foster siblings

Foster carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf are celebrating the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey.

16 October 2025

Remembrance Area For The Bereaved Opened At Trealaw Cemetery

An important place for families to reflect and remember – the first of its kind in the County Borough – has been created at Trealaw Cemetery as part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's commitment to support bereaved members of its communities.

10 October 2025

Sleigh Bells Are Ringing in Town Centres Throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf!

Santa Claus will soon be parking his sleigh in a town centre near you! He's dusting off his boots, fluffing up his beard, and packing his grotto full of festive cheer to sprinkle across Rhondda Cynon Taf's town centres.

10 October 2025

Kinship Care Week 2025: Celebrating Kinship Families in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Kinship Care Week (October 6-12) is a national week of awareness, recognition, and a celebration of kinship families.

10 October 2025

Update on exciting development at former Bronllwyn care home site

Construction work on a new specialist care accommodation in Gelli, for people with learning disabilities in adulthood and older age, is continuing to make progress on site

10 October 2025

Ground investigations at local tip site in Gilfach Goch

The work will include ground investigations on the spoil tip, to assess the conditions at the site – as part of the regular inspection work undertaken by the Council's dedicated Tip Safety Team

10 October 2025

Routine maintenance work underway at Pontypridd tip site

The vegetation clearance will targeted be along the routes previously cleared last year, and are essential to maintain an open access for future inspections and maintenance work

09 October 2025

Statutory reports now published following flooding in Storm Bert

The Council has now published all five Section 19 flood investigation reports relating to Storm Bert in November 2024 – focusing on impacted locations in the communities of Aberaman, Pontypridd, Nantgarw, Porth and Treherbert

08 October 2025

Local Power for Local Care: Coed-Ely Solar Farm now powering Royal Glamorgan Hospital

The Coed-Ely Solar Farm is now officially switched on and supplying electricity directly to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. This means that one of our most vital public services is being powered by energy generated right here in our community

08 October 2025

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