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Cabinet will shortly consider school organisation proposals in the communities of Tonyrefail and Trallwn – to improve education outcomes, and ensure local schools are sustainable and best placed to deliver a high-quality education

Pontypridd has marked the reopening of the much-loved Y Muni in style, with a packed variety event on Saturday night that celebrated a host of local musical talent – raising the curtain for the venue's exciting future

The Council has provided the latest progress report for the mountainside repairs at the Treherbert end of Rhigos Mountain Road – and the scheme continues to progress in line with the timescales set at the start of the work

Cabinet will consider proposals to alter the existing residential care provision in Ferndale and Hawthorn to better align to current demand for residential care, as part of an ongoing significant investment programme

Residents and road users in Pontypridd are advised that several abnormal load deliveries will be transported through the area over the next few weeks. This will be managed by the police with a 'rolling road closure' on each occasion

Two classrooms have been refurbished at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Castellau to create a modern Nursery and Reception unit – the first phase of a project to operate a local Welsh Medium childcare facility from the school later this term

Works have begun to enhance the current hockey pitch in Ysgol Afon Wen, formerly known as Hawthorn High School, for school and community use.

A brand new building and external spaces have been opened at Glenboi Community Primary School at the start of the new academic year – to greatly improve its childcare setting and enhance the outdoor play facilities for pupils

The Council has confirmed the new bus bays at the former Pontypridd bingo hall site will be brought into permanent use from September 16 – and has also finalised the arrangements for all local services stopping at this new location

The queries have been pouring in so we're delighted to announce that visitors to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum can once again enjoy a wonderful Christmas time as Santa's Toy Mine returns from 23rd November to Christmas Eve!