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At its meeting on Monday, September 23, Cabinet approved the new draft RCT Housing Strategy (2024-2030), initiating a formal public consultation phase.

This will result in an Early Years satellite base being established in Tonyrefail, and an investment of up to £5m in an existing specialist provision in Ynysybwl

Welsh Government funding of almost £1m has been secured to develop the next stages of the significant Treorchy Flood Alleviation Scheme – to progress the design of a preferred option that was previously shared with residents

The Council will consult on proposals to enhance its mainstream Learning Support Class offer for pupils with Additional Learning Needs – which would increase the number of classes in the County Borough from 48 to 52

Cabinet has agreed a proposed supplementary capital programme that would invest a further £6m for Highways and Strategic Projects in 2024/25, on top of the Council's major capital programme already being delivered this year

Following a public consultation, Cabinet has progressed proposals to increase the level of council tax premium that is applied to owners of properties that have remained empty for more than a year – for the benefit of communities

The Council has provided an update on the ongoing scheme to install the replacement Feeder Pipe Footbridge near Abercynon. The project continues to progress to the programme, and is causing minimal disruption locally

In Thursday's Cabinet report, officers have set out that the proposed £6.95m investment can be fully-met by the Investment/Infrastructure reserve that the Council holds

Important Welsh Government funding has been secured to help progress a significant flood alleviation scheme at Arfryn Terrace in Tylorstown – to invest in further protection measures for the community in the years to come

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