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Work will soon get underway to improve local pedestrian facilities and the safe routes to school in Hawthorn – to complement the major investment in modern education facilities being delivered for the community later this year

The Council will begin its latest phase of repairs to the next section of the river wall located along Berw Road in Pontypridd. A footway closure is needed next to the wall, but two-way traffic flow will be maintained for road users

Elected Members have agreed the Council's new Corporate Plan (2024-2030) following extensive engagement activity – setting a vision for Rhondda Cynon Taf, as well as our four Well-being Objectives and priorities for the next six years

Welsh Government has announced that the Council has secured more than £1.48m across key funding programmes for 2024/25 – to deliver local flood alleviation work and targeted schemes to create more flood-resilient roads

Visitors to Pontypridd will soon notice work activity to improve the condition and appearance of a block of Council-owned buildings at Taff Street. The scheme will likely cause minimal disruption, with all premises remaining open

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council are pleased to announce our recognition as an age-friendly community after becoming a member of the World Health Organisation's Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities.

A blue plaque was recently unveiled in Pontygwaith dedicated to the only Cooper in the Rhondda Valleys.

Following the recent passing of three of our beloved former Mayors, tributes are being paid by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council in honour of each of the lives sadly lost.

Planning permission has been granted to replace the damaged Feeder Pipe Footbridge located between Abercynon and Quakers Yard – with an upgraded structure designed to be wider and also more resilient to future storm events

The Council has recently completed culvert improvements at Nant y Fedw in Ynysboeth and the nearby section of Abercynon Road – to alleviate the risk of flooding in the community