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Cabinet has agreed proposals to standardise waste collections across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

In 2019, no. 26 Hannah Street in Porth was a dilapidated, vacant property. However, Andrew Murrain could see the potential of the property in the heart of the town centre.

In July 2023, RCT's Cabinet approved proposals to redevelop the Rock Grounds Building in Aberdare Town Centre. These plans form part of the adopted Aberdare strategy and will see the Building redeveloped into a high-quality hotel.

The Council is currently progressing plans to redevelop the derelict land on Hannah Street Porth (opposite the Bingo Hall) with a proposal for the space to be turned into a much-needed short-stay car park and landscaped seating area.

Work to construct the next phase of the Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route – the section that stretches across Ferndale – will begin from this week. There is expected to be minimal overall disruption to the community throughout

On Saturday, 22 June, Rhondda Cynon Taf celebrated Armed Forces Day 2024 at Ynysangharad Park in Pontypridd.

Lido Lovers will be pleased to know the main summer season for Lido Ponty resumes on Wednesday, August 14.

Alongside an appointed design partner, the Council is continuing to develop its plans for a new residential care accommodation that was previously agreed for Ferndale – with initial ground testing currently taking place

This latest update confirms that the bridge is currently on course to reopen to two-way traffic and pedestrians by the end of July 2024

This latest update also confirms both elements of the scheme, the public realm space and new bus bays, are on course to open during early August 2024 – ahead of the National Eisteddfod of Wales in Pontypridd