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The Council's longest-serving School Crossing Patrol Officer has retired after 35 years of service. For a period lasting almost half her life, Marion Walker has helped pupils and families in Beddau walk safely to and from school each day

Rob Page grew up in the Rhondda, and Wednesday's visit came a year after he helped us open another local pitch at Baglan Field, Penyrenglyn

The A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road will be closed for five overnight work shifts from November 13-17 (9pm to 6am), for repair and maintenance work to the rock netting at the location of last year's large wildfire

The Council is pleased to announce that a £1 maximum single fare for all bus journeys that start and end in Rhondda Cynon Taf will be applied for the whole of December 2023 – providing cheaper travel this festive period

Work is expected to last around four weeks, and will carry out local repairs to the masonry wall next to the river – which includes rebuilding a small section of the structure

Visitors to Pontypridd Town Centre may notice works activity within the former Bingo Hall site next week, after the Council appointed a contractor to carry out initial preparatory work ahead of its full redevelopment in the New Year

Christmas may be a while away, but the preparations begin right here, right now – and we are delighted to announce the launch of our Santa Appeal 2023!

Cabinet Members have agreed to further progress the proposals to create a new special school for Rhondda Cynon Taf by 2026, having considered the feedback received in a recent public consultation

Sunday 5th November is Bonfire Night, and the Council would like to encourage people to stay safe and be considerate to others whilst enjoying themselves this year.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Blue Plaque scheme celebrates the heritage of the County Borough by placing blue plaques dedicated to people who contributed to the history of the area on buildings were they worked, lived or performed.