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New Artist in Service to inspire local creativity

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Arts & Cultural Service is delighted to announce that Clare Potter (artist name clare e. potter) has been appointed as the next Artist in Service from until June 2026.

04 December 2025

Full planning permission for key Aberdare town centre development

Exciting proposals to redevelop the Rock Grounds in Aberdare have been granted planning consent. This is an important landmark in the multi-million pound project, which is subject to a full funding package being secured

04 December 2025

Resilient Roads work scheme to begin at key location in Porth

A series of important highway drainage improvements will be made at Cemetery Road in Porth, using Welsh Government funding secured by the Council

03 December 2025

First phase of wall repair scheme in Tonypandy to get underway

The work at Llwynypia Road will start on Monday, December 8, and will be split into two phases of work. The overall scheme will be completed during spring 2026

03 December 2025

Illegal Scrap Dealer FINED!

A Caerphilly man who was caught red handed illegally collecting scrap metal in Beddau has been fined more than £1,100 by Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court.

02 December 2025

Pedestrian and cycle training for pupils during Road Safety Week

Primary school children across Rhondda Cynon Taf have once again been engaged during this year's national Road Safety Week, as Council officers undertook a series of important safety training sessions

02 December 2025

It's the Most Wonderful Time to RE...

RCT Council is wishing all its residents a 'REally' great Christmas and a greener New Year as part of its latest festive recycling campaign, which aims to encourage everyone to Re-use, Repair, Recycle and Re-heat.

01 December 2025

Amber Weather Warning for Monday 1 December

The Met Office has issued an AMBER weather warning for heavy rain starting early hours Monday, December 1. Heavy rain is expected to arrive from late Sunday night and continue throughout Monday.

29 November 2025

Parking in our town centres will be FREE once again this December

The popular yearly initiative will see parking charges in all Council car parks waived after 10am each day, from Monday, December 1, to Wednesday, December 31, inclusive

28 November 2025

School development gives Keenan his first construction industry role

The major investment in a new Additional Learning Needs School in Clydach Vale is not only providing a first-class education facility – it's also giving local people employment and training opportunities in the construction sector

27 November 2025

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