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New Ferndale care development reaches its construction phase

It follows the recent appointment of a project contractor, along with initial vegetation clearance work last month. Located at the former 'Chubb' Factory site the new, modern dementia care accommodation will replace Ferndale House Care Home

13 November 2026

Service disruption – Microsoft Outlook outage

We are currently experiencing disruption to some Council services due to a widespread Microsoft Outlook outage affecting organisations across the world.

13 November 2026

Watercourse resilience work to begin in Mountain Ash street

The Council will start an important works scheme next week at Allen Street in Mountain Ash, to repair and strengthen a series of river walls and embankments ahead of the winter

12 November 2026

New Tobacco and Vape Laws Set to Protect Future Generations in RCT

Businesses and residents across Rhondda Cynon Taf are being urged to be aware and prepare for important changes to tobacco and vaping laws that aim to protect children and young people.

11 November 2026

Safeguarding Week encourages communities to look beyond the obvious

Hidden harm is not always easy to recognise, but understanding possible signs, listening without judgement and knowing how to respond could help protect a child or adult who may be at risk

09 November 2026

Councillor Maureen Webber BEM to step down as Deputy Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

Cllr Webber has played a leading role in the Council's Cabinet since 2010 has served as elected member of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council since 1996, serving the communities of Rhydfelen and Treforest electoral wards.

04 November 2026

Celebrating the opening of Ysgol Cambrian to staff and pupils today

The Council is delighted to announce that Ysgol Cambrian in Clydach Vale has opened to pupils and staff today – becoming the fifth Additional Learning Needs School in Rhondda Cynon Taf

04 November 2026

Our Santa Appeal for 2026 is OPEN NOW!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has launched its annual Santa Appeal to ensure no child in the county borough goes without a Christmas present this year.

03 November 2026

New teaching block for Aberdare school now being constructed

A Council investment in improved facilities at St John Baptist Church in Wales High School is now being delivered – as work to install a modern teaching block in time for the next academic year has now started

02 November 2026

Footpath closures needed for wall repairs at disused coal tip site in Penrhiwceiber

The Council is undertaking this work using important Welsh Government funding secured to repair and maintain disused coal tip sites – and works have started from Monday, November 2

02 November 2026

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