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Something for everyone: The 2026 RCT events line up is here!

Something for everyone: The 2026 RCT events line up is here!

The 2026 RCT Events calendar is here! We are pleased to announce a jam-packed line up of events this year with some returning favourites and some new events that are sure to get you excited…

30 January 2026
Extra funding for schools and business rates relief in draft budget

Extra funding for schools and business rates relief in draft budget

Officers have brought forward a draft 2026/27 Budget Strategy for Cabinet's consideration, following January's more favourable final Local Government settlement from Welsh Government

30 January 2026

Maintenance activity at Trehafod tip site in the weeks ahead

Maintenance activity at Trehafod tip site in the weeks ahead

Residents may notice work activity at the former Lewis Merthyr Colliery site at Trehafod over the coming weeks, as the Council undertakes some routine maintenance activity

29 January 2026

Current longest serving Council Leader in the UK to step down after leading RCT for 12 years

Current longest serving Council Leader in the UK to step down after leading RCT for 12 years

Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE has reconfirmed his decision not to seek re-election in 2027. For this reason, Cllr Morgan will step down as Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf in advance of the Council's Annual General meeting in May 2026

28 January 2026

WLGA Presiding Member and First Minister pay tribute to Councillor Andrew Morgan

The Welsh Local Government Association has paid tribute to Councillor Andrew Morgan OBE who has confirmed his intention to step down as Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Borough Council

28 January 2026

Local event to find out more about planned ALN setting investment

The Council will host a public drop-in event at Buarth y Capel in Ynysybwl, where the community can find out more about a proposed investment to significantly extend and refurbish the Additional Learning Needs setting

28 January 2026

Independent panel gives positive feedback on Council performance

The leadership and performance of the Council has been praised following its statutory Panel Performance Assessment, during which the Local Authority has been independently assessed across its key functions

28 January 2026

Progress update on programme of work for unadopted roads schemes

Since the programme started in Rhondda Cynon Taf, 35 roads have been completed for the benefit of our communities. Important work is also continuing to assess the next locations to be brought forward.

27 January 2026

Abercynon Shop CLOSED for Illegal Vape/Tobacco Sales!

A VAPE shop that is often marketed locally as a 'sweet-shop' has been forced to CLOSE with immediate effect thanks to the actions of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards team.

23 January 2026

Cold Water Swims Return To Lido Ponty This Weekend

You asked – we delivered! Cold Water swims at the beautiful National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, are back this weekend!

23 January 2026

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