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Enjoying A Summer Tipple safely!

The Council is reminding residents and visitors that alcohol-related Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) remain in place in Pontypridd and Aberdare town centres to help keep these areas safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

17 August 2026

Local road closures during 90s Summer Party event in Pontypridd

A large attendance is expected for the Council's flagship summer event, taking place at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park on Saturday, August 22

14 August 2026

Traffic disruption expected during two weeks of work in Pontypridd

Residents and visitors to Pontypridd are advised about the upcoming traffic management needed at Berw Road (August 17-21) as part of the demolition phase of the Pontypridd Police Station and Berw Road Car Park buildings

13 August 2026

Results Day: A and AS level Learners embrace the future!

Young people across Rhondda Cynon Taf have been receiving their AS, A Level, Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and Level 3 vocational qualifications results today (Thursday, August 13).

13 August 2026

Enjoy the Last Weeks of the Summer Holidays Safely!

With only 2 weeks of the summer holidays left, RCT Council are encouraging young people and their families to enjoy the rest of their break as safely as possible and make the most of the wide range of activities available.

12 August 2026

Residents asked to complete survey on how we communicate flood risk

The survey's feedback will help officers develop a Flood Risk Management Communications Strategy, and over the next six weeks it will gather important views and experiences from residents, businesses, community groups and stakeholders

10 August 2026

Street light replacement in Talbot Green completed ahead of schedule

Works have been progressing over the past three weekends – due to good progress made, the advertised lane closures for the coming weekend (August 15-16) are now not required

10 August 2026

Redundancy Support Sessions

A series of information sessions have been organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and its partners to support those affected by the recent, unexpected closure of the London Mint Office Ltd distribution centre in Williamstown.

07 August 2026

Rhondda Shop CLOSED For Illegal Tobacco & Vape Sales

A Rhondda shop has been forced to CLOSE after it was issued with a Closure Order by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards department for the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products, including reports of sales to children.

06 August 2026

Battery Recycling Challenge Winners Announced

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is celebrating another outstanding environmental achievement after schools across the County Borough helped recycle a huge 1,210 kilograms of batteries through the 2025-26 Schools Battery Recycling Challenge.

06 August 2026

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