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Blue Plaque to Honour Hero Harry Dobson in Tonypandy

A Blue Plaque commemorating the life and legacy of anti‑fascist campaigner Harry Dobson will be unveiled on 10 August at 11am at 121 Dunraven Street, Tonypandy (Clwb Coffi) - the house where he was born.

13 July 2026

Winning Memorial Design Announced as Spanish Civil War Heritage Collaboration Reaches New Milestone

A winning design for a new Spanish Civil War memorial has been announced, marking another key milestone in Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's international heritage collaboration

13 July 2026

Council Launches New Veteran Advice Line

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has launched a new Veteran Advice Line to provide dedicated support to veterans and members of the Armed Forces community across the County Borough

10 July 2026

Summer of Discovery Launches at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

Looking for a great family day out? Visit Rhondda Heritage Park Museum this summer for a fantastic range of hands-on activities, trails, crafts, games and interactive entertainment for children.

10 July 2026

Score a Summer of Leisure for Life as popular pass returns!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Leisure for Life Service has once again stepped in to ensure a summer of fun, fitness and healthy activities while school is out, thanks to its Summer Pass.

10 July 2026

Pontypridd Shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028!

Pontypridd has been named as one of just 15 towns shortlisted from 398 applications submitted from across the length and breadth of the UK in the competition to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture in 2028!

09 July 2026

Work to start on major flood alleviation scheme in Aberaman

Work will shortly begin on a major flood alleviation scheme for the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane area of Aberaman, following the Council's successful funding application to Welsh Government.

09 July 2026

South Wales Police and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council confirm next step for Pontypridd town centre

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have confirmed the next stage in plans to strengthen policing and regeneration in Pontypridd town centre

09 July 2026

Final Monumental Welsh Women Statue Unveiled at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

The monument honours Elizabeth Andrews OBE (1882–1960), one of the most influential Welsh political activists of the early twentieth century

06 July 2026

Popular summer holiday bus fare initiative returns in the weeks ahead

Cheaper bus travel will once again be offered by the Council over the six-week school summer holiday (July 18 to August 31) – when all single journeys that start and end in Rhondda Cynon Taf will cost no more than £1.50 across all operators

06 July 2026

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