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Rhondda Cynon Taf Council marks 680 years since the Battle of Crécy

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is celebrating the 680th anniversary of the Battle of Crécy, an important part of local and Welsh history that still connects Llantrisant with the French town of Crécy-en-Ponthieu nearly seven centuries later.

09 September 2026

Halloween Spooktacular Returns to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum This October

Halloween Spooktacular returns to Rhondda Heritage Park Museum from Wednesday 28 October to Friday 30 October 2026!

09 September 2026

Zero Waste Week – 7th-11th September 2026

Residents across Rhondda Cynon Taf are being encouraged to think differently about waste as the Council supports Zero Waste Week 2026, a national campaign that encourages people to reduce waste through simple everyday actions.

09 September 2026

Registrations for this year's Nos Galan Road Races are about to open!

It's the news all fun runners and elite racers have been waiting for, registration for the world-famous Nos Galan Road Races in Mountain Ash opens on Monday 14th September at 10am!

08 September 2026

Early progress update on flood alleviation work in Aberaman

Around 25 people recently dropped into the Sobell Leisure Centre in Aberdare, to speak with officers and the contractor about the scheme that will significantly increase the local drainage network capacity over the year ahead

04 September 2026

Progress report as officers develop flagship Cynon Gateway project

The proposed project will deliver a new 1.2km link road connecting the A4059 Aberdare Bypass (at a point between Trecynon and Penywaun roundabouts) to the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road (at Croesbychan)

03 September 2026

Road reopens near Llwydcoed as bridge repair scheme is completed

The summer scheme to future-proof the structure has completed concrete repairs to the underside of the bridge deck, repairs to the topside of the bridge deck, and waterproofing works

27 August 2026

Residents invited to have their say on proposals to improve Tonypandy War Memorial

Residents are invited to share their views on proposals to improve the area surrounding Tonypandy War Memorial, as part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's continued investment in local war memorials

27 August 2026

Night shifts for next works as part of major Pontypridd development

The community in Pontypridd is advised about the next traffic management as part of the Police Station and Berw Road Car Park demolition (7pm-2am, September 1-4). This takes place at night to significantly minimise disruption

26 August 2026

First tenants welcomed to modern extra care development in Porth

The Council Leader and the Cabinet Member for Social Care have visited the new extra care accommodation in Porth – after the new state of the art development was handed over to the Council recently

25 August 2026

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