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Riverbank repairs underway near Aberdare Town Centre

The Council is this week starting a scheme to undertake a series of riverbank repairs to prevent scour of the former coal tip near Gadlys Pit Car Park in Aberdare, using Welsh Government funding

28 July 2026

Store CLOSED for Illegal Vape & Tobacco Sales!

An ABERDARE store has been forced to CLOSE with immediate effect following a successful investigation by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards team.

28 July 2026

Construction and handover of Porth extra care site now complete

The Council and Codi Group are delighted to announce that construction of the new extra care development in Porth has been completed and handed to the Council, representing a major milestone towards welcoming its first residents in August

24 July 2026

Cheaper tickets at RCT Theatres this Summer!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has welcomed the UK Government's "Great British Summer Savings" initiative, which will see VAT temporarily reduced on a range of family activities!

23 July 2026

Updated Flood Action Plan for the next two years approved by Cabinet

Cabinet has approved an updated Flood Action Plan (2026-2028) to operate alongside its existing Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. Members considered a presentation and accompanying report by officers at their meeting on July 13

23 July 2026

Bus arrangements for upcoming gas main works in Aberdare

A temporary shuttle bus will be in operation in Aberdare over the weeks ahead, starting from July 28 – during Wales and West Utilities' gas main replacement work at Abernant Road

23 July 2026

Significant works scheme at coal tip site in Dinas ready to begin

The Council will begin work on a major scheme at Graigddu Tip in Dinas, to deliver multi-million improvements that will stabilise ground conditions at the former coal tip

23 July 2026

Renewable energy projects support energy security within Rhondda Cynon Taf

A recent visit to Clydach Lakeside and Ysgol Nantgwyn, showed how locally generated clean energy could be used to reduce energy costs and keep more of the benefits within the local community

22 July 2026

Essential replacement of street lighting on key A473 commuter route

Road users are advised about important street lighting replacements needed on the A473 in Talbot Green – on the section between the Lanelay Road roundabout and the A4222 Cowbridge Road junction (near Leekes)

22 July 2026

Free Play & Youth Sessions in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Did you know there are many free, open access play and youth clubs running across Rhondda Cynon Taf? These offer a range of fun and engaging activities for children & young people

22 July 2026

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