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Routine maintenance work underway at Pontypridd tip site

The vegetation clearance will targeted be along the routes previously cleared last year, and are essential to maintain an open access for future inspections and maintenance work

09 October 2025

Statutory reports now published following flooding in Storm Bert

The Council has now published all five Section 19 flood investigation reports relating to Storm Bert in November 2024 – focusing on impacted locations in the communities of Aberaman, Pontypridd, Nantgarw, Porth and Treherbert

08 October 2025

Local Power for Local Care: Coed-Ely Solar Farm now powering Royal Glamorgan Hospital

The Coed-Ely Solar Farm is now officially switched on and supplying electricity directly to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. This means that one of our most vital public services is being powered by energy generated right here in our community

08 October 2025

Construction of new extra care housing in Porth makes good progress

The state-of-the art facility will deliver 60 extra care apartments and first-class amenities, with work on course for completion in spring 2026

07 October 2025

Completion of drainage works scheme in Ystrad

The Welsh Government-funded scheme off Penrhys Road has now delivered a series of culvert improvements, with the RCT Streetcare Team having started work in June 2025

07 October 2025

Funding for major school investments almost £1 billion over 20 years

Cabinet has been provided with an update on the huge investment in modern school facilities that the Council and Welsh Government have made since 2014, and proposes to make in the period up to 2033

02 October 2025

Progress report on the next nine major school investment projects

Nine exciting projects are in varying stages and are earmarked for delivery over the next few years – with continued support from Welsh Government via the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme

01 October 2025

Pontypridd to Host Annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, in partnership with Pontypridd Town Council, is proud to announce the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 9th November 2025 at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd.

26 September 2025

Celebrating 10 years of MIGHTY RE-USE in Rhondda Cynon Taf!

Three Rhondda Cynon Taf schools in particular have consistently risen to the GREEN challenge and showed off their super-eco skills, by never failing to enter the Council's recycling competitions!

26 September 2025

Additional investment for highways and transportation this year

Cabinet has agreed a supplementary highways capital programme for this year (2025/26), detailing how newly-allocated funding of £7.85 million will be used

26 September 2025

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