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Pontypridd28 Cultural Hub Opens as Town of Culture Bid Gathers Momentum

Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to play their part in shaping Pontypridd's bid to become the UK's first-ever Town of Culture in 2028, with the opening of a new Pontypridd28 Cultural Hub and launch of the website!

22 September 2026

Lido Ponty Cold Water Swims Return on 24 October

After another record Summer season welcoming over 110,000 swimmers, the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, is preparing for the start of its cold water swim season. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Monday, October 6.

22 September 2026

£4 million for parks and play area improvements across Rhondda Cynon Taf

A £3.3m investment scheme to develop the best-possible play, sporting and recreational facilities for residents has secured a further £750,000 boost.

22 September 2026

MAJOR RCT CRACKDOWN SEES FOUR ILLEGAL TOBACCO AND VAPE SHOPS CLOSED IN ONE DAY

FOUR businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taf have been ordered to CLOSE following a major Trading Standards crackdown on the illegal tobacco and vape trade in RCT.

22 September 2026

Festive Favourite Santa's Toy Mine Returns for 2026

Santa's Toy Mine is back! Rhondda Heritage Park Museum transforms into a festive wonderland where families and school groups can embark on a heartwarming adventure to find Santa deep within the magical mine!

22 September 2026

Cabinet Approves Dog Control PSPO Extension

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Cabinet has agreed to extend the existing measures to tackle dog fouling and promote responsible dog ownership across the County Borough for a further three years.

21 September 2026

New splash pads for Pontypridd and Ystrad approved by Cabinet

Plans to open two new splash pad facilities in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd, and Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, have been approved today by Cabinet.

21 September 2026

£86,000 to Improve Community Facilities across Rhondda Cynon Taf

Fifteen community groups across Rhondda Cynon Taf are set to improve local buildings, sports facilities and community spaces after receiving more than £86,000 through the UK Government's Pride in Place Impact Fund

21 September 2026

Important additional investment for Council priorities to be considered

A report to Cabinet Members ahead of their meeting on Monday, September 21, details the proposed investment, which would be in addition to the capital programme for this financial year

18 September 2026

Care2Work Opens Doors to Employment for Care-Experienced Young People

It's been a busy and successful summer for 11 care experienced young people who have had a taste of the working world, thanks to an award-winning Rhondda Cynon Taf Council team and Pontypridd's amazing businesses!

18 September 2026

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