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First tenants welcomed to modern extra care development in Porth

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
Planning consent secured for modern dementia care home in Ferndale

Planning consent secured for modern dementia care home in Ferndale

This is a key milestone towards a commitment made to provide a first-class care accommodation within the community – which can now be progressed

21 August 2026

Exciting plans to extend ALN school in Ynysybwl granted permission

Exciting plans to extend ALN school in Ynysybwl granted permission

Planning consent has now been secured by the Council for its exciting multi-million pound investment to extend and refurbish the Buarth y Capel satellite site of Ysgol Ty Coch, located in Ynysybwl

20 August 2026

When people work together – lives are changed

When people work together – lives are changed

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Leisure for Life service and charity Marauders Men's Health are celebrating the first anniversary of a very special partnership.

19 August 2026

Safeguarding Park & Dare Theatre for the future

Visitors to the Park & Dare Theatre may notice scaffolding at the front of the building as work is undertaken to ensure the building remains in tip-top shape into the future.

18 August 2026

Enjoying A Summer Tipple safely!

The Council is reminding residents and visitors that alcohol-related Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) remain in place in Pontypridd and Aberdare town centres to help keep these areas safe, welcoming and enjoyable for everyone.

17 August 2026

Local road closures during 90s Summer Party event in Pontypridd

A large attendance is expected for the Council's flagship summer event, taking place at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park on Saturday, August 22

14 August 2026

Traffic disruption expected during two weeks of work in Pontypridd

Residents and visitors to Pontypridd are advised about the upcoming traffic management needed at Berw Road (August 17-21) as part of the demolition phase of the Pontypridd Police Station and Berw Road Car Park buildings

13 August 2026

Results Day: A and AS level Learners embrace the future!

Young people across Rhondda Cynon Taf have been receiving their AS, A Level, Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and Level 3 vocational qualifications results today (Thursday, August 13).

13 August 2026

Enjoy the Last Weeks of the Summer Holidays Safely!

With only 2 weeks of the summer holidays left, RCT Council are encouraging young people and their families to enjoy the rest of their break as safely as possible and make the most of the wide range of activities available.

12 August 2026

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