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Important culvert repair works completed in Mountain Ash

The Council would like to thank the local community in Mountain Ash for their cooperation while major culvert repairs were undertaken at Troed y Rhiw Road – which have now been successfully completed

12 August 2025

Consulting the community on investment strategy for Tonypandy

Residents will be able to have their say on the Council's draft Tonypandy Town Centre Strategy from August 11 to October 3

08 August 2025

Next phase of flood alleviation works in Mountain Ash to start

Upcoming works will replace a section of twin pipes on the junction between Cliff Street and High Street, installing a larger singular pipe to improve the network's capacity. Pipe re-lining will also take place at High Street

08 August 2025

Next steps in reviewing the national Default Speed Limit for Wales

Following an extensive review, the Council has brought forward a list of 26 roads that could possibly return to a 30mph speed limit from the national 20mph Default Speed Limit

08 August 2025

Aberdare Man Fined After Waste Dumped!

An Aberdare man has learned the hard way after he dumped his waste in Trecynon.

06 August 2025

Local Pentre Store Fined OVER £1100!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards team are urging customers to check use-by dates when they make their purchases as another local store is found guilty of exposing for sale food past its use-by date!

06 August 2025

Aberdare Man FINED Over £1100!

An Aberdare man has walked away from court with a fine of over £1100 after he dumped 29 bags of waste in his local community!

06 August 2025

Four Green Flags for Rhondda Cynon Taf Parks

Four public parks in Rhondda Cynon Taf have once again received the internationally renowned Green Flag Award.

06 August 2025

Open Farms: Health Guidance for Visitors

Schools might be out for summer, but RCT Council is urging parents, carers and 'the kids' to wash their hands when visiting attractions where animals are present to prevent the spread of parasites.

06 August 2025

Two important initiatives to reduce the cost of travelling by bus

Journeys over the festive period will be capped at £1.50 per journey in Rhondda Cynon Taf during the month of December 2025. In addition, bus travel for 5 to 21-year-olds will be capped at £1 for a single journey from September 2025

06 August 2025

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