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Local scheme completed to reduce flood risk in Blaenrhondda

The scheme has improved the watercourse to the rear lane of Brook Street, having widened the channel, increased the depth of the culvert inlet, and enhanced the inlet

02 April 2025

Site activity to begin in Glyn-coch towards delivery of new school

The Council is now pleased to announce that enabling works will start on site in the week commencing Monday, March 31. These will allow the main construction phase to follow on, starting from late April 2025

28 March 2025

Get ready to roar at Aberdare Festival!

Aberdare Festival returns to Aberdare Park on Saturday 24th May! Gates are open from 11am to 5pm and there's A LOT to pack in! Entry is free so come along and enjoy!

28 March 2025

Update on next tranche of major investment in school facilities

Cabinet has received an update on the next schools to benefit from major investment in new facilities, via the partnership with Welsh Government. Nine exciting projects are approved in principle and earmarked for delivery in the years ahead

28 March 2025

Serial Fly-tipper FINED!

A serial fly-tipper has been given a community order and fined over £1000 for blighting the County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf.

27 March 2025

Spring Cleaning Up the Streets of RCT!

While you're often just waking up and enjoying a morning cuppa, there are a dedicated team of people working in all weathers every day of the week, to make sure the areas that you live in are clean, tidy and ready for the day ahead.

27 March 2025

Car Director Guilty of Selling Dangerous Vehicle

A car company director, in Rhondda Cynon Taf has been fined for selling an unsafe vehicle and potentially endangering life.

27 March 2025

Red bags appearing across Rhondda Cynon Taf are a sign of volunteer efforts

If you have spotted bright red bags of litter appearing next to council bins in RCT, you could be forgiven for thinking they have been fly-tipped. In fact, this is a sign that volunteers have been working hard to keep RCT clean.

27 March 2025

Are you missing out on Rate Relief for your business?

Local businesses – from shops and cafes to art galleries and repair services – could be missing out on significant reductions to their Business Rates bills by not claiming support through Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Rate Relief scheme.

26 March 2025

Maintenance programme for school buildings over the year ahead

Cabinet has agreed the details of a £4.472 million programme of work across the Council's school estate in 2025/26 – to carry out general works, repairs and maintenance, and ensure buildings remain safe, watertight and warm

26 March 2025

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