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Aberdare Festival returns to Aberdare Park on Saturday 23rd May!

Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a packed day of entertainment as Aberdare Festival returns to Aberdare Park on Saturday 23 May, from 11am to 5pm. Entry is free, so come along and enjoy!

14 April 2026

Board Members for the Rhondda Fach Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

The Rhondda Fach is one of 284 places across the UK to receive up to £20 million over ten years as part of the UK government's Pride in Place Programme.

13 April 2026

Final list of parties and candidates nominated for the Senedd Elections

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has today (Friday, April 10) published the Statement of Parties/Persons nominated in the Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr constituency for the Senedd Elections

10 April 2026

Secondary School Meal Payments Made Easier with New Online System

Parents and carers of children in Secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf can now enjoy a quicker, clearer and more convenient way to manage school meal payments, thanks to the new iPayimpact online system.

09 April 2026

From the Pyramids to Pontypridd: Pioneering survey of historic William Edwards Bridge

The Council will begin a survey of the historic William Edwards Bridge in Pontypridd, using cutting-edge muon tomography which has previously been used to survey Egyptian pyramids. The survey will take place in the week commencing April 13

09 April 2026

Upcoming clearance activity at former coal tip site in Trehafod

Residents are advised that vegetation clearance work will begin at the Lewis Merthyr Coal Tip in Trehafod from next week. The local community may notice work activity from Monday, April 13, lasting around three weeks in total

08 April 2026

Extra tickets for the 2026 RCT 90's Summer Party will launch on Thursday!

After a rapid sell-out with 5,000 tickets sold in under 10 days, an additional 1,000 tickets for the RCT 90's Summer Party will become available on Thursday, April 9th at 12pm.

07 April 2026

Local section of Taff Trail now re-open following storm damage repairs

The Council has substantially completed ongoing emergency works on the Taff Trail between Trallwn and Cilfynydd, with this section able to reopen over the Easter weekend

07 April 2026

Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours 2026

The Council, including the customer contact centre, will be CLOSED on Friday, April 3, until 9am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – this applies to ALL major services aside from out-of-hours emergencies and limited vital services

02 April 2026

Updated: Overnight works on the Church Village Bypass for footbridge works

Road closures are needed to inspect and clean two footbridges that span the road, to ensure safety for the workforce and motorists. Working at night will greatly minimise disruption

01 April 2026

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