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Score a Summer of Leisure for Life as popular pass returns!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Leisure for Life Service has once again stepped in to ensure a summer of fun, fitness and healthy activities while school is out, thanks to its Summer Pass.

10 July 2026

Pontypridd Shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028!

Pontypridd has been named as one of just 15 towns shortlisted from 398 applications submitted from across the length and breadth of the UK in the competition to become the first-ever UK Town of Culture in 2028!

09 July 2026

Work to start on major flood alleviation scheme in Aberaman

Work will shortly begin on a major flood alleviation scheme for the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane area of Aberaman, following the Council's successful funding application to Welsh Government.

09 July 2026

South Wales Police and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council confirm next step for Pontypridd town centre

The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have confirmed the next stage in plans to strengthen policing and regeneration in Pontypridd town centre

09 July 2026

Final Monumental Welsh Women Statue Unveiled at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

The monument honours Elizabeth Andrews OBE (1882–1960), one of the most influential Welsh political activists of the early twentieth century

06 July 2026

Popular summer holiday bus fare initiative returns in the weeks ahead

Cheaper bus travel will once again be offered by the Council over the six-week school summer holiday (July 18 to August 31) – when all single journeys that start and end in Rhondda Cynon Taf will cost no more than £1.50 across all operators

06 July 2026

Youth Democracy In Action!

Young people from across Rhondda Cynon Taf are continuing to shape the future of their communities

03 July 2026

Urgent Warning After 200+ Dangerous Squishy Toys found in RCT!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards teams are urging parents and carers to take extra care when buying toys after a staggering 224 unsafe squishy toys were voluntarily surrendered by traders.

02 July 2026

Active travel investment proposals between Treherbert and Treorchy

The Council will soon be asking communities for their feedback on the latest proposals to improve the walking and cycling provision between Treorchy and Treherbert (from Penyrenglyn Primary School towards Treorchy)

01 July 2026

Next stage of scheme to repair large bridge in the Cynon Valley

Important progress is being made with ongoing work to repair Afon Cynon Bridge on the A4059 near Cwmbach. The next phase of work requires 10 night-time road closures for bridge joint replacements, taking place at night between July 6-15

01 July 2026

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