Newsroom

New parking provision in Clydach Vale granted planning consent

The Planning and Development Committee considered the application on Thursday, April 16, and Members agreed with officer recommendations to grant full consent for the project

21 April 2026

RCT Council Apprenticeship Scheme opens for 2026 applications!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's award-winning Apprenticeship Scheme is now open for applications, offering you the chance to earn, learn and build a successful career within local government.

16 April 2026

Leisure for Life salutes Deb and Kattie!

Meet two incredible mums who joined Hawthorn Leisure Centre to help manage the challenges of raising disabled children, and created a movement of kindness, friendship and encouragement.

16 April 2026

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

Newsroom

New parking provision in Clydach Vale granted planning consent

News Search