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Safe Routes proposals for Cwmparc progressed to the next stage

The Council has published the statutory notice to deliver a series of measures in Cwmparc that aim to improve road safety for pedestrians – with a particular focus on the area around Parc Primary School

19 December 2025

Two brand new schools opening next year are officially named

Cabinet Members have approved the proposed names put forward for newly-forming schools in Clydach Vale and Glyn-coch – following recommendations made by the temporary governing bodies of the two respective schools

18 December 2025

Proposal to install defibrillators at all school sites endorsed by Cabinet

These emergency devices would be made accessible to the wider local community on a 24/7 basis, where appropriate and possible.

18 December 2025

Town centres and community organisations to benefit from Pride in Place funding

Important new funding of £1.5 million will be allocated across Rhondda Cynon Taf's eight town centres over two years, after Cabinet Members considered how the UK Government's Pride in Place Impact Fund could best be spent

18 December 2025

Safely managing trees along the main commuter routes in the County Borough

The Council has provided an update on the ongoing work to remove and cut back trees along our busiest main roads, which is essential to ensure safety for road users

16 December 2025

New Mural Showcases Pontypridd

It's not the writing on the wall for Pontypridd's Market Quarter, its ART – and its looking fresh, good and ready for an amazing 2026 in the heart of the historic town centre!

15 December 2025

50 years of Rhondda Sports Centre for young at heart Marjorie Morgan!

Young at heart Marjorie Morgan is still visiting her beloved Rhondda Sports Centre three times a week – at the tender age of 91!

15 December 2025

Weather Warnings for Monday 15 December

The Met Office has issued YELLOW and AMBER weather warnings for heavy rain, starting at midnight tonight and ending on Monday evening (December 15)

14 December 2025

Celebrating a construction milestone of new Clydach Vale school

Ysgol Hen Felin pupils were among a group of visitors to the construction site for the new Additional Learning Needs School in Clydach Vale on Thursday, as the project continues towards its completion next year

12 December 2025

A Blue Plaque for the World-Famous Parc & Dare Band

Founded in 1893 in Cwmparc and still thriving more than 130 years later, the iconic Parc & Dare Band has been honoured with a Blue Plaque.

11 December 2025

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