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Rhondda Fach communities to benefit from major 10-year investment

The Council is delighted that its proposal to the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme has now been approved, having put communities within the Rhondda Fach forward for significant investment

10 February 2026

Replacement footbridge enables Beddau public right of way to reopen

A local pathway off Castellau Road in Beddau has now been able to reopen, following completion of a Council scheme to replace a damaged footbridge

10 February 2026

Remembrance Area at Maes Yr Arian Cemetery Opened

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has officially opened a new Remembrance Area at Maes Yr Arian Cemetery, Mountain Ash, offering the community a peaceful place to rest, reflect and remember.

09 February 2026

Resilient Roads scheme to improve drainage at key route at Dinas

Important drainage improvements will soon begin at A4058 Cymmer Road at Dinas. Required works within the road will take place in March, using traffic management over the weekends and outside of the busier travel periods

06 February 2026

Creating a safer pedestrian environment for the Cwmparc community

Welsh Government funding is secured to deliver the scheme, through the Safe Routes in Communities programme. It will install pedestrian crossing improvements and resurfacing at key junctions, plus footway buildouts in targeted positions.

06 February 2026

Happy Birthday Hawthorn Leisure Centre – 50 this year!

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Hawthorn Leisure Centre is celebrating 50 years since it first opened its doors – and everyone is invited to the celebration!

05 February 2026

Agreed strategy for Tonypandy sets ambitions and vision for the town

Cabinet has now agreed for the Council to formally adopt the new Tonypandy Town Centre Strategy, with its ambitious 'Welcome to Pandy' vision, following very positive feedback received in a public engagement exercise

05 February 2026

Initial work to inform future riverbank scour repairs in Penrhiwceiber

Minimal disruption is expected during the investigations, which will start from the week commencing February 9 and last around a month. However, the informal riverside footpath will be brought out of use for the works, to ensure safety

05 February 2026

Sunday road closure in Pontypridd town centre for M&S site works

The work will begin from 8am and will include road closures at sections of Taff Street, Mill Street, High Street, and Market Street. The works will be completed on Sunday, with the road closures lifted upon completion later in the day

05 February 2026

Proposal agreed for homes at severe risk of flooding in Ynysybwl

It follows several instances of major flooding, a previous announcement by Natural Resources Wales that possible flood risk solutions are unviable, and a subsequent period of engagement with property owners and tenants

04 February 2026

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