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Innovative schemes to produce clean energy to power Council assets

The respective schemes are planned for the Treforest Weir and Dare Valley Country Park, with the Council proposing an investment in new infrastructure that will use the natural flow of moving water to generate electricity

13 January 2025

Cold Water Swims return for 2025

Start 2025 off the right way with cold water swims at the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty!

10 January 2025

Ferndale school pupils move into brilliant new learning environment

Pupils and staff at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn have returned to school in style this week, by moving into fantastic new facilities that are fit for the 21st Century

09 January 2025

Illegal off-road riding causing 'profound damage' to tip stability

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and South Wales Police are working in partnership to educate people on the dangers of illegal off-roading on coal tips, the damage this causes to tip drainage systems, and the danger this poses to the public.

09 January 2025

Funding secured and contractor appointed for M&S site redevelopment

A 'riverside plaza' has been formally proposed for the site, to provide a functional and aesthetically-pleasing public space, and open the townscape towards the river for the first time in more than 100 years

09 January 2025

Ongoing pedestrian facility improvements in Hirwaun move onto next location

Work as part of the Hirwaun Safe Routes in Communities scheme has this week progressed to a new location – the pictured section of Rhigos Road and Brecon Road

09 January 2025

Temporary arrangements in Mountain Ash on Sunday for National Grid works

Henry Street in Mountain Ash will close on Sunday for planned works – requiring Henry Street North Car Park to close and Oxford Street to temporarily accept two-way traffic

08 January 2025

Second phase of work to repair Aberdare Park boundary wall

Council contractor Hammonds Ltd will return to the site in the week commencing Monday, January 6. The works location will be opposite Aberdare Park Primary School, just north of the section that was rebuilt in phase one

07 January 2025

Met Office issues Amber Weather Warning

The weather forecast from Saturday into Sunday remains uncertain, but the latest update from the Met Office suggests an initial widespread covering of snow on Saturday evening.

03 January 2025

Amber weather warnings in place this weekend

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for this weekend due to expected wintery conditions – including for showery rain, sleet and snow starting from mid-day Saturday 4th January until midnight Sunday 5th January.

03 January 2025

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