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Exciting International Heritage Collaboration Underway

A powerful international heritage project is underway, connecting Rhondda Cynon Taf to the legacy of the Spanish Civil War through newly uncovered historical links

22 December 2025

Improving access to maintain culverts at key location near Hirwaun

Advanced notice is being given for a Resilient Roads work scheme starting in the New Year, which will require temporary traffic lights on A4061 Rhigos Road

22 December 2025

January repairs in Abercynon to rectify storm damage to a wall

The Council is giving advanced notice of upcoming work at River Row in Abercynon, which will start early in the New Year to rectify damage to a wall

22 December 2025

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

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