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First phase of work on Rhondda Fach Active Travel route to begin

The first of five phases of work to improve the Rhondda Fach Active Travel route will start next week – to upgrade the existing path in Maerdy into a wider, more suitable shared route for pedestrians and cyclists

07 July 2023

Local arrangements for Maindy Road bridge repairs in Ton Pentre

Important repairs to a bridge at Maindy Road in Ton Pentre will start later this month. The work is greatly complicated by utility infrastructure on the bridge, and measures will be in place to reduce local disruption as much as possible

07 July 2023

Consultation agreed for the draft Aberdare Town Centre Strategy

Cabinet Members have agreed to consult residents on a draft Aberdare Town Centre Strategy which sets out a future vision for the town, introduces clear objectives, and identifies several areas of investment

06 July 2023

Second phase of wall repairs between Ynysybwl and Glyn-coch

Work will begin next week on a second phase of repairs to the river retaining walls between Ynysybwl and Glyn-coch – requiring temporary traffic lights and a reduced speed limit at a section of B4273 Ynysybwl Road

06 July 2023

Three Weekly Collections Start 03/07/2023

Three weekly bin collection changes will come into force across Rhondda Cynon Taf from Monday 3rd July.

29 June 2023

Proposal for new special school to progress to consultation stage

Cabinet has received an update on the process of creating a new special school for Rhondda Cynon Taf, to respond to current and projected capacity pressures. A statutory consultation was agreed to begin the next stage of the formal process

29 June 2023

Progress update on Gelligaled Park footbridge

Gelligaled Park footbridge in Ystrad will close in the daytime for two weeks, due to unforeseen damage found in ongoing works. It will remain open in the early mornings, late afternoons and evenings

28 June 2023

Important funding secured for Active Travel and ULEV infrastructure

The Council has secured £3.43m Active Travel funding from Welsh Government – which includes investment in the Rhondda Fach Active Travel route, establishing a formal route in Cwmbach and Trallwn, and replacing Riverside bridge in Llwydcoed

27 June 2023

Planning consent granted for the Iron Tram Bridge repair scheme

The Council has received planning permission for its revised repair scheme to the Iron Tram Bridge near Robertstown – enabling work to sympathetically restore and reinstate the Scheduled Ancient Monument to start this summer

26 June 2023

Tylorstown Landslip works update as First Minister visits site

The First Minister of Wales has visited the Tylorstown Landslip site to see the excellent progress made since Phase Four of the remediation plan started in April. The Council has also provided a full update on the ongoing works

26 June 2023

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