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UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award

Ty Gwyn Education Centre in Aberdare has achieved the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Silver Award – the only one in Wales.

25 July 2022

Final work in Nant Cwm Parc Cantilever and Institute Bridge scheme

The Council is close to completing its major scheme to strengthen highway structures at Station Road in Treorchy – and requires temporary traffic lights at the start of the school summer holiday to complete the final work

22 July 2022

Construction phase of new Welsh Medium Primary School in Rhydyfelin

The first work has begun on site towards delivering an exciting redevelopment of the Heol y Celyn Primary School site in Rhydyfelin – investing in a state-of-the-art Welsh Medium primary school in partnership with Welsh Government

22 July 2022

Future school investment proposals progressed to the next stage

Cabinet has received an update on the future investment projects for primary schools in Llantwit Fardre, Talbot Green and Glyncoch – agreeing to progress them to the next stage of development via Welsh Government's MIM funding process

22 July 2022

Tribute To Councillor Anthony Burnell

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has paid tribute to Councillor Anthony Burnell, who sadly passed away on Tuesday, July 19.

21 July 2022

First class facilities at YGG Aberdâr for the new academic year

Excellent progress has been made with the construction of new £4.7m school and childcare facilities at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdâr – with the vast majority of work now complete ahead of the new school year in September

21 July 2022

Free family summer holiday swims

Free family swimming sessions throughout the Summer Holidays with Leisure for Life

20 July 2022

Streetlight replacements requiring a road closure at Abercynon Road

The Council will undertake the necessary replacement of eight streetlights at Abercynon Road in Glyn-coch – requiring day-time road closures (July 25-29) scheduled for the school summer holiday to minimise disruption

19 July 2022

Cabinet agreed to expand Family Engagement Officer roles in Schools across RCT

Cabinet agreed this week to deploy Welsh Government funding to expand Family Engagement Officer (FEO) roles across the County.

18 July 2022

Extreme Heat Weather Warning

The Met Office has issued an AMBER weather warning of extreme heat for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (July 17-19), affecting Rhondda Cynon Taf and many other parts of Wales and the UK.

18 July 2022

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