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Implementation of the new RCT Housing Strategy

At its meeting on Monday, September 23, Cabinet approved the new draft RCT Housing Strategy (2024-2030), initiating a formal public consultation phase.

25 September 2024

Proposals to alleviate capacity pressures on special schools agreed

This will result in an Early Years satellite base being established in Tonyrefail, and an investment of up to £5m in an existing specialist provision in Ynysybwl

25 September 2024

Major funding for next stages of Treorchy Flood Alleviation Scheme

Welsh Government funding of almost £1m has been secured to develop the next stages of the significant Treorchy Flood Alleviation Scheme – to progress the design of a preferred option that was previously shared with residents

25 September 2024

Four new Learning Support Classes proposed to meet local need

The Council will consult on proposals to enhance its mainstream Learning Support Class offer for pupils with Additional Learning Needs – which would increase the number of classes in the County Borough from 48 to 52

24 September 2024

Works programme for proposed £6m highways funding agreed

Cabinet has agreed a proposed supplementary capital programme that would invest a further £6m for Highways and Strategic Projects in 2024/25, on top of the Council's major capital programme already being delivered this year

24 September 2024

Proposals to help reduce the number of long-term empty properties are progressed

Following a public consultation, Cabinet has progressed proposals to increase the level of council tax premium that is applied to owners of properties that have remained empty for more than a year – for the benefit of communities

23 September 2024

Progress report on the Feeder Pipe Footbridge replacement works

The Council has provided an update on the ongoing scheme to install the replacement Feeder Pipe Footbridge near Abercynon. The project continues to progress to the programme, and is causing minimal disruption locally

23 September 2024

Further investment in Council priority areas will be considered

In Thursday's Cabinet report, officers have set out that the proposed £6.95m investment can be fully-met by the Investment/Infrastructure reserve that the Council holds

17 September 2024

Funding secured to develop key flood alleviation work in Tylorstown

Important Welsh Government funding has been secured to help progress a significant flood alleviation scheme at Arfryn Terrace in Tylorstown – to invest in further protection measures for the community in the years to come

17 September 2024

School organisation options in response to projected surplus places

Cabinet will shortly consider school organisation proposals in the communities of Tonyrefail and Trallwn – to improve education outcomes, and ensure local schools are sustainable and best placed to deliver a high-quality education

16 September 2024

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