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Changes to Council Cabinet

Council Leader Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE has revised his Cabinet. These changes will be cost-neutral, with no additional costs, and will for the first time utilise the job sharing arrangements provided by Welsh Government

16 September 2025

Cynon Valley pupils benefitting from school extension investment

Pupils and staff at Maesgwyn Special School in Cwmdare are now enjoying new facilities and modern spaces each day, after a £1.5 million building extension was completed at their school over the summer holiday

16 September 2025

Bridge inspection in Pontypridd to inform future repairs

The work will begin at midnight on Sunday, September 21, and is due to end by 10am on the same day. During these hours, there will be a road closure to eastbound traffic only (travelling away from Pontypridd)

15 September 2025

GoSafe advise new speed cameras to be switched-on along the A4059

Road users are advised active enforcement of the new road safety scheme on the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach will begin. Drivers exceeding recently-implemented speed limits will be contacted via GoSafe's standard practices

15 September 2025

Aberdare building revitalised by apartments and café business expansion

The Council is pleased to have played its part in the recent and successful redevelopment of the old Rates building in Aberdare Town Centre – securing Welsh Government funding to bring the important building back into good use

12 September 2025

Street lighting improvements complete at Pontypridd town centre car park

Extensive street lighting improvements have been made, including additional columns bringing better lighting levels throughout the whole car park

12 September 2025

Coal tip maintenance work to take place in Clydach Vale

Visitors to Clydach Vale Country Park may notice works activity from next week, with routine maintenance activity scheduled over the weeks ahead

11 September 2025

Outdoor areas complete major Pontyclun Primary School investment

This is part of the major investment that saw a first-class school building open earlier this year, thanks to significant funding from the Council and Welsh Government

11 September 2025

Step into your future at the RCT Council and Partners 2025 Jobs Fair!

We're excited to announce that our popular Jobs Fair is back on Wednesday, October 1, at Pontypridd Library, Llys Cadwyn, CF37 4TH, 10am-2pm. A 'quiet hour' is available from 9am-10am.

11 September 2025

New crossing providing safer pedestrian environment in Trebanog

The new signal-controlled crossing was commissioned and brought into use on Tuesday, September 9. The carriageway was also resurfaced as part of the project

11 September 2025

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