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Be Safe, Not Sorry This Halloween and Bonfire Season!

Be Safe, Not Sorry This Halloween and Bonfire Season!

As part of 'Operation BANG', RCT Council has once again teamed up with local partner agencies from South Wales Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to make sure that everyone who wants to celebrate does so safely.

22 October 2025
Week-long closure of Aberdare Car Park for resurfacing works

Week-long closure of Aberdare Car Park for resurfacing works

The Council started work in early September 2025 to undertake pedestrian access and drainage improvements, along with the main resurfacing activity that encompasses the entire car park

22 October 2025

Eco excellence! Local primary schools earn bronze award

Eco excellence! Local primary schools earn bronze award

On Tuesday, September 30, Councillors welcomed 13 pupils from primary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf to the Council Chambers in Pontypridd to formally receive the bronze level of the RCT Schools Eco Award.

20 October 2025

Foster Carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf celebrate contribution of foster siblings

Foster Carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf celebrate contribution of foster siblings

Foster carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf are celebrating the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey.

16 October 2025

Remembrance Area For The Bereaved Opened At Trealaw Cemetery

An important place for families to reflect and remember – the first of its kind in the County Borough – has been created at Trealaw Cemetery as part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's commitment to support bereaved members of its communities.

10 October 2025

Sleigh Bells Are Ringing in Town Centres Throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf!

Santa Claus will soon be parking his sleigh in a town centre near you! He's dusting off his boots, fluffing up his beard, and packing his grotto full of festive cheer to sprinkle across Rhondda Cynon Taf's town centres.

10 October 2025

Kinship Care Week 2025: Celebrating Kinship Families in Rhondda Cynon Taf

Kinship Care Week (October 6-12) is a national week of awareness, recognition, and a celebration of kinship families.

10 October 2025

Update on exciting development at former Bronllwyn care home site

Construction work on a new specialist care accommodation in Gelli, for people with learning disabilities in adulthood and older age, is continuing to make progress on site

10 October 2025

Ground investigations at local tip site in Gilfach Goch

The work will include ground investigations on the spoil tip, to assess the conditions at the site – as part of the regular inspection work undertaken by the Council's dedicated Tip Safety Team

10 October 2025

Routine maintenance work underway at Pontypridd tip site

The vegetation clearance will targeted be along the routes previously cleared last year, and are essential to maintain an open access for future inspections and maintenance work

09 October 2025

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