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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

Y Muni back in business as historic venue celebrates its re-opening

Pontypridd has marked the reopening of the much-loved Y Muni in style, with a packed variety event on Saturday night that celebrated a host of local musical talent – raising the curtain for the venue's exciting future

16 September 2024

Latest Rhigos Mountain Road update highlights continued progress

The Council has provided the latest progress report for the mountainside repairs at the Treherbert end of Rhigos Mountain Road – and the scheme continues to progress in line with the timescales set at the start of the work

12 September 2024

Reviewing options for residential care in light of changing demand

Cabinet will consider proposals to alter the existing residential care provision in Ferndale and Hawthorn to better align to current demand for residential care, as part of an ongoing significant investment programme

12 September 2024

Abnormal load deliveries will travel through Pontypridd to windfarm

Residents and road users in Pontypridd are advised that several abnormal load deliveries will be transported through the area over the next few weeks. This will be managed by the police with a 'rolling road closure' on each occasion

12 September 2024

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