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Prominent site in the heart of Pontypridd opens after redevelopment

We're pleased to announce that the redevelopment of the Pontypridd bingo hall site is now open to the public, and the new bus bays at Sardis Road will be brought into use from Saturday

02 August 2024

New Heritage Trail is launched at Rhondda Heritage Park Museum

A Heritage Trail reconnecting a world-famous mining metropolis to its proud past opened in the Rhondda on Thursday 1st August.

02 August 2024

Revitalised Y Muni is now ready to OPEN!

We're delighted to announce that the major Y Muni redevelopment in Pontypridd has now been completed, and will be used for the first time during the National Eisteddfod

02 August 2024

Culvert repair scheme to get underway in Ynysybwl

A localised road closure is needed at Mill Road in Ynysybwl to deliver culvert improvements over the next four weeks

02 August 2024

Exciting Eisteddfod mural showcases Rhondda Cynon Taf!

A huge mural featuring the history and heritage of Rhondda Cynon Taf has been created and will be on display at Pentref Rhondda Cynon Taf (the Rhondda Cynon Taf Village) at this year's National Eisteddfod of Wales.

31 July 2024

Update on road resurfacing and footway renewals since April

The Council has made very good progress towards delivering its major road resurfacing and footway renewal programmes so far in 2024/25. This will represent a combined investment of £7.5m this financial year

30 July 2024

Revised school proposals for Llanilid site progressed by Cabinet

Members have agreed to consult on the new proposals – to establish a new Welsh Medium school, and to change Dolau Primary into an English Medium setting. The consultation is due to start this September

30 July 2024

Up to £16 million boost to local economy expected from Eisteddfod

For every £1 spent by the Council, it is expected that nearly £60 is put back into the local economy during Eisteddfod week - in addition to the increased profile of the County Borough as a result of hosting Europe's largest cultural event

26 July 2024

Investment in safer pedestrian facilities for Hawthorn now complete

All work to improve pedestrian facilities and provide safer routes to school in Hawthorn has now been completed – to complement the opening of modern education facilities for the community this September

26 July 2024

Y Pant School opens its new 'Rose Barnes' building

On Monday, July 15, Y Pant School officially opened the new 'Rose Barnes' building. The new building, wholly funded by RCT Council is named in recognition of their long-standing former Governor, Mrs Rose Barnes, who has recently retired.

26 July 2024

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