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New six-year Strategy and Action Plan for local flood risk management

The Strategy and Action plan sets out the Council's over-arching approach to managing local flood risk, and presents its objectives, measures and actions for managing the risk of flooding from local sources in our communities

20 February 2025

Ferndale's Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn Celebrates New Facilities

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Cabinet member for Prosperity and Development, Councillor Mark Norris, Councillor Jayne Smith, and Councillor Susan Morgans attended Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn.

19 February 2025

Construction of two bridges as part of Rhondda Fach Active Travel Route

Phase Four works got underway last summer, continuing the route across Ferndale and passing through Blaenllechau – following the alignment of the old railway line

19 February 2025

Preparing land in Mountain Ash for modern care accommodation

Site clearance work has begun off Darran Road in Mountain Ash after a contractor was appointed to prepare the land for development. Construction of a brand new, modern care accommodation for older people will get underway later this year.

19 February 2025

Over 100 counterfeit and unsafe toys seized

Over 100 counterfeit and unsafe toys have been seized after an inspection of a local business in Rhondda Cynon Taf by Trading Standards Officers.

18 February 2025

Local event to showcase plans for new Ferndale care accommodation

A public exhibition and 'drop-in' event will take place in Ferndale on March 5, for the community to find out more and ask questions about the modern Residential Dementia Care Home that the Council is committed to delivering

18 February 2025

Work to replace traffic lights in Trebanog during school holidays

The works will take place at the pictured junction where Trebanog Road, Rhiwgarn Road and Edmondstown Road meet. Work will get underway from Sunday, February 23 – lasting one week in total

18 February 2025

Bright Prospects for Low Carbon Future as Coed-Ely Solar Farm Breaks Ground

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Councillors met with representatives of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Vital Energi to celebrate commencement of works on the new Coed Ely solar farm.

17 February 2025

Innovative apprenticeship scheme boosting social care workforce

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Welsh Government Minister for Children and Social Care came, Dawn Bowden, came to visit RCT social care apprentices on Thursday, February 13.

17 February 2025

Significant additional funding identified for Council priority areas

Cabinet will consider the Council's proposed capital programme for the next three years, plus a targeted £16m investment for priorities like highways, structures, Multi Use Games Areas, green spaces, leisure centres and flood alleviation

14 February 2025

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