The council says it takes a responsible approach to setting council tax levels, balancing the need to protect key services with residents’ ability to pay. It says: “Every council in Wales will again need to raise council tax next year, and the draft strategy proposes a 4.5% rise. This is again likely to be one…
The second phase of repair works to drainage infrastructure in Mountain Ash will start next week – focusing on Stream Street, High Street and Pryce Street. https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/ParkingRoadsandTravel/Roadspavementsandpaths/FloodAlleviation/RelatedDocuments/Floodreports/FWMASection19RCT06MountainAsh.pdf The work will start from Monday, January 20, and will include repairing sections of piping where required, along with rebuilding manholes. Temporary traffic management will be needed at…
We are currently installing some temporary units on site at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which will increase our surgical and endoscopy capacity. This work has resulted in a temporary reduction of parking spaces. Disabled parking spaces have been prioritised, retained and moved to a suitable location close to the main building. We encourage all visitors to leave…
Severe weather events were recorded by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Plantation Road in Abercynon. 12 March 1997, March 1998, December 1998, January 1999, November 2000, February 2002. An example of a similar situation is Plantation Road (Abercynon) where water runs down the road like a stream and disperses down Well Street and through the…
A local village shop owner has put customers at risk after they were found to be selling food past its use-by date. The owner, Ms Ponnuthurai of Hirwaun Village Stores in Rhondda Cynon Taf was successfully prosecuted by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards department for exposing for sale, food past its use by date. Under the…
https://www.facebook.com/AlexDaviesJonesMP/photos/a-statement-from-myself-and-vikki-howells-ms-regarding-the-willows-nursing-home-/991405362802788/?_rdr Cabinet Members will next week consider all feedback received in the recent public consultations into residential care proposals for Ferndale and Hawthorn – and they will make a final decision on the respective proposals. The proposals have been brought forward to respond to a change in demand for residential care. Expectations by older people…
Cabinet will consider a draft Budget Strategy proposed by officers following Welsh Government’s provisional Local Government settlement, and Members could agree for it to be the focus of the next phase of consultation. The provisional Local Government settlement on December 11 indicated that Rhondda Cynon Taf will receive a 4.8% funding increase next year. A…
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K Run are set to return on Sunday 11th May 2025, offering runners of all abilities the chance to take part in one of South Wales’ most exciting and scenic running events. Whether you’re chasing a personal best, entering your first race, or simply want to enjoy the thrill…
Wales has 22 local authorities and 48 homelessness organisations that are known to the Welsh Government who count in helping to combat homelessness in Wales so who are they and why is there a constant problem with so much in place to help the homelessness? New figures reveal that homelessness remains a significant issue in…
This must be some joke when Rhondda Cynon Taf Council cut the wheelie bin service and then had the cheek to charge you for taking your wheelie bin away. Plaid Cymru’s calls to extend the free collection of wheelie bins instead, why not call for the retaining wheelie bins if residents want them or the…
