Statement – engaging with residents at Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl
Given the unique risk of continued significant flooding at Clydach Terrace, the Council is progressing discussing the acquisition of properties.
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New Council Report Highlights Ongoing Flood Risks in Aberaman
Take a close look at these two NRW flood maps of Aberaman.The older map clearly shows large sections of the Aberaman floodplain highlighted as high-risk flood zones. But in the latest version, much of that same area—now heavily developed—has mysteriously lost its flood-risk status. It’s hard not to notice the difference.So, the question is: where…
Local scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in Godreaman
Residents in Godreaman are advised about a local flood alleviation scheme, which will get underway next week and require a local trail path closure. Work activity will focus on the Dare Aman trail to the rear of Brynmair Road, plus the area to the rear of numbers 194-196 Brynmair Road. It will reduce the risk…
Planning granted for 174-unit scheme in Caerphilly
Persimmon Homes East Wales has secured full planning permission from Caerphilly Borough Council’s Planning Committee for its major new development at Virginia Park, paving the way for 174 much-needed, high-quality homes for local people. Furious residents claim new-build estate is STILL riddled with problems from drainage to uneven roads 10 years after they moved in…
Important works to embankment and wall in Ynysybwl
Residents are advised that a series of works will shortly be undertaken at Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, which will require traffic management to ensure safety. The scheme will build an additional section of wall alongside the raised footway, undertake embankment heightening works above the highway, and carry out isolated repairs to the highway wall. Contractors…
Survey work to inform future flood alleviation measures for Treorchy
Residents in Treorchy may notice survey work being undertaken from next week, as part of the development of the major Treorchy Flood Alleviation Scheme. The future multi-million pound programme will invest in more flood alleviation measures for the community – to improve local infrastructure and increase the level of flood protection. Further information about the…
Aberdare UK FB: It’s very disappointing to see this walkway is still impassable after all the money and time that has been spent trying to put it right
Ynys Public Right of Way Blocked Again—A Recurring Issue Once again, the Ynys Public Right of Way (PROW) is blocked, causing frustration for local residents. Route 478, which connects the Taff Trail to the south with the Brecon Beacons and the Heads of Valleys cycle route (Route 46) to the north, remains impassable. Despite the…
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.
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…
New funding to help businesses protect properties from flooding
The Council has launched a new Business Flood Resilience Grant to help small and medium sized businesses at risk of flooding to install new protection measures to their properties. The Grant can contribute 100% towards the eligible project costs, up to a maximum of £10,000 to each eligible business. The new grant has been made…
Our popular Sewage Map has had a big update
It’s one of the most popular things we’ve ever made – and we’ve added new features this week. For the past few years, we’ve only had annual summary data from water companies, so could only display the yearly total raw sewage discharge information for Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) on the map. While helpful for building…