Taking simple, cost-effective measures now can build resilience and help secure the future of Wales’ most vulnerable species, Natural Resources Wales said today as a new study from the environment body reveals that almost 3,000 species exist in five locations or fewer across Wales. The ‘Species in Peril’ report makes Wales the first country in…
Caerphilly Play is inviting primary schools across the county borough to take part in an exciting creative competition to design a brand-new mascot that will represent the service and the importance of play. The competition challenges pupils to create a fun, vibrant and memorable character that reflects the values of Caerphilly Play. The winning design…
Keep Wales Tidy is celebrating the outstanding efforts of Treforest Litter Pickers, who have been crowned Rhondda Cynon Taf’s most active community group of 2025. Founded in March this year, the Pontypridd-based volunteer group has made a remarkable impact in a short space of time, playing a pivotal role in keeping local streets, parks and…
RESIDENTS DEMAND ACTION AS COUNCIL DELAYS SPARK OUTRAGE** Aberaman residents are questioning why their community has gone more than three decades without a community centre, while every surrounding village, many with far smaller populations, has received investment and modern facilities from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (RCT). The long-running frustration came to a head this autumn…
RCT’s Plaid Cymru Leader responds to Council Leader Councillor Karen Morgan represented the Plaid Cymru group in the State of the Borough debate today. Our focus was on the experiences of residents across RCT today. Our group has been instrumental in bringing attention to the UK Government’s withdrawal of the winter fuel payment which has…
We are pleased to announce Down to Zero, in partnership with Cwmbach Community Wetlands / Gwlyptiroedd Cymunedol Cwmbach, have been awarded £222,024 in funding from The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) to improve accessibility to Cwmbach wetlands and woodlands in Aberdare. TWIG is a scheme being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with…
It is not helping when Rhondda Cynon Taf Council cuts School Transport Save School Transport RCT Group had a meeting with the Welsh Government Transport on Monday, 17th November. This meeting was very positive. We have so many questions for them we could only do 5. However they have agreed for us to forward the…
Sport Caerphilly is encouraging community sport clubs across Caerphilly County Borough to apply for the 2025-26 Facility Grant, with funding still available to support capital improvements that enhance local sporting environments. The grant, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and aligned to the ambitions of the Sport and Active Recreation…
Volunteers from the Caerphilly Miners Centre have once again been recognised for their incredible efforts in creating handmade blankets for people in need across the community. Now in its eighth year, the blanket project has grown from a small group producing just 14 blankets to more than 100 each year, made up of around 2,500…
Local sporting heroes were recognised at the Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025, held at Bryn Meadows on Friday 7th November. The annual celebration brought together clubs, volunteers and community leaders to honour those making an outstanding contribution to grassroots sport across the county borough. Hosted by Sport Caerphilly, the event celebrated individuals and organisations whose…
