Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has launched a new scheme to provide bespoke, enhanced employment support for some of its most vulnerable residents. Connect to Work is a UK government initiative that will be delivered locally by the Council’s Work and Skills team, which already provides far-reaching employment support for residents aged 16+. It will provide…
Residents across Rhondda Cynon Taf are being encouraged to recycle more this Halloween, as the Council launches its latest “Recycling in RCT is Seriously Easy” campaign, featuring a number of changes that make recycling simpler than ever before. The biggest change is the introduction of *accepted soft plastics into the Council’s Clear Bag recycling service….
As Wales prepares to mark the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Rhondda Heritage Park Museum has launched a series of local remembrance events for all to attend. Those who wish to reflect and remember on October 21 are invited to visit the Trehafod museum for open access and organised activities…
A ceremony has been held at Glyntaff Crematorium to mark the opening of Seren Fach, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s new memorial garden dedicated to all babies lost too soon. Those who attended the event included parents who have lost their babies, local Councillors and Bereavement Service staff, charities that suppory baby loss and Cwm Taf…
The positive impact of the RCT Food partnership has been highlighted during a recent visit to Down to Zero by the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality, Sioned Williams. Working to improve access to affordable food and strengthen local food networks across Rhondda Cynon Taf, the Council works alongside community…
Cwmclydach Primary School has become the first school in Rhondda Cynon Taf to achieve Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru Gold Status from SSCE Cymru, recognising its outstanding support for Service children and their families. The school previously secured Bronze Status in June 2022 and Silver Status in October 2023. After successfully retaining its Silver Status…
A new Alliance has been launched in Rhondda Cynon Taf to encourage men and boys to become active allies in preventing domestic abuse and creating safer communities. The Men Against Domestic Abuse Alliance brings together individuals, organisations, workplaces and community groups that are committed to challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours, promoting healthy and respectful relationships,…
Following a summer marked by drought and wildfires Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is urging people across Wales not to become complacent about flood risk this autumn and winter. Communities across Wales experienced devastating flooding and storms last winter, before prolonged dry conditions, drought and significant wildfires affected many parts of the country during the summer….
If you needed a textbook case study of how infrastructure in safe or overlooked seats becomes political leverage, the latest announcement from the Hirwaun Plaid Cymru councillors provides a prime example. Like clockwork, with council elections on the horizon for next May, the long-dusted proposal to reopen the passenger rail line from Aberdare to Hirwaun…
Residents across Pontypridd are being invited to enjoy a free ice cream and find out more about the town’s ambitious bid to become the UK’s first-ever UK Town of Culture, as a specially branded ice cream van visits communities throughout October. The Pontypridd28 ice cream van will be stopping at locations across Pontypridd, offering free…
