The Council has provided an update on the ongoing work to remove and cut back trees along our busiest main roads, which is essential to ensure safety for road users. The first phase of work, along the A4059 in the Cynon Valley, was completed by the end of last week (Friday, December 12). The work…
Angela Robinson, from Hulaballoo and Gaynor Wood from Sugar and Spice, representing Pontypridd Market Quarter with Cllr Mark Norris, James Payne, Rob Vickery and Colin Williams from Horan and Tee2Sugars It’s not the writing on the wall for Pontypridd’s Market Quarter, its ART – and its looking fresh, good and ready for an amazing 2026 in the heart of the historic…
AberdareOnline was invited on Friday, 12, to a section of Aberdare Cemetery where we were shown what can only be described, however uncomfortably, as a makeshift waste dumping area. The site sits just a few metres from burial plots, some of which appear to be recent interments. Standing among headstones and memorials, the sight of…
Parents, children, and campaigners from Rhondda Cynon Taf and across Wales will travel to the Senedd on Wednesday 14 January 2026, as a major petition on learner travel is formally debated by the Welsh Parliament. The petition, which calls for a full restructure of the Learner Travel Measure, seeks improved access to education and the…
Founded in 1893 in Cwmparc and still thriving more than 130 years later, the iconic Parc & Dare Band has been honoured with a Blue Plaque. The band’s origins are deeply rooted in the community. Much of its early funding came directly from the miners of the Parc & Dare Collieries, who each contributed one…
In the Senedd today, the Welsh Conservatives brought forward a debate to mark Small Business Saturday, putting our plan to support small businesses to a vote, including proposals to: The motion did not pass, as Plaid Cymru and Labour Senedd Members voted against the Welsh Conservative motion. Commenting after the vote, Welsh Conservative Shadow Economy…
Tis the season to shop, but Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards team is urging its residents to be SMART when they are shopping this Christmas. Everyone loves a bargain and it’s easy to click before you think, especially when you feel you’re running out of time – and that’s what many less scrupulous companies…
“Once again, Hirwaun, Penderyn and Rhigos Matters have published an excellent post that truly serves their residents. Their consistent engagement demonstrates a genuine commitment to keeping people informed. It’s refreshing to see councillors who prioritise their constituents’ needs and maintain such transparent communication with the community.” It’s a shame more councillors don’t follow this example…
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Arts & Cultural Service is delighted to announce that Clare Potter (artist name clare e. potter) has been appointed as the next Artist in Service until June 2026. Following the success of Artists in Service Harriet Fleuriot and Rhys Slade-Jones, this new phase builds on their learning and continues…
Exciting proposals to redevelop the Rock Grounds in Aberdare have been granted planning consent. This is an important landmark in the multi-million pound project, which is subject to a full funding package being secured. In October 2024, Cabinet progressed the project by agreeing to the Council approving Final Frontier Space Holdings as the chosen developer…
