Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking people to be vigilant and prepared this Friday and into Saturday as Storm Claudia brings heavy rainfall that will lead to flooding and disruption in Wales. While most of Wales will see heavy rainfall and possible flood impacts, significant flooding is expected in areas of south east and mid…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to share an update on the ongoing War Memorials Digitisation Project, with five newly digitised memorials now live on the RCT Our Heritage website – bringing the total to six. The following memorials are now available to view online: Launched in November 2023 as part of a £200,000 programme of investment,…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is proud to be supporting Trading Standards Wales ‘Spotlight’ –The importance of Trading Standards in protecting the safety of consumers. Over the next THREE days (11th – 14th) there will be lots of information available highlighting the work that Trading Standards Officers do every day to keep residents safe. Today they are…
Residents in Mountain Ash may notice activity at the Craig y Duffryn tip site from next week – as maintenance work to multiple access tracks is carried out across the site. The Welsh Government-funded work will start in the week commencing Monday, November 10, and will be completed early in the New Year. The tip is located…
The Welsh Conservatives have criticised reports that the UK Labour Government plans to introduce a pay-per-mile tax for car owners. According to reports, the Chancellor is considering new road pricing measures to help plug a growing hole in public finances caused by Labour’s reckless spending. Electric vehicle (EV) drivers will reportedly be affected, with proposals…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has approved a new model for the Disabled Persons Parking Bay Scheme, following an independent review and extensive public consultation held between July 14 to September 8, 2025. The scheme, which provides designated on-street parking bays for eligible disabled residents, was suspended in 2023 to allow for a full review….
The Council has provided an update on the good progress being made towards completing the ongoing works within Clydach Vale Countryside Park. Work has been ongoing since September to upgrade an access track and undertake vegetation clearance, maintain drainage channels and culverts, and enable easier access in the future – using Welsh Government funding dedicated…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has welcomed Neil Sachdev, who officially begins his role as Chair of the Board this week, following his appointment by the Welsh Government earlier this year. He succeeds Sir David Henshaw, who stepped down on 31 October after completing two terms of service. NRW is the largest Welsh Government Sponsored body,…
The Council has recently completed significant drainage infrastructure repairs across Mountain Ash – with the third and final phase of work now delivered. The scheme has been funded through Welsh Government’s Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management programme, with 15% match funding from the Council. Overall, across the three phases of work, it represents a…
A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that school transport costs in England have soared by 70% since 2015, placing a significant strain on council budgets. The report warns that local authorities are struggling to meet their legal duty to provide transport for eligible pupils while managing escalating costs and budget…
