Residents and visitors to #Pontypridd are reminded about the upcoming traffic management needed at Berw Road (August 17-21) as part of the demolition phase of the Pontypridd Police Station and Berw Road Car Park buildings. The arrangements from tomorrow will likely bring traffic disruption at Berw Road and surrounding roads. Motorists are advised to avoid…
Concerns are mounting among Aberdare residents over the use of electric scooters near the town’s bus station, with several people describing near-misses involving buses, cars and pedestrians in recent days. Multiple residents say they have witnessed young riders weaving between buses as they pull in and out of the station, sometimes without checking for traffic….
Residents and visitors to Pontypridd are advised about the upcoming traffic management needed at Berw Road (August 17-21) as part of the demolition phase of the Pontypridd Police Station and Berw Road Car Park buildings. This is the first of two anticipated periods of traffic management affecting Berw Road – the second is currently being…
A Facebook post by an Abercwmboi councillor condemning fly-tipping has prompted renewed questions over whether Rhondda Cynon Taf Council applies the same standards to itself as it does to members of the public. The councillor shared photographs of rubbish dumped in a lane behind the Abercwmboi Social Club, warning that those responsible would eventually be…
The Gorsedd Stones at Aberdare Park have been temporarily cordoned off after damage was identified during a recent inspection. As a precaution, the area has been fenced off while specialist advice is sought and further assessments are undertaken. The Council recognises the historic and cultural importance of the stones and is committed to preserving them…
Christian Craig Astill, 37, of Lon Einon, Penllergaer, Swansea, was sentenced to 22 weeks’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, after pleading guilty to depositing controlled waste on land without an environmental permit. The sentence was imposed at Swansea Magistrates’ Court. The court also ordered Astill to undertake up to 20 days of rehabilitation activity and…
The Council has today launched a survey that focuses on the ways in which the Local Authority communicates flood risk information – to gain residents’ views on what works well and what could be improved upon, which is a key action within the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan. As the Lead Local…
A series of information sessions have been organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and its partners to support those affected by the recent, unexpected closure of the London Mint Office Ltd distribution centre in Williamstown. The events will provide access to a range of support services, information and advice. There will also be opportunities for…
The Easter bunny paid an eggstra special visit to winning schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf this month – yes we know its August – to crown three schools winners of the Easter Egg Recycling Challenge. A fantastic 53 schools from across Rhondda Cynon Taf took part in the challenge this year, which was set in April, collecting…
A Rhondda shop has been forced to CLOSE after it was issued with a Closure Order by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards department for the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products, including reports of sales to children. This latest case, which marks the third closure in just over a month, sends a clear…
