Aberdare, Wales — A growing number of parents in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) are voicing strong opposition to proposed changes in school transport policy that would see children living three miles or less from their school lose access to free transport by September 2025. The move, driven by the Council’s decision to revert to statutory…
The Council was delighted to welcome the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Wales to the Tylorstown Landslip remediation site this week. They saw the progress being made at one of Wales’ flagship coal tip projects – one of the sites benefitting from major funding for monitoring and essential works. First Minister Eluned Morgan…
Following Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Local Government & Housing, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Local Government & Housing, Laura Anne Jones MS, has highlighted the inflated salaries of Council Chief Executives in Wales, some of whom are earning more than G7 leaders. Commenting after her Spokesperson’s Questions, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has approved the launch of an eight-week consultation, on a proposed improved model for respite care for adults with learning disabilities. The model, known as My Stay, My Way, has been co-produced with adults with learning disabilities, their families, carers, and key partners, ensuring that people’s voices remain central to shaping…
Cabinet Members have approved a new ‘RCT Affordable Warmth Strategy’ to help those residents who struggle to afford adequate heating for their homes – establishing a framework for Council investment, action and intervention. New Warm Homes Programme: policy statement Running up until 2030, activity within the new Strategy also intends to improve the energy efficiency of…
Preparatory work to install a small kiosk at the redeveloped bingo hall site in Pontypridd, to sell food and drink to take away, will start on site next week (June 17) – before the kiosk is then delivered to the site a week later. Planning permission was granted for the new kiosk during September 2024,…
The above photograph shows tarmac dumped at the Ynys Sports Field, then after Storm Burt, the tarmac washed into the Cwmbach Community Wetlands A Church Village man who failed to attend a Fly-tipping Enforcement interview has been fined almost £1000 in his absence at Merthyr Magistrates Court. William Jones of Station Road, Church Village had…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has approved a new five-year “Involvement Strategy and Action Plan” aimed at increasing public engagement in decision-making. However, the announcement has been met with skepticism from residents who say the council has already made controversial decisions—such as the removal of school transport and wheelie bins—without any meaningful consultation. The strategy, approved…
A new consultation launched on 11 June 2025 has raised eyebrows across Wales, as the Welsh Government seeks public feedback on school transport rules, just months before the May 2026 Senedd election. Critics are questioning the motives behind the timing, accusing ministers of reacting under pressure following mounting public outrage and damning criticism from watchdogs….
Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf — A storm is brewing in Rhondda Cynon Taf—not just in the skies, but in the homes and hearts of parents facing the consequences of school transport cuts imposed without proper consultation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1211655150190004 In February 2024, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council approved sweeping changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy, cutting discretionary…
