Aberaman, South Wales — Concerns are growing among residents of Glancynon Terrace as a large tree continues to grow out of a retaining wall near the A4095, raising fears of a repeat of the costly wall collapse that took place on nearby Gwawr Street. The previous incident, which saw the complete failure of the retaining…
Residents will be able to find out more about initial plans for a new walking and cycling route in Treherbert, by taking part in a public consultation next week (June 17 to July 1). This scheme represents one phase of a larger active travel route, which is being developed for Treherbert and Treorchy. The Council…
Labour’s own 20mph figures point to economic DISASTE The 20mph speed limit cost YOU *£33 MILLION* to implement. Furthermore, according to Labour’s own Explanatory Memorandum, the Welsh economy is expected to be hit by up to £8.9 billion. Scrap 20mph now! Millions wasted by this Labour Government
The Cwm Taf Social Care Award Ceremony, held on April 9, 2025, at Cynon Linc in Aberdare, was a successful celebration of the achievements of social care professionals across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil. Organised in partnership with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, the event highlighted the dedication of staff within the social care…
Cwmparc Gate Obstruction Update – a meeting was held today between senior Council officers and the Leader of the Council, in which legal advice was provided on the current situation. Public responses on the link https://www.facebook.com/RCTCouncil
The bridge at Goitre-Coed Road in Abercynon , known locally as the Royal Oak Bridge, will be closed from Monday, June 9, to enable the installation of the new bridge deck joint. Updates will be announced once the bridge is opened; the closure is anticipated to last two weeks. We apologise for the inconvenience. The…
Blocking the entire pavement around Aberaman was a talking point in the last 2 Pact meetings also parking on or near narrow road junctions. At the previous meeting, the police said they would look into it and get the RCTC traffic Van to make a point of patrolling, and the local councillor advised that she…
Blocked Public Footpath Dare Valley County Park Updated as of Monday, 16th December 2024 FB Tim Phillips is no longer the Definitive Map Officer so I have deleted his details. For those of us that regularly walk in and around the Dare Valley Country Park you may remember that the right of way path at…
Richard Clarke, a member of the Open Spaces Society, writes about the shenanigans at Cwmparc, Treorchy, in Rhondda Cynon Taf The quiet community of Cwmparc, Treorchy, nestled beneath the dramatic Rhondda mountainside in South Wales, has always cherished its easy access to the open land above. For generations, locals have walked, cycled, and ridden horses along…
In September, if you live within 3 miles of your child’s chosen Comprehensive School, it is very likely they will be walking to school or trying to catch a local service bus in this dreadful weather. Our team have, and continues to work to find solutions to this short sighted decision by the Labour-run RCT…
