Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s “MY MAPS” service is intended to clearly show where Public Rights of Way (PROW) are located throughout the county. However, when users attempt to zoom in for more detail, the paths frustratingly disappear from view. This raises serious questions about why the Council’s Countryside Section is presenting the information in such…
An important repair scheme will start next week to A4059 Afon Cynon Bridge, located on the stretch of road between Cwmbach and Asda roundabouts in the Cynon Valley. Initial work activity from April 28 will include site setup and investigations, with the main repairs then proceeding throughout the year. Please note, while this is a…
£50m Sun-dimming experiments. Only the Labour government would spend millions on solar farms and then spend millions more on blocking the sun. Less than five months after construction officially began at the Coed Ely Solar Farm, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Vital Energi are celebrating a significant milestone as…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has no money for school transport, but let’s spend thousands on roads that lead nowhere with little or no traffic. The introduction of the 20mph default speed limit by Labour has been met with widespread public debate and criticism. While road safety is a priority for all of us, the approach…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has money for a Solar Farm but no money for School Transport. When completed the Coed Ely Solar Farm with 9,400 solar PV panels will be capable of generating 6mw. There is no publicly available information about the specific installation costs. However, the general cost for building a solar farm in the…
Residents are raising serious concerns about the impartiality of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee (2022–2027)—a body tasked with holding the council’s decisions to account. Out of the 14 members appointed to scrutinise decisions on behalf of the public, 11 are Labour councillors, the same party that controls the council. Both…
The meeting has been cancelled just received this from a local councillor. Afternoon everyone Unfortunately the PACT meeting for tomorrow has been cancelled, as the Police are unable to attend the meeting due to an urgent matter. I apologize for the very short notice. Rosanna – please could you let us have your availability for…
Flood alleviation work has now been completed to reduce the flood risk to properties at Plantation Road in Abercynon, using Welsh Government funding. The work started in late January 2025, to tackle the known issue of water running off the mountainside and spilling onto the highway during periods of heavy rainfall and affecting properties. Works…
The next local government elections in Wales are scheduled to take place on the 6 May 2027. Walking 3 miles (nearly 5 km) to school in wet, cold, or dark conditions is unacceptable for children. This situation is not just an inconvenience; it’s a serious failure in safeguarding children’s well-being, education, and basic rights. Here’s…
A Conservative investigation by has uncovered that 16 out of 22 councils in Wales have incurred staggering costs of £78,607,409 on agency staff for supply teachers and teaching assistants during 2023/24. Of the 22 councils, 16 responded to Freedom of Information requests, while six either failed to respond or do not collect this data. Additionally, the Labour…
