Thousands of potentially toxic sites that councils have identified as “high risk” have not been tested due to a lack of funds, a BBC investigation has revealed. Rhondda Cynon Taf’s former industrial prosperity has left a legacy of over 4600 potentially contaminated sites. According to the report, scientists fear the untested sites could pose a…
There’s never been a better time to brave the drawer of doom, sort through your piles of unwanted/old electrical cables! This ‘urban mining’ could provide 30% of the copper needed to decarbonise the power grid by 2030. To support ‘urban mining’, recycling your small electricals and cables couldn’t be easier in Rhondda Cynon Taf! Recycle…
South Wales Police were called yesterday evening with two separate reports of suspicious approaches to teenage girls in the Rhydyfelin area. 269 comments on the link below https://www.facebook.com/SWPRCTMerthyrBridgend The first incident was reported to us just after 7.45pm yesterday evening (Monday, March 10). A 14-year-old girl was approached by two men on the footpath on…
Rhondda Cynon Taf is recognised as one of the World’s most significant culturally and historically significant areas of industrial and social heritage. Our new five year strategy aims to celebrate, protect and develop our unique heritage. The five-year Rhondda Cynon Taf Heritage Strategy showcases our history and heritage, including industry, sporting achievements, inspirational residents, iconic…
FB: Plaid Cymru councillors refuse to support increasing council tax by 4.7% We make no apology for standing up for RCT residents who have been hit by the cost-of-living crisis, increasing utility bills and cuts by Labour governments at all levels. We tried to reduce the pressures but as previous years, we will have to…
Questions should be asked for a proposed development of industrial storage batteries in Rhigos Village FB: Councillor Karen Morgan Have just spoken to the consultants. The application is only available online at the Library. However, there will be an open drop-in exhibition at Rhigos Community Centre on Wednesday 26th March 3 pm – 7 pm….
The road closure at the pictured bridge at Goitre-Coed Road in Abercynon to complete a repair and maintenance scheme has been extended into next week (commencing March 10) due to unforeseen additional repairs required after removal of existing bridge deck joint. Updates will be announced once the bridge is opened. We apologise for this inconvenience….
Email to Natural Resources Wales 26 February 2025 Re: Maintenance of the Aberdare Canal and Flood Risk Mitigation I am writing to express my concerns regarding the ongoing flooding issues along the Natural Cycling Route 478 and the Public Right of Way as they pass through the Ynys Sports Field in Aberdare. At its lowest…
A road closure is required at the pictured bridge at Goitre-Coed Road in Abercynon, to complete a repair and maintenance scheme that will last up to one week. The Royal Oak Bridge will close in the morning on Monday, March 3, when a signposted diversion route will come into effect. Please note, the diversion route is partly…
A footway closure will be required from next week at the busy pictured location in Aberdare, as an essential measure to repair damage to a retaining wall. The structure is located next to the A4233, on the stretch of road between Gadlys Roundabout and the adjacent roundabout near Tesco/McDonalds. It provides a boundary to the…
