The second phase of work to repair damage to the Aberdare Park boundary wall will start this week, with a local footway closure needed. A section of the structure opposite Broniestyn Terrace in Trecynon collapsed following Storm Bert in November 2024, and an initial phase of work to rebuild it was completed before Christmas. Council…
The Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Highway Authority is primarily responsible for addressing the Rhigos Road flooded public road. Local council Highway Authorities have a statutory duty under the Highways Act 1980 to maintain public highways, including their drainage systems. This responsibility extends to repairing and maintaining drainage systems beneath the highway surface, clearing blockages, and…
Terms have been agreed with Little Door (USM) Limited to undertake some filming in the School for a Sky Production “Under Salt Marsh”. The location will be used for the purpose of parking necessary equipment, and the preparation and filming including the built property. A short-term licence will be entered into with the proposed licensors…
RHONDDA CYNON TAFF COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL(A4059 BETWEEN ABERCYNON AND CWMBACH)(VARIATION AND SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 202* NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rhondda Cynon TaffCounty Borough Council propose to make various Ordersunder Sections 1, 2, 4, 81, 82 and 84 of the Road TrafficRegulation Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”), and of all other enablingpowers, the effect…
Local Council, NRW, and Minister Show Disregard for Community Wetlands Flood warnings were delayed by an hour during Storm Burt, a significant weather event that caused widespread flooding in the region. Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council declared a major incident but has failed to learn from past mistakes, leaving communities vulnerable and increasing costs for…
The Council has launched a new Business Flood Resilience Grant to help small and medium sized businesses at risk of flooding to install new protection measures to their properties. The Grant can contribute 100% towards the eligible project costs, up to a maximum of £10,000 to each eligible business. The new grant has been made…
Responding to the Welsh Government admitting mistakes with their 20 mph speed limit, Peter Fox MS, Shadow Cabinet Secretary For Infrastructure, Transport and Rural Affairs, said: “This is not the first time The Welsh Government have admitted this policy was badly implemented, yet we still haven’t seen any significant changes being made. “It is not…
As the current term of the Aberdare Business Improvement District (BID) nears its end in March 2025, Will local traders be questioning whether the initiative has provided value for money? The Aberdare BID was established in April 2020, and a new ballot will be required in early 2025 for the BID to continue for another…
The leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council has warned of a significant budget gap of £35.7 million for the financial year 2025/26, stating that “difficult decisions” will be required to address the shortfall. For many residents, this translates to further cuts to essential public services, sparking frustration and questions about the council’s financial management….
All refuse and recycling (including nappies and food waste recycling) should be placed at their usual collection point by 7am on your revised collection day. Changes to collections over the Festive Period: Your weekly collections for recycling, food, nappies and black bag waste will change during Christmas week. Collections due on Wednesday 25th December will…
