Council officers have undertaken a review of road traffic conditions along the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, following an increase in high severity road traffic collisions in recent years. In response, Council officers are currently in the process of developing proposals to promote and improve road safety at key sections of this main road…
The leader of the council frequently asserts that severe funding shortfalls necessitate making savings. Is this simply a euphemism for cutting the basic services funded by residents’ council tax? While the council claims its “prudent financial approach” allows for extra investment in key services despite challenging times, many residents are questioning its priorities. Public Services…
Road users are advised that the section of road between Abercynon Roundabout and Fiddler’s Elbow Roundabout will be closed for essential works, over four consecutive nights. The work is required for the permanent removal of the cattle grid on this section of the A472 – and has been scheduled at night to significantly minimise disruption….
Red wind warning issued as Storm Darragh approaches The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the public, covering Rhondda Cynon Taf. Please read all Storm Darragh information carefully. Rain is expected to begin mid-afternoon (Friday) and intensify. A more sustained band of rain is forecast to arrive from around 3am (Saturday morning) with potentially…
We’re reviewing our Disabled Persons Parking Bay (DPPB) Scheme and need your help! Your input is crucial to help us enhance the scheme for everyone. As part of the review, we would like to hear more about people’s experience of the scheme and what could be better or different. Take a few minutes to provide…
Residents are advised that a series of Met Office weather warnings are in place this weekend during Storm Darragh – and this includes an Amber warning for wind throughout the day on Saturday, December 7. Storm Darragh is predicted to bring unsettled weather from Thursday afternoon (December 5) until Sunday morning (December 8). As of Thursday afternoon,…
The Council has provided an update on the scheme to rebuild and repair damaged sections of the boundary wall of Aberdare Park. A section of the wall near the B4275 in Trecynon, opposite the junction with Broniestyn Terrace, sustained damage during Storm Bert. A small section of the structure has collapsed, while an inspection has…
The Council has been out and about in local communities to deliver activities that mark and support national Road Safety Week 2024 – including pedestrian safety and cycling training sessions with young people in our schools. Each year, Road Safety Week is coordinated across the UK by the charity Brake, and the 2024 edition ran…
The Coed Ely Solar Farm in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, costs over £6 million. This solar farm project was part of a broader initiative by the local council to develop renewable energy sources and reduce carbon emissions in the area. In Coed Ely, the sunshine hours vary throughout the year. Based on historical data, the…
Flooding is not a new issue for Rhondda Cynon Taf. As early as 2008, an RCT Council report highlighted the importance of assessing flood risk on a strategic level. Using Environment Agency and Welsh Assembly Government flood maps, the report warned about areas vulnerable to 1-in-100-year and 1-in-1,000-year flood events. However, experts now warn that…
