There is an undeniable and widely acknowledged need for increased capacity in schools that cater to children with Additional Learning Needs (ALN). No one disputes the importance of expanding these specialized institutions to meet the growing demand. However, the issue lies in the Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council’s approach to such expansions. While the council…
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council transferred its housing stock in 2007 to RCT Homes the name changed was it because of bad publicity? To Trivallis. The Council is no longer a social landlord and no longer owns any council houses, flats, or sheltered housing complexes. The Council’s Housing Allocation Scheme is delivered in partnership…
Following a public consultation, Cabinet has progressed proposals to increase the level of council tax premium that is applied to owners of properties that have remained empty for more than a year – for the benefit of communities. Members also agreed that the Council should make future use of extra intervention powers in specific instances…
In February 2024, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council made the controversial decision to cut back on home-to-school transport. As of September 2025, students in secondary schools and colleges who live just under three miles from their institution will be forced to find alternative transport. In a move that exemplifies Labour’s heartless approach, they now expect…
I think Chris Bryant and Buffy Williams need to come to Ferndale. It was chaos in Ferndale at 8:25 a.m. this morning. Have your say on the proposed walking and cycling route for Ferndale I waited for the lights to change to green opposite the Co-op. When they did, cars were waiting in the crossing…
On Saturday 19th October there will be a public protest outside Sardis Road Pontypridd Council Offices. This protest will be for the parents and children of RCT. This is to show that the decision for home-to-school transport is not acceptable and not safe enough for this decision to go ahead. Councillors Heledd Fychan Plaid Cymru,…
There is nothing about The Cynon Gateway North the Aberdare Bypass in this council report I would assume the bypass is a big priority area simply because planning for the duelling of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road took into account the Aberdare Bypass would be constructed at the same time, further delays cause…
There are around 500 fewer places in care homes in Wales than there were in 2015, figures show. Extra Care delivers modern-purpose accommodation and 24-hour care and support to meet the needs and changing expectations of the growing older population, allowing them to live as independently as possible in their own homes. Council tax single persons discount, is…
LLANWONNO WIND FARM Cenin are committed to sustainable development as a trusted environmental partner creating valued, renewable-sourced, efficient infrastructure. LLANWYNNO ENERGY LTD Residents and road users in Pontypridd are advised that several abnormal load deliveries will be transported through the area over the next few weeks, to reach the Llwyncelyn Wind Farm. This will be…
The Council has provided the latest progress report for the mountainside repairs at the Treherbert end of Rhigos Mountain Road – and the scheme continues to progress in line with the timescales set at the start of the work. The mountain road between Treherbert and Rhigos was closed from July 22 as an absolutely necessary…
