Work to rectify damage to a river wall at a residential street in Abercynon have now been completed, with all traffic management lifted. The scheme at River Row got underway in mid-January 2026, to rectify a 5-metre section of the structure that was failing, having received storm damage over the past year. Council contractor Edwards…
The Council has recently completed important further investment in new youth centre and leisure facilities in Hawthorn, for school and community use. The major investment in a brand new 3-16 school, Ysgol Afon Wen, was completed in time for the 2024/25 academic year – with external improvements completed by May 2025. The Council has used…
Estyn’s Chief Inspector has published the annual report on education and training in Wales, the report warns that weaknesses in literacy, teaching quality, and leadership, particularly in secondary schools, remain a barrier to progress for many learners. The report also stresses that decisive action is needed to address long-standing inconsistencies and ensure every learner can…
We’re delighted to tell the story of Steven Painter, who’s living life to the full as a resident at Maesyffynnon extra care in Aberaman, where he’s being helped to live independently each day by a dedicated team from leading care provider, Radis Community Care. This includes 24/7, on-site commissioned care that also responds to urgent…
We need your help in to shape the bid for Pontypridd to be the first UK Town of Culture! The UK Town of Culture is a new, UK-wide initiative led by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS), building on the success of the UK City of Culture programme. For the first time, towns…
A campaign group fighting to protect school transport provision in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) has expressed frustration after a Senedd petitions committee agreed to close their petition as the parliamentary term comes to an end. The decision was confirmed during a committee meeting earlier today, marking the second time the issue has been closed due…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has officially opened a new Remembrance Area at Maes Yr Arian Cemetery, Mountain Ash, offering the community a peaceful place to rest, reflect and remember. Staff from the Council’s Bereavement Services team have created the beautiful space, with new benches and planters, as part of its commitment to support to all…
Plans for a new riverside plaza in Pontypridd town centre are facing renewed criticism, as residents question whether millions of pounds of public money are being spent on a “vanity project” while flooding and public service pressures continue to worsen across the town. The latest controversy follows a Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (RCTC) announcement confirming…
Residents may notice investigation work taking place to the pictured riverbank, near Pentwyn Sports Ground in Penrhiwceiber, from next week. The work, being carried out by contractor Alun Griffiths Ltd, will inform a future repair scheme following scour damage to the riverbank of the Afon Cynon. The contractor will make use of the site compound…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has welcomed the publication of the Welsh Government’s Green Paper setting out proposals for the future governance of water in Wales. Ceri Davies, Interim Chief Executive of Natural Resources Wales said: “As Wales’ environmental regulator, safeguarding the water environment, ensuring sustainable water resources and supporting resilient ecosystems remain central to our…
