There has been significant media coverage in recent weeks in relation to the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings. On September 4, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language issued a written statement on this matter. It can be confirmed that Rhondda Cynon Taf has no reported instances of RAAC in our schools. Officers…
The Council is delighted to announce its multi-million pound redevelopment of the Muni Arts Centre is now officially underway! Contractors have started work to revitalise the much-loved Pontypridd venue and reopen it next summer. The Grade II Listed Muni, in the centre of Pontypridd Was originally built in a gothic style as a Weslyan Chapel…
After attending the Aberaman Ward Pact meeting on July 20th, I found the proceedings rather intriguing. Typically, these local gatherings centre around discussions concerning off-road motorbikes or scramblers. However, during this particular meeting, a constable made a significant announcement that raised concerns among attendees: the police would no longer actively pursue or follow individuals riding…
A council leader has warned his local authority will get to a point where it will only do what it legally has to. Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf council, said the council will have to trim back and “ultimately only do statutory things”? Thank you to everyone who joined the recent engagement sessions…
Just another cut to public services and picking on the most vulnerable sector? The Council will undertake a full review of its Individual Disabled Parking Bay Scheme – to ensure it continues to meet needs, while also addressing the ongoing challenges resulting from increased demand and budget pressures. Following a recent Delegated Officer Decision, the…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (31 August) welcomed the publication of the independent review of the Local Government section 19 and Natural Resources Wales reports into extreme flooding in winter 2020-2021. Review of Local Government Section 19 and Natural Resources Wales’ reports into extreme flooding in Wales, 2020-21 Professor Elwen Evans KC A coal tip…
Bryn Pica is an integrated waste management facility providing a variety of waste recycling and disposal services to residents and businesses of Rhondda Cynon Taf. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Regulations, I kindly request answers to the following questions: 1 Where was the existing plant, which remained fully functional after…
The Council is delighted to extend its roll-out of the Universal Primary Free School Meals programme for the new school year this September – to include Year 3 and Year 4 learners, and further eligible nursery-age pupils. The Welsh Government is working with Local Authorities to achieve its commitment to provide free school meals for…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council waste collections have been in the news of late and a bit controversial for some people with the 3 weekly collections imposed on residents; waste from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council hit the headlines back in 2019 when plastic waste was discovered piled up in a jungle more than 6,500 miles away…
Residents are advised that there will be increased works activity at the Ynys/Sobell Leisure Centre car park in Aberdare for six days, starting from Saturday, August 26. Transport for Wales and Amey continue works to construct a new platform to serve Aberdare Railway Station, using a site compound at the Ynys car park. The Council…
