Welsh Government has confirmed its funding allocations to Rhondda Cynon Taf across its Resilient Roads Fund and the Local Transport Fund for the current financial year – which totals £1.3m across the two programmes. The Council has welcomed this significant funding support, to complement its own important funding allocations outlined within the £27.665m Capital Programme…
Work to deliver the Cwmaman Flood Alleviation Scheme begins next week to strengthen the infrastructure at the Nant Aman Fach which will mitigate nearby properties from flooding – with minimal overall disruption expected throughout. The Council has appointed Calibre Contracting Ltd to carry out the work, which will start from Monday, September 25. The scheme…
Looking at the crossing this morning there are no overhead cables installed the footpath has markings for further work, and there are no visible up Looking at the crossing this morning there are no overhead cables installed the footpath has markings for further work, and there are no visible Public Notices on or near the…
Flood alleviation work will begin next week along the length of Park Street in Tylorstown, requiring a local road closure. This is the first of two significant flood alleviation schemes planned to protect the community. The first scheme will begin on Monday, September 25, to upgrade the infrastructure along Park Street and improve the network’s…
Cabinet has agreed proposals for the Council to provide a new funding support package of nearly £4.3 million to support local communities, families and residents impacted by the Cost of Living crisis. The scheme was agreed by the Cabinet at their meeting on Monday, 18 September, and is in addition to several support schemes that…
Cabinet Approve PSPO for Dog Fouling Extension Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet have agreed to extend the existing tough measures to tackle dog fouling and promote responsible dog ownership across the County Borough. SIX years ago, in October 2017, RCT Council was one of the first Local Authorities to introduce strict rules in terms of…
The £1.4m surface water pumping station in Glenboi is now fully operational, to help protect the community during heavy rainfall. In a recent test run, the system successfully coped with conditions that replicated a large storm event. Work throughout 2023 has focused on installing a large upgrade to the existing pumping station at Glenboi, which…
Is Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Transport for Wales attempting to close the Public Right of Way at Abercwmboi and rail crossing at Bruce’s Fields by stealth? Because of the electrifying of the rail line in Cynon Valley at Bruce’s Fields Abercwmboi and other rail crossings have been closed temporarily for construction the closure is…
We expect the decision has already been made to close Rhigos Primary School, knowing how the council work the new Primary School in Hirwaun was designed to take the extra pupils from Rhigos Primary at the planning stage of the new Hirwaun Primary School. Cabinet will consider proposals and recommendations put to them by Council…
This week marked the start of Vulnerable Road Users Awareness Week, a crucial initiative for our community’s safety. Why did the council’s consultants design a sprawling 5-lane junction on a single carriageway? Our dedicated MountainAsh Neighbourhood Policing Team took proactive measures by organizing a speed safety operation. This operation stemmed from growing concerns regarding speeding…
