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Rhondda Cynon Taf Councils’ Cabinet will consider the latest budget consultation feedback and could recommend a final strategy for 2023/24 to full Council. The strategy responds to the financial challenges faced by Rhondda Cynon Taf which are similar to all local authorities in Wales, protects residents and services as much as possible, and continues to […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is pleased to announce that its Housing Strategy Team were recently awarded the Regional Small Scale Project (<250k) of the Year for their Minor Measures Scheme which is delivered by the Heat & Save Team. The Awards celebrate effective energy initiatives all over Wales and recognises those who lead best practice […]

Since Storm Dennis hit Wales in February 2020, the Welsh Government has provided more than £194m to help with the risk of flooding. This includes more than £13m for Local Authorities to help reduce the risk of flooding for over 6,500 properties. It also includes more than £9.3m in emergency funding which has been provided […]

Volotea is touching down at Cardiff Airport to offer Wales rugby fans direct scheduled flights to both Lyon and Nantes for the crucial Pool C deciding matches against Australia and Georgia in the Rugby World Cup which takes place in France this autumn. Established in 2011, Volotea flies from 22 cities in France and has […]

Following the successful delivery of urgently needed supplies and equipment to Ukraine in December last year, Members of Senedd Mick Antoniw and Alun Davies will embark on a second visit to Ukraine to deliver additional aid on Thursday 16th February 2023. As with the previous trip, the Senedd Members will deliver critical supplies including a search […]

Health Minister Eluned Morgan has announced the development of a new diagnostics and treatment centre for the South East Wales region, located in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf. Funded by Welsh Government, the new facility will further develop regional working between Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, and Aneurin Bevan University […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council say they continue to support the Welsh Blood Service in its campaign to encourage registered donors to donate, as well as urging new donors to register today.   One cancer survivor from Rhondda Cynon Taf, who overcame ’16M-to-One’ odds would also like to see more young people aged 17-30 join the fight […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is continuing to support its Armed Forces Community by launching a new Veterans Support Hub.   In conjunction with Woody’s Lodge, we are delighted to announce this extra support for our Armed Forces veterans and community. The new Woody’s Lodge Veterans Support Hub will be open at the Bowls Pavilion at Ynysangharad […]

Investment in brand new buildings for primary schools in Pontyclun, Church Village and Llantrisant is now underway, and the Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Education have visited each site to celebrate the start of works.  Councillor Andrew Morgan and Councillor Rhys Lewis visited pupils, staff and the construction teams at Pontyclun Primary, Llanilltud Faerdref […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Cwm Taf People First have introduced the first three dedicated Safe Places in Rhondda Cynon Taf – where any adult over the age of 18 can go if they are lost, feeling scared or vulnerable, or need help.  Safe Places is a national scheme that establishes locations offering help to […]

Important flood alleviation work will get underway at two separate locations in Rhydyfelin, to reduce the risk of flooding in heavy rainfall – and both schemes are benefitting from significant Welsh Government funding.  The works at Masefield Way and a nearby section of Bryn Tail Road start on Monday, February 13. The schemes will take place away […]