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NetworkRider Relaunched For Travel Across South East Wales Bus Network Bus passengers in South East Wales will soon benefit from a new-look NetworkRider ticket. The relaunched multi-operator ticket is available to purchase on bus and allows travel across South East Wales across a number of services. The Network Rider ticket is a partnership between 15 […]

RCT Council have announced that the A4119 dual carriageway between Coed Ely and Ynysmaerdy will fully-open before the Monday morning rush-hour. This marks the substantial completion of the dualling scheme, delivering a major investment to improve connectivity and encourage investment into the Rhondda Valleys. The major transportation project has increased a section of the A4119 […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has provided an update on the weather event on Sunday, February 23, which saw very heavy rainfall recorded across the County Borough. The heavy rain on Sunday saw parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf receive in excess of 105mm of rain in a relatively short period. However, the early warnings from the […]

Important measures to promote and improve road safety will be introduced on the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach. This follows a review of the road traffic conditions along this route, which was undertaken by officers in response to an increase in high-severity collisions in recent years.  It is estimated the changes which will improve road safety […]

A community centre with an 80-year legacy supporting children and young people has been awarded £385,000 in funding. Hirwaun YMCA, in Aberdare, received the grant from the Pen y Cymoedd Community Fund with the capital to be used to transform its main hall into a modern, flexible use space with high-end audio equipment, and a […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has agreed to continue the Council’s Local Business Rate Reduction Scheme in 2025/26. The Council says this scheme will provide around 750 business that already qualify for 40% rates relief from Welsh Government next year with additional support of up to £500 from the Council. The Retail, Leisure and Hospitality […]

The second phase of the Penygawsi Primary School development has been handed over, greatly improving the site’s outdoor areas. It follows delivery of a new main building that pupils and staff have enjoyed since the start of the academic year, and completes the major investment for the Llantrisant school. The school is one of three […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s revised Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Action Plan has now been published, following approval from Welsh Government. While Main river flood risk is the responsibility for Natural Resources Wales to manage, RCT Council is responsible for local sources of flooding which includes surface water, ordinary watercourses and groundwater. Dŵr Cymru […]

Dogs Trust is urging owners across Wales to “take the lead” and be considerate to other owners and members of the public when out walking their dogs following the release of new data showing that a third of dogs (30%) had been involved in a situation that caused concern for the safety of a dog […]

Site clearance work has begun off Darran Road in Mountain Ash after a contractor was appointed to prepare the land for development. Construction of abrand new, modern care accommodation for older people will get underway later this year, in a joint project between Linc Cymru (Linc) and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Planning consent for the […]

A public exhibition and ‘drop-in’ event will take place in Ferndale on March 5, for the community to find out more and ask questions about the modernResidential Dementia Care Home that the Council is committed to delivering. The event will be hosted by the appointed planning consultant for the project, LRM Planning – with Council […]

Stagecoach South Wales, has announced changes to its fares, which will take effect from Sunday 23 February 2025. Adult single fares will increase on average by 25p Adult DayRider fares will increase on average by 56p All Zones fares are frozen at 2024 prices until 2026 Simplified ticket range making PAYG the quickest and easiest […]