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In the photograph : Llanharan residents now have passenger rail services from their town for the first time in over 40 years, after First Minister Rhodri Morgan officially opened the town’s new station.

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Tennis sessions at Llantrisant for people with disabilities

Tennis sessions are on offer this spring for people with disabilities who would like to try the game. Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Disability Sports Officer, Shelley Jones, is working with Dragon Sport and Llantrisant Tennis Club to organise the tennis sessions for people with disabilities.
There will be a schools ‘taster day’ on Wednesday, May 21, at […]

Treorchy Library Improvements are Coming

Treorchy Library has successfully obtained £100,000 worth of Welsh Assembly Government Funding to improve disabled access and introduce more facilities for young people.
Welsh Assembly Government Heritage Minister, Rhodri Glyn Thomas announced that £2.5 million pounds would be invested in Welsh libraries this year, including £1.5 million for upgrading current library buildings.
Staff at Treorchy Library were […]

Destination Ponty… New Tourism Signs Launched

A series of new signs highlighting the many tourist attractions enjoyed and appreciated by visitors to Pontypridd have been unveiled this week.
The signs, which can be found at Bridge Street to the north and the Broadway at Pontypridd train station to the south, are another example of the investment being made in the county town […]

RCT Road Improvements Near Completion

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s latest road improvement projects are near completion.
During the past four weeks a total of six projects have been completed, including Barry Road, Pwllgwaun, Gadlys to Cwmdare and Blackmill Road in Hendreforgan.
Projects being undertaken on the A4059 at Penderyn and Capel Hill in Tonyrefail are due for an early completion this week.
Works […]

Dealing with Underage Drinking in Rhondda Cynon Taff

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have welcomed the successful prosecution of a Clydach Vale shopkeeper.
Surjit Singh of Harry General Store in Wern Street was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act 2003 following a Rhondda Cynon Taf Trading Standards operation.
A 16-year-old female volunteer was sold a bottle of alcopops by a staff member at […]

RCT Council Statement regarding Cwmdare Primary School

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council make the following Statement with regard to Cwmdare Primary School :
The Governing Body will need to convene a meeting in order to discuss the decision of the General Teaching Council for Wales.
At this time, official confirmation of its decision has not been received from the GTCW.
In the meantime, Mr Davies will […]

Major Rhondda Cynon Taff Roads Investment Announced

RCT Council’s major road improvement programme has received another boost.
The Council’s Cabinet has agreed to invest an additional half a million pounds in to the resurfacing of local main roads.
This new funding follows on from last summer’s cash injection of £1.6 million to improve main highways.
The roads to be included in the investment programme will […]

Treforest Regeneration Proposals

Are you a resident, student, landlord or businessperson in Treforest?
If so, come and have YOUR say on the regeneration of the village.
The Treforest Regeneration Partnership has commissioned specialists from the University of Glamorgan to develop a number of regeneration proposals for the village that seek to:
· Improve traffic management and parking provision for residents.
· Reduce […]

Local News

Rhondda Cynon Taf Election Results 2008

The following Election Results have been confirmed for the 2008 Local Council Elections in Rhondda Cynon Taf :
Taff Ely
Beddau (1 seat)
Sian Assaratti (Ind) 437 votes
Richard Yeo (Lab) 433 votes
Brynna (1 seat)
Roger Turner (Ind)
Church Village (1 seat)
Graham Stacey (Lab) 600 votes
Rhys Watkins (Plaid) 424 votes
Cilfynydd (1 seat)
Barrie Morgan (Lab) 318 votes
Robert Davies (Plaid) 71 votes
Steve Logan […]

Trehafod Bridge Closure

Major strengthening and refurbishment works are being carried out on Lower Eirw Bridge in Trehafod over the next 30 weeks.
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council will be forced to close the bridge during this period because of its extremely poor condition. The steelwork has high areas of corrosion, plate lamination and section reduction. The parapets […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Councillors Campaign Against Tonteg Bail Hostel

Rhondda Cynon Taf Councillors are to lead a fight against a private company’s decision to use a property in Tonteg for use as bail accommodation.
ClearSprings has leased property without either consulting the local community, South Wales Police or Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
County Borough Councillor for Tonteg, Cllr John David said: “This company clearly […]

Change your future at Porth Community Carnival

A far-reaching event has been organised in a bid to engage the county’s families, tackling child poverty by returning parents to work.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s award-winning Genesis Team has joined forces with key partners to organise a community festival next month, which they hope can change lives.
Offering free transport to the venue from a number […]

Ferndale’s regeneration takes shape

Work has begun on a new car park for Ferndale, as part of the town’s ongoing regeneration.
A much-needed car park is being developed in the vacant site in Lime Street, with approximately 40 spaces to be created.
It is hoped that, when completed, the car park will ease the current congestion problems in the town and […]

Treforest Regeneration Proposals

Celebrating Success in Rhondda Cynon Taff

Businesses of all sizes and backgrounds have been commended at a prestigious ceremony organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Business Club.
Welsh rugby hero Gareth Edwards was guest speaker at the event, now in its second year, which recognises and awards the strides Rhondda Cynon Taf’s businesses are making.
Winners of this year’s event were:
Best Use of […]

Ponty Poetry

Yorkshire poet and comedian Ian McMillan and European music combine when the Ian McMillan Orchestra comes to the Muni Arts Centre, Pontypridd on Friday 8th February at 8pm with Sharp Stories.
Hailing from Barnsley, Ian McMillan has been a poet, broadcaster, commentator and programme maker since 1981 although he has been entertaining since the 70s.
From his […]

Community News

Ramblers Open Day at Dare Valley on 19th April

Cynon Valley Ramblers Open Day will be held at Dare Valley Country Park on Saturday 19th April from 11am to 3pm.
Members of the local walking group will be manning stands providing a wealth of information, with details of walking holidays, programmes of local walks, leaflets on the health benefits of walking, details of local map […]

April Cymanfa Ganu in Rhondda Cynon Taff

The valleys of music and song will ring aloud with voices performing in harmony at a special series of cymanfa ganu festivals held throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Music in the Community Initiative, the Mayor of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Jane Ward and founder of the scheme Father Paul Bigmore […]

Pontypridd Youth Centre Launched

Plenty of fun for everyone is guaranteed at the new Pontypridd Youth Centre which has just opened its doors to youngsters from throughout the area.
Based in the YMCA on Crossbrook Street, the Youth Centre will be open on Monday and Wednesday evenings between 6.30pm and 9.00pm.
There will be lots of social and recreational activities for […]

All Residents Invited to Tonyrefail Regeneration Meeting

Tonyrefail Town Centre Forum will meet on February 27 to discuss the regeneration and improvement of the town continues.
Residents are invited to attend the important event, which takes place in the Community Centre, at the rear of Pritchard Street, at 7pm.
The Tonyrefail Town Centre Forum enables residents to meet with their representatives and attain updates […]

Llwynypia Powerhouse Funding Success

A funding bid for the restoration of the historic Powerhouse building in Llwynypia has proved a success.
The Powerhouse Trust will receive more than £65,000 as part of the ongoing project to transform the disused landmark building into a major multi-purpose centre for the economic benefit of the entire area.
The funding will be used to draw-up […]

Financial Boost for Rhondda Cynon Taf Youth Groups

Voluntary youth organisations throughout the county borough are set to benefit from a share of £182,000 in grants from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council.
The Grants to Voluntary Organisations scheme for the 2007/08 financial year have been announced and a total of 42 groups will benefit from the substantial sum.
Organised by the Council’s Youth Service, […]

Maximise Your Money Opportunities in Rhydyfelin

A scheme that provides information and advice on money matters to ensure people get the maximum income is being introduced in Rhydyfelin.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Equality, Diversity and Social Justice Team has joined forces with agencies, including the Rhydyfelin Communities First team, to hold an event in Rhydyfelin Community Centre on 28th February.
The event, which […]

Calling all sports clubs

Calling all sports clubs! Rhondda Cynon Taf Sports Development Team wants to re-establish links with the many clubs in the borough - and would like to hear from you.
The team are currently looking at improving two key priority areas - club development and coach development - and are sending out a brief two-page audit for […]

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