Rhondda Cynon Taf Council

04/06/2026

📍 Pop by Abercynon Library next Tuesday!

Come and have a friendly chat with our Recruitment Officer and one of our amazing pioneer foster carers—real stories, honest answers, and no pressure, just conversation.

Whether you’re just starting to think about fostering or have lots of questions, we’d love to meet you and help you take the first steps of your fostering journey!💜



📍 Galwch heibio i Llyfrgell Abercynon ddydd Mawrth nesaf!

Dewch i gael sgwrs gyfeillgar gyda'n Hyrwyddwr Recriwtio ac un o'n gofalwyr maeth arloesol anhygoel—storiau go iawn, atebion gonest, a dim pwysau, dim ond sgwrs.

Dywedwch os ydych newydd ddechrau meddwl am faethu neu os oes gennych lawer o gwestiynau, byddem wrth ein bodd i'ch cwrdd a'ch helpu i gymryd y camau cyntaf o'ch taith faethu!💜

04/06/2026

🎖️Join us for Armed Forces Day🎖️

You’re invited to come to our family friendly Picnic in the Park this June!

📆 Saturday, 20 June
⏰12pm-4pm
📍The Bandstand, Ynysangharad War Memorial Park

🎤 Live performances from:
• DB Big Band
• Taff Ely Ladies Choir
• David Watkins

🎡 Children’s activities include:
• Climbing wall
• Giant garden games
• Table top activities
• Trailer cave to explore

PLUS:
🍻Beer garden
🍔 Food stalls

This is an opportunity to celebrate, reflect and remember our Armed Forces personnel!

04/06/2026

This morning, the Leader, Councillor Ann Crimmings, and Deputy Leader and Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Maureen Webber BEM, joined Valley veterans for their Falklands War Memorial Service to pay tribute and remember those whose lives were affected by the conflict.

04/06/2026

The Council is currently asking residents for their views on its Active Travel Network Map – which outlines Rhondda Cynon Taf’s walking and cycling routes, and proposes new routes that could be developed and delivered in the future.

Visit our dedicated homepage to find out more, and take part by August 20. More here: https://orlo.uk/7IQzy

04/06/2026

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Thursday 4th June - Food Alert "For Action": Food Businesses and Consumers who have purchased and sold frozen products by Inarah’s Frozen Foods Ltd https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-fafa-01-2026

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04/06/2026

📢 Have your say, RCT - Voice It! is coming to your community

RCT HDRC are happy to launch Voice It! - a new series of relaxed, friendly community events where your views really matter and you can make a change!

Come along, have a chat, and share your experiences about what affects your health and wellbeing - starting with how you access Council services.

✅ No forms
✅ No pressure
✅ Just conversations that count

There will also be creative activities for all ages, including:
🎨 Pebble painting
🌱 Seed planting
🪵 Pyrography (wood burning art)
☕ Plus free refreshments!

Join us at one of our upcoming events, everyone is welcome:
📍 5 June - Park & Dare Theatre, Treorchy, 10am–2pm
📍 12 June - Maerdy Community Centre, Ferndale, 11am - 2pm
📍 8 July - Cynon Valley Museum, Aberdare, 2pm - 4pm
📍 23 July - Online, 6pm - 7pm (booking required, sign up here: https://orlo.uk/Vcf8X)
📍 29 July - Café 50, Pontyclun, 2.30pm - 5.30pm
📍 1 & 2 August - The Welsh Big Bite, All day

🎁 Sign up to our mailing list on the day and you could win a £50 voucher🎉

❗Your voice can help shape future services in RCT - come along and be part of it

👉 https://orlo.uk/38XAC

04/06/2026

The Council’s investment in modern school facilities for our young people continues at pace!

After delivering seven brand new schools in 2024/25 alone, focus has now turned to the next round of exciting projects.

Major developments in and are progressing on site, with the respective new schools being ready to open in 2026/27.

Future new school investments in , and , along with important school enhancements in and , are also in design and development. See the video for an update on each one!

- https://orlo.uk/4dX8e

04/06/2026

Today is International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, a chance to reflect on the impact of aggression not only globally, but also in homes and relationships within our communities.

A child does not have to be physically assaulted to be harmed by abuse. Witnessing or living with domestic abuse can have a lasting emotional and psychological impact. Children who see, hear, or experience domestic abuse are recognised as victims in their own right under the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.

If you need support or are worried about someone else, help is available in Rhondda Cynon Taf. The RCT Safety Unit is a free, confidential service in Pontypridd offering dedicated support for anyone affected by domestic abuse. Drop in or call:
📍Upper Church Street, Pontypridd, CF37 2UF
☎️ 01443 494 190

Alternatively, you can contact the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800. More info: https://orlo.uk/uudXu

If you’re specifically concerned about a child, please visit:
https://orlo.uk/fiNzO

⚠️ If someone is in immediate danger, always call 999.

04/06/2026

The Council is providing an update on the pictured footway closure in , near the entrance to Gadlys Pit Car Park, due to an unsafe wall.

The path was originally closed on May 22 between the car park and East Avenue, and upon further inspection of the structure, the adjacent path to Gadlys Terrace will now also need to be closed from Thursday, June 4.

The temporary fencing that was previously installed is being adjusted, while an addition section is being installed on Thursday along the newly-closed section.

While the fencing will need to be extended into the road, please note that access to Gadlys Pit Car Park will remain open as usual with a narrowed carriageway.

Please also note, it’s important that the fencing is not moved by residents, as the closure is essential due to the safety of the wall. Removing the fencing could put you and others in danger.

The alternative routes for pedestrians are via Dare Villas, Dover Terrace and Gadlys Road (for East Avenue), and Dare Villas and Dover Terrace (for Gadlys Terrace).

Thanks to the community for your cooperation.