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The infrastructure in RCT that the council is planning to spend money on next year
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/infrastructure-rct-council-planning-spend-31128088
The infrastructure in RCT that the council is planning to spend money on next year
Full council will consider the planned three year capital programme at a meeting on Wednesday, March 5
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March 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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Council admits blunder after putting bus stop plump right outside couple's driveway
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/council-admits-blunder-after-putting-32539240
Council admits blunder after putting bus stop plump right outside couple's driveway
Christopher Harris and Michelle Smith could not believe it when they came home from work to find the bus stop had been created
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September 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Our house was 6ft under water but they say it's not cost effective to protect us
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/house-6ft-under-water-say-33130888
Our house was 6ft under water but they say it's not cost effective to protect us
The Williamses worry it is only a matter of time before their home of three decades is lost
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December 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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Plan to turn Llanharry's last pub into homes rejected
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/plan-turn-llanharrys-last-pub-34565737
Plan to turn Llanharry's last pub into homes rejected
The application for two houses on the site of the former Fox and Hounds in Llanharry was discussed by planning committee this week
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September 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Months of maintenance works starts at Valleys tip
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/months-maintenance-works-starts-valleys-34397746
Months of maintenance works starts at Valleys tip
The council has announced work is starting on works at the former Cwmaman tip site and will continue until the winter
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August 4, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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Change being made to Rhondda Cynon Taf meals on wheels service could save £50,000
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/change-being-made-rhondda-cynon-33735304
Change being made to Rhondda Cynon Taf meals on wheels service could save £50,000
RCT is planning to reduce the number of drivers and vehicles used by the meals on wheels service
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April 9, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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Number of cremations held without a ceremony on the rise in Rhondda Cynon Taf
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/number-cremations-held-without-ceremony-33731280
Number of cremations held without a ceremony on the rise in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Council figures show the number of "direct" cremations in RCT rose by 43 between 2023/2024 and 2024/2025
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April 9, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Area of Wales will see £20m spent on regeneration over the next decade
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/area-wales-see-20m-spent-33405722
Area of Wales will see £20m spent on regeneration over the next decade
RCT Council has put forward the Rhondda Fach as the area to benefit from £20m of Pride in Place funding from UK Government over the next 10 years
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February 12, 2026 at 6:44 AM
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Welsh council Labour group elects first female leader
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-council-labour-group-elects-33394783
Welsh council Labour group elects first female leader
Councillor Ann Crimmings is set to replace Councillor Andrew Morgan as the Labour group leader on RCT Council and will take over as council leader if approved at a later date
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February 10, 2026 at 10:34 AM
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A new hope for a community blighted by its infamous past
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-hope-community-blighted-infamous-33040807
A new hope for a community blighted by its infamous past
Penrhys is a community that has always fought against its 'unfair' reputation but it's about to get a new chapter that residents will change things for the better
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February 1, 2026 at 3:44 AM
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The impact changes to waste collections has had in one part of Wales
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/impact-changes-waste-collections-one-33009871
The impact changes to waste collections has had in one part of Wales
Figures show a major increase in recycling in the Welsh council area
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December 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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How one of Wales' most notorious housing estates will look like after massive scheme to transform 1,000 homes
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/how-one-wales-most-notorious-32860474
How one of Wales' most notorious housing estates will look like after massive scheme to transform 1,000 homes
There are plans to build over 1,000 new homes in the area over the next 10 years.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Historic Grade II-listed Welsh chapel set to be converted into flats
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/historic-grade-ii-listed-welsh-32017195
Historic Grade II-listed Welsh chapel set to be converted into flats
The late 19th century chapel is located in a village at the heart of the Rhondda Valleys
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July 9, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Owners of controversial gates at centre of community row issued ultimatum
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/owners-controversial-gates-centre-community-31848219
Owners of controversial gates at centre of community row issued ultimatum
In a row which has raged for four months residents say a temporary path constructed near the controversial gates was not enough and the council has now issued a strongly-worded statement ordering the owners to take action within days
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June 13, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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Welsh councils could be left £20m short after UK Government decision
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-councils-could-left-20m-31378726
Welsh councils could be left £20m short after UK Government decision
Councils are expecting a £20-25m shortfall
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April 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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'Cars have crashed into our home four times in a year - we are living in fear'
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cars-crashed-home-four-times-31320755
'Cars have crashed into our home four times in a year - we are living in fear'
Emma Howell lays awake at night listening to the rev of engines waiting for a bang to follow
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April 2, 2025 at 6:38 AM
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'My parents don't have the money for this': The homeowners facing bills of tens of thousands of pounds to fix their homes
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/my-parents-dont-money-this-31305396
'My parents don't have the money for this': The homeowners facing bills of tens of thousands of pounds to fix their homes
RAAC was discovered in 77 properties in Hirwaun last year and 14 of these are owned by the residents who now face massive bills to deal with the issue
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March 30, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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He lived near a beauty spot but defiled it again and again - until a secret camera was installed
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/lived-near-beauty-spot-defiled-31296903
He lived near a beauty spot but defiled it again and again - until a secret camera was installed
A man who lived nearby was fined after continuously fly-tipping near his home in Penrhiwceiber
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March 28, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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Fed-up residents living in flats surrounded by festering piles of rotting food
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/fed-up-residents-living-flats-31252783
Fed-up residents living in flats surrounded by festering piles of rotting food
Locals say rubbish is left to pile up on a weekly basis, with the 'festering' food waste causing an 'awful' smell
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March 23, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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Huge block of flats where 93-year-old was living virtually alone is being torn down
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/huge-block-flats-93-year-31045870
Huge block of flats where 93-year-old was living virtually alone is being torn down
The derelict block of flats in the Rhondda is in the process of being demolished to make way for a new development of flats and houses
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February 21, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor resigns for 'personal reasons' and is suspended from Labour group
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/rhondda-cynon-taf-mayor-resigns-31026994
Rhondda Cynon Taf Mayor resigns for 'personal reasons' and is suspended from Labour group
He has also quit bodies he was part of as a local authority representative. Councillor Sheryl Evans will replace Councillor Dan Owen-Jones as mayor for the rest of 2024/2025
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February 18, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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More than 100 fake cuddly toys bought off Temu are seized
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/more-100-fake-cuddly-toys-31003094
More than 100 fake cuddly toys bought off Temu are seized
Checks found the toys would not have been tested for potentially harmful and toxic chemicals
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February 14, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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People could have been warned earlier about flooding from Storm Bert, council leader claims
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/people-could-been-warned-earlier-30467884
People could have been warned earlier about flooding from Storm Bert, council leader claims
Andrew Morgan has claimed the current warning system and trigger mechanisms are 'not fit for purpose' and the council could have done more with an hour's extra time
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November 28, 2024 at 7:15 AM
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Long-empty overgrown school site to be demolished to make way for social housing
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https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/long-empty-overgrown-school-site-30380731
Long-empty overgrown school site to be demolished to make way for social housing
The disused school is set to make way for 18 brand new homes
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November 15, 2024 at 10:37 PM