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- Election of Councillor for Pontyclun WestThe attached notice is to notify voters in Pontyclun West ward of an election for a vacancy. The Election will be held on 7th December 2024 Notice of Poll – Pontyclun Town Council -Pontyclun West ward
- Christmas tree competition 2024
After last year’s wonderful response with nearly 1000 votes for your favourite Community group Christmas tree we are holding another competition around Pontyclun again in 2024. 10 Community groups are taking part this year. Each of the groups has been given a 5ft tree to decorate and the trees will be displayed in various in… Read more: Christmas tree competition 2024 - Pontyclun Christmas fayre 2024
Pontyclun’s annual Christmas festival is back once again in 2024, bigger and better. Not only will there be our Christmas tree lighting from 5pm on the 23rd November at the War Memorial and the Pontyclun Christmas fayre on the 7th December 1-5pm but there are a huge number of other exciting events around this year.… Read more: Pontyclun Christmas fayre 2024 - Election of a Councillor for Pontyclun West
The vacancy for a Councillor in Pontyclun West will be filled by election and nominations are now open for candidates. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer no later than 4pm on Friday 8 November 2024. Nomination papers may be delivered to the Returning Officer at 10-12 Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd, CF37 2BW between… Read more: Election of a Councillor for Pontyclun West - Vacancy for a Councillor in Pontyclun WestA vacancy has arisen for a Council member in the Pontyclun West ward. This ward includes the Town Centre of Pontyclun, Brynsadler and Talygarn. An election will be held is 10 or more electors request one in writing to The Proper Officer, 10-12 Gelliwasted Rd, Pontypridd CF37 2BW on by email to electoralservices@rctcbc.gov.uk within 14… Read more: Vacancy for a Councillor in Pontyclun West
- Brynsadler Bridge – weight limit
There has been some comment online recently regarding Brynsadler Bridge and that a weight limit applies, requesting Pontyclun Town Council and /or RCT CBC to put up signage to reflect this. The Town Council in its July meeting agreed to investigate further and to take appropriate action should it be needed regarding signage. We have… Read more: Brynsadler Bridge – weight limit - Forest Wood quarry planning applicationJust received news that RCT have refused the planning application for the aggregate recycling facility at Forest Wood Quarry due to concerns regarding traffic and health and wellbeing of residents. As the application had been recommended for approval by planning officers they will now be revising their advice and this application will return to planning… Read more: Forest Wood quarry planning application
- 20MPH update
Many of you will have heard that the Welsh Government announced a review of 20mph areas across Wales. Residents who have a view on a particular area in Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC can ask RCT Council to review the position. This could be to ask for a review to change to 30mph or to support… Read more: 20MPH update - Christmas shop fronts
The Town Council would like to thank all the local businesses who have decorated their shops this year for Christmas. We were amazed at how good many of the designs and decorating has been. You have really helped make Pontyclun a great place to be at Christmas and this has been noted online where we… Read more: Christmas shop fronts - Christmas tree competition
This year we are delighted to be holding a Community Christmas tree competition around the Town of Pontyclun. 9Community groups are taking part this year. Each of the groups has been given a 5ft tree to decorate and the trees will be displayed in 9 shops in the main shopping area of Pontyclun. We are… Read more: Christmas tree competition