News
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- 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 […]
- Brynsadler Bridge – weight limitThere 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 […]
- 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 […]
- 20MPH updateMany 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 […]
- Christmas shop frontsThe 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 […]
- Christmas tree competitionThis 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 […]
- Town status for PontyclunMae’r Cyngor Cymuned yn gofyn am farn trigolion a busnesau Pontyclun ynglŷn â’r cynnig i wneud Pont-y-clun yn Swyddogol dref Mae Pontyclun yn “dref” fywiog sydd wedi’i lleoli yn Ne Cymru ac sydd â llawer i’w gynnig i’w thrigolion ac ymwelwyr. Mae ei gyfleusterau ac adnoddau niferus yn ei gwneud yn gyrchfan ddeniadol i bobl […]
- Defibrillators in PontyclunWe all know that in the event of an emergency having access to a defibrillator quickly can save a life. So to help people know where these are we have prepared a list which is included here and on the map below. If we have missed any out please do let us know and we […]
- Picnic in the park 2023Picnic in the park is back for the 5th time, bigger and better with a range of family friendly games, activities, fun and food. Come along with your family to browse the various stalls, play the games, fill up with food or just chill on the grass with a drink. There is something for everyone […]
- Forest Wood Quarry – planning applications – 22/1149/10 and 22/1126/10The Community Council met to discuss these two planning applications and resolved to object to the proposals. At our meeting which was well attended by the public we agreed to publish our objections. Details about the applications can be found on the RCT planning website here Below is an extract from our letter to RCT […]