Groesfaen Community Councillor, Carole Willis, is conducting a survey to see what demand there is for improving the amount of community activities are offered in the village.

A meeting was held in the Otley Arms, Trefforest on Wednesday, 27 September 2017) to discuss how improvements can be made in the way we do our democracy.

A new bench on Collenna, with an amazing view over the cwm. New councillors get new things - it may be a small thing, but every little counts! @dannygrehan

SPEEDING STUDY SPIKED

A bid for funding to review road safety along the main road at Llantwit Fardre has been ruled out.

Road safety campaigner Steven Owen said: “It is disappointing that the bid to the Labour Government in Wales by the council for Road Safety Grant cash was not successful.

Otley Arms, Trefforest, 27th September 2017

On Thursday 9th September the proposed Taff Vale Development went before RCT's Planning Committee.

It got planning permission and although Plaid Cymru support the investment in Pontypridd, Heledd Fychan the Plaid Cymru Councillor for the Town spoke at the meeting to express some of the concerns of residents, so they are on record:

“More than 8 million tonnes of plastic reaches the oceans each year, affecting at least 136 species of marine life, such as sea birds.

Plaid Cymru Councillor for Pontypridd Town, Heledd Fychan, sought assurances at the recent meeting of RCT County Borough Council regarding the number of new jobs being created through various developments in Pontypridd.

Plaid Cymru secures commitment to extend availability of sanitary products in schools

At a meeting of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council on Wednesday 19/7/17, Plaid Cymru Councillors secured a commitment from the Leader of the Council for an urgent review to ensure that all female pupils are able to access free sanitary products in schools across RCT.