RHONDDA CYNON TAF Council is now looking to plug a budget gap of more than £6m for next year.
Author - Anthony Lewis
Local Democracy Reporter
AN INFANTS school in Pontypridd has been saved from closure after decision makers decided not to go ahead with proposals.
A PRIMARY school in Tonyrefail has been saved after councillors decided not to go ahead with a proposal to close it.
STUDENTS already seem to be voting with their feet as the council considers closing a sixth form in the Cynon Valley, a councillor has said.
RESIDENTS weren’t consulted on changes to the way rubbish is collected in a Welsh county, councillors have been told.
THERE are no plans to close any of Merthyr Tydfil’s public libraries next year, a councillor has said.
PLANS to create student accommodation in Treforest which have been approved would be a “burden” on the people who live in the area.
A NEW BMX track is coming to land in the Rhondda where material from a landslide had been stored.
CAMPAIGNERS have expressed their disappointment at plans for a material recovery facility at a local quarry being approved following officers’ advice...
THERE are “significant risks” to Merthyr Tydfil Council’s financial sustainability as it does not have a plan to address its medium term funding gap...

