Addressing Loneliness and Isolation for all ages The Cwm Taf PSB is getting ready to deliver on the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act through the delivering the Cwm Taf Wellbeing Plan. We need to know what local groups and third sector organisations are doing and what ideas they have. This covers people of all ages and abilities. We would like […]

Do you make things? Are you a crafter (making things by hand) or involved in rural skills? Do you live in any of the Cwm Taf rural wards of Cyfarthfa, Plymouth, Merthyr Vale, Bedlinog, Treharris, Vaynor, Ynysybwl,Maerdy or Rhigos? If so we would like to hear from you. The Rural Action Cwm Taf Rural Development Programme would like to find […]

Commissioning new services for children and young people – a new commissioning plan is being developed following from a ‘Commissioning Statement’ or ‘Statement of Intent’ for supporting children and families across Cwm Taf.  It would be great to discuss your views on these plans. A Coherent Approach to Supporting Children Across Cwm Taf Workshop Summa Contact Simon on sjames@interlinkrct.org.uk / 01443 846200 […]

On behalf of Pontypridd RFC Owen Smith MP is consulting on the concept of the redevelopment of Sardis Road, Pontypridd within the wider plans for the development of Pontypridd Town Centre. Such plans are in very early stages of development, with significant investment needed over several years. The concept of redeveloping Sardis Road as a hub for health and wellbeing […]

Working together for a Better Pontypridd  People from all walks of life shared their ideas on how to make Pontypridd a better place to live and work in, at a special event organised by Interlink RCT. Over 50 people attended the event – called A Better Pontypridd – at the Muni Arts Centre, held in partnership with Pontypridd Town Council. […]

RCT CBC would like your views on Ynysangharad War Memorial Park (known as Ponty Park). This information will help develop a management plan for the park as well as inform a Heritage Lottery Fund Parks for People Round Two application. As part of our continuing effort to improve and promote Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, we have put together a user […]

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The Wales Cooperative Centre is looking to support social businesses like yours to access social finance and opportunities that may be available to you through public procurement. Did you know that businesses whose workforce consist of 30% or more disabled or disadvantaged workers could be classed as ‘supported businesses’ and could access reserved contract opportunities? No? Don’t worry. Most businesses […]

Public rights of way There are approximately 750 kilometres of public rights of way managed by the Council. The network provides links between the countryside and towns and villages and enables the public to explore the local countryside and heritage. What is a Public Right of Way? A public right of way is a route registered on the Definitive Map […]

The #StrongLocalGov campaign aims to provide you, the people of Wales, with an opportunity to join the conversation on how we strengthen councils across Wales. Strengthening Local Government: Delivering for People We are currently consulting on a number of options which could lead to stronger, larger and more sustainable local authorities. Authorities we will back with new increased powers, skills […]

Young people from RCT designed a young people’s version of the Social Services and Well-being engagement document, so that other children and young people can get involved. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC), Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) and the Cwm Taf University Health Board (Cwm Taf UHB) have been working together to produce the document, designed to […]

This guide is about ‘pre-application consultations’, a new part of the planning applications process in Wales brought in by the Planning (Wales) Act 2015. This guide is designed for community and town councils, community groups and individuals wanting to understand and respond to pre-applications consultations. It explains new consultation rules developers have to follow before applying for planning permission for […]