News

Please find below the most recent news articles published on this website.

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  • Picnic in the park 2023
    Picnic 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 22/1126/10
    The 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 […]
  • Community Governor at Y Pant school
    Y Pant School are looking for a new Community Governor. If you are interested please see more details in the attachment below and complete the application form. Closing date is 17th November 2022 Community Governor Advert
  • Vacancy for a Councillor in Pontyclun Central
    Pontyclun Community Council currently has a vacancy for a Councillor in the Pontyclun Central ward which will be filled through the process of co-option. Co-opted Councillors have the same rights and responsibilities as those Councillors who obtain office through election. The role is varied and enables local people to use their skills and experience to […]
  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 2
    Pontyclun Community Council was saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe, as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime of service given by our longest serving Monarch. Known for her sense of duty and her devotion to a […]
  • Vacancy for a Council member in Pontyclun central
    A vacancy has arisen for a Council member in the Pontyclun Central ward. This ward includes Ynusddu and that part of Pontyclun which is East of the Railway , old Miskin and the part of Cefn y Hendy reached from Heol Miskin side. An election will be held is 10 or more electors request one […]
  • Pontyclun Walking Rugby festival
    On Sunday 31st July 2022 Pontyclun organised the largest Walking rugby festival ever held in Wales. With over 170 players playing 72 matches across the morning in rain and sun this was a great opportunity to showcase the growing sport of Walking Rugby Essentially touch rugby played at walking pace it is particularly suited to […]
  • Picnic in the Park 2022
    The Community Council is delighted top say that Picnic in the Park is returning again this year Saturday 16th July from 1 till 4pm We have over 20 stalls with a range of activities food and drinks for you. So if you want to be lazy, that’s fine; or run around playing with the kids, […]
  • Community Walks
    The Community Council’s 5 local community walks which showcase some of the great scenery and history of our area seem to be a hit with the public. These Badger walks go across our whole community and are a great way to enjoy the outdoors and learn a bit about our area. Working in conjunction with […]
  • Vacancy for a Community Councillor in Pontyclun East
    Pontyclun Community Council currently has a vacancy for a Councillor in the Pontyclun East ward which will be filled through the process of co-option. Co-opted Councillors have the same rights and responsibilities as those Councillors who obtain office through election. The role is varied and enables local people to use their skills and experience to […]