75 councillors represent 46 wards. The council's own meetings website
Labour majority. The leader is Ann Crimmings (Labour). Every seat is up for election on Thursday 6 May 2027. The election guide has who holds the seats now and your ward.
Members approved eight planning applications in line with the recommendation of the Director, Housing and Regeneration. One gym application was approved with altered opening hours. Members refused two applications for houses at the former Fox and Hounds in Llanharry, against that recommendation.
The committee scrutinised the Council's Quarter 1 performance report, covering the period to 30 June 2026, and received a presentation on the three-year Capital Programme worth £333 million. Members resolved to scrutinise the performance position, note the Council's ongoing capital investment, and consider whether any matters need further review.
Health visitors from Cwm Taf Morgannwg presented their case to an extraordinary Council meeting about their dispute over a job re-evaluation, which has led to a large fall in universal child contacts. The Council also invited the Health Board's Chair and Chief Executive to attend a future full Council meeting.
Council approved the 2025/26 Statement of Accounts, after Audit Wales said it intended to give an unqualified audit opinion, and noted the Treasury Management review and the Medium Term Financial Plan. Members also approved a £12.1 million investment programme, changes to pension fund governance and the Council's Annual Self-Assessment. Minutes for the remaining items on the agenda have not been published yet.
The Energy Efficiency and Decarbonisation Cabinet Sub Committee heard a report on a Members' site visit to Pant Marsh, a wildlife and flood meadow near Talbot Green and Pontyclun. It also agreed a change to how the Council counts carbon emissions from the goods and services it buys, and approved a rule for Carbon Reduction Plans on contracts over £2m.
Cabinet met on 21 September 2026 and agreed several reports, including a three-year extension of the dog control orders in Rhondda Cynon Taf and a new Empty Homes Strategy for 2026 to 2031. It agreed to propose extra investment in council priorities, including flood schemes and play facilities, to Council on 23 September 2026. It also noted reports on performance, the budget outlook and scrutiny feedback.
The committee scrutinised the first year of the Affordable Warmth Strategy 2025-2030, which aims to reduce fuel poverty and improve home energy efficiency. Members asked for comparative data, ward-level figures and a map of homes with low energy ratings. Officers said further data could be brought to committee and that they would check some points after the meeting.
The Committee scrutinised two reports, on behaviour in schools and on the Educational Psychology Service. It resolved to recommend governor training and a review of how Educational Psychology reports are used in school placement panels. It also resolved to make representation to Welsh Government about training places for Educational Psychologists.
The next council elections in Wales are on Thursday 6 May 2027. Every seat on every council is up for election.
Rhondda Cynon Taf. Closes 25 November 2026
Rhondda Cynon Taf. Closes 14 December 2026
Rhondda Cynon Taf. Closes 14 December 2026
Welsh Government. Closes 2 December 2026