Rhondda Cynon Taff

  • Council Control: Lab
  • Conservatives 2
  • Labour 58
  • Liberal Democrats 0
  • Green 0
  • Plaid 8
  • Other 7

Independent Group 3, RCT Independent Group 3, non-aligned 1 Largest authority in the South Wales Valleys, named after three of the rivers at bottom of them. Ex mining area, now popular for inward investment; largest towns are Aberdare and Pontypridd. Includes Llantrisant, unfairly tagged 'the hole with the Mint' (Royal Mint).

Dan Owen-Jones (Tonyrefail East) moved from Labour to non-aligned in February 2025.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Wales

Address
Clydach Vale, Tonypandy CF40 2XX

Phone
01443 424000

Website
http://www.rhondda-cynon-taf.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£2082.08