Independent 7. 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).
Llantwit Fardre and Penrhiwceiber have byelections on 6 May (held by an Independent elected for the Conservatives, and the Cynon Valley Party, respectively).
Next local elections
2022
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)
£1853.13