- Council Control: Lab
- Conservatives 2
- Labour 57
- Liberal Democrats 0
- Green 1
- Plaid 8
- Other 8
Independent Group 3, RCT Independent Group 2 (the Green Party councillor also sits in this group), non-aligned 2. 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).
The Conservatives held Llantwit Fardre at a byelection on 3 September. Richard Yeo (Beddau and Tyn-y-nant) moved from Labour to unaffiliated in July 2026. Plaid Cymru held Treorchy at a byelection on 25 June. Mike Powell (Trallwng) moved from RCT Independent Group to Green Party in April 2026.
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)
£2289.43
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