Council goes on the road to hear your views on services

RESIDENTS can have their say on council services as the authority hits the road for its summer conversation.

The council is out and about in the communities of Rhondda Cynon Taff throughout August and September to talk to residents about a wide range of topics.

Officers will be on hand providing feedback on the council’s budget consultation, undertaken earlier this year.

Staff will also be highlighting where budget investment has taken place and is earmarked for the future.

RCT Council is also recruiting new members to its citizens’ panel, made up of residents who are consulted on key service changes and council decisions.

Deputy leader Maureen Webber, who also holds responsibility for council business, said: “It is important that as many people as possible come along to our Summer Conversation Engagement Events. This is the ideal opportunity to come and talk to us in person.

“Residents have already seen so much being delivered in our key priority areas such as highways, play areas, leisure facilities and town centres through the council’s ongoing RCTinvest programme. This substantial investment is benefiting residents, local businesses and visitors to our county borough.

“I urge as many residents as possible to come along to our Summer Conversation Engagement Events to share your views and input with us. Together, we are making a big difference in Rhondda Cynon Taff.”

If you wish to go along, events are being held at Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, on Wednesday, August 8 at 5pm-7pm, Aberdare Park on Friday, August 10 at 10am-2pm, Hirwaun Library on Tuesday, August 14 at 10am-noon, Mountain Ash Library on Tuesday, August 14 at 4.30pm6.30pm and Mountain Ash town centre on Friday, August 17 at 10am2pm.

For more information about the Rhondda Cynon Taf citizens’ panel, email consultation@rctcbc.gov. uk or visit www.rctcbc.gov. uk/jointhepanel