Your Pontypridd BID

14/08/2026

UPDATE: Please note, this week's repair scheme to Berw Road Bridge (White Bridge) in has now been completed following good progress. The bridge has been reopened to road users and pedestrians two days ahead of schedule. Details about the works can be found on this previous news item: https://orlo.uk/yO2HD

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

Residents, businesses and visitors to are advised that the pictured lane between Taff Street and Ynysangharad War Memorial Park will be closed from 10am on Monday, August 17, to safely install an upgraded, replacement sign. The works are expected to be completed on Monday afternoon.

Visitors can use the short alternative route through the new ‘riverside plaza’ (former M&S site) to access the park. The other park entrances via Llys Cadwyn footbridge, Bridge Street, and the Taff Trail are also available. Thanks

14/08/2026

Residents and visitors to are advised about a series of town centre road closures that will be in place to ensure safety during the 90s Summer Party.

A large attendance is expected for the Council’s flagship summer event, taking place at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park on Saturday, August 22.

Road closures encompassing the majority of the town centre will therefore be in place from 3pm to 5pm, and then from 9pm to half past midnight. These are anticipated to be the busiest periods when people will be entering and leaving the park, and the road closures will be in place to ensure safety.

Please note, no traffic management will be taking place at Berw Road, as part of the police station/car park demolition scheme, over this weekend.

The roads that will be closed include Taff Street (Crossbrook Street through to High Street, to the junction with Sardis Road), Penuel Lane, Gas Road, Temperance Place, Market Street, Church Street and Mill Street. The closure area is shown on the following map: https://orlo.uk/rex8h

Gas Road Car Park will remain open and will be accessible as usual.

An alternative route for motorists, also shown on the map, will be via Crossbrook Street, Gelliwastad Road, Catherine Street, Sardis Road Gyratory, and Sardis Road.

Access will be maintained for emergency services, pedestrians, and to premises.

Full event details can be found on the 90s Summer Party section of the What’s On RCT website, here: https://orlo.uk/FhSq3

Thanks to residents and visitors for your cooperation throughout.

What's On RCT

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

The girls took on their first Couch to 5K session tonight and absolutely SMASHED it! 🏃‍♀️🔥

So proud of every single one of you,what a brilliant first session! 💪❤️

See you all Sunday for the next one! 🥰

And a massive thank you to Catrin for helping tonight for keeping everyone safe and supported. 🫶🏼

13/08/2026

Good afternoon everyone young and old, have you ever thought about volunteering with us.
If you would please pop into store for a volunteer application form. Thank you

13/08/2026

Just a couple of spaces in Saturday morning's Tower Classes this week at 8.45am & 10.45am!

Open to my Mat & Barrel Class client's wanting to add some springwork & New client's having had clearance to participate following an introductory private lesson.

13/08/2026

Great to catch up with Owen at Casa Bianca Pontypridd yesterday to hear all about their upcoming events and talk about the support the BID can offer.

They also have a fantastic space available upstairs to book for events, weddings, christenings and enjoy food from their fantastic menu.

On the 22nd August they have a 'Country Bottomless Brunch'

1pm - 4pm which includes a two course set menu, 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails & glass of welcome bubbly + entertainment including decorated tables and a live performance from the Unmissable Hat & The Fiddle band!

To book contact Casa Bianca Pontypridd on 01443 341341!