The council wants to increase the permanent resources available to respond to severe weather
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is proposing a 4.7% council tax increase for 2025/2026 to enhance preparedness for severe weather events, up from the initially planned 4.5%. This adjustment will generate an additional £220,000, reducing reliance on one-off funding and decreasing the draw from transitional reserves to £507,000 from £727,000. The schools budget will rise by 7% to £212m, with a 5% fee increase contributing £633,000. Leader Cllr Andrew Morgan highlights that this increase remains among the lowest proposed by other councils, while emphasizing significant investments in schools and social care. The overall budget stands at £668.12m, with a 4.8% funding increase from the Welsh Government. The proposal will be voted on by the full council on March 5.
