Bob Harris Councillor for Treorchy

17/08/2026

22/07/2026

23/06/2026

Apologies if there's been some confusion.
I am only working on information given to me.

To Clarify:

Parc Primary School, Cwmparc will be closed from 1pm tomorrow 24th June.
(No update regarding Thursday 25th)

Treorchy Primary School will be closed from 1pm on both Wednesdays 24th and Thursday 25th.

Once again, apologies.
Cllr Bob Harris
07799 132172
[email protected]

23/06/2026

Hi All,
I have recieved an update regarding Emergency School Closures due to the Extreme Hot Weather.
This decision has been made by Head Teachers and School Governing Bodies in the interest of pupil safety.
The following closures will come into effect commencing tomorrow 24th June.

Parc Primary School, Cwmparc. ( Currently Wednesday 24th only)

Treorchy Comprehensive School (24th & 25th)

Treorchy Primary School (24th & 25th)

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Ynyswen
(I spoke with the school at 3.40pm and as of then no decision had been made. Therefore, I would advise you to contact the school direct on 01443 772432 for further guidance)

Cllr Bob Harris
07799 132172
[email protected]

23/06/2026

Afternoon All,

UPDATE REGARDING WORKS AT THE FORMER TREORCHY HOTEL
As promised, Council Officers have visited the site, spoken both with workmen and the new owner.
The officer emphasised that both parties were very helpful and the site was being cleared in a professional and orderly manner.
We have recieved complaints that works were being carried out on Sunday. We are led to believe these works were being delivered independently by SWALEC and had nothing to do with the new owners.
The new owner has outlined his plans to open a Londis Supermarket at the location, and all relevant paperwork and applications, which includes a license to sell alcohol, have been submitted to the Council.
I trust this information is both helpful and informative.
However, if you have any further enquiries, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Cllr Bob Harris

19/06/2026

Afternoon All,
I have received a number of calls regarding the works currently being carried out at the former Treorchy Hotel.
Having spoken with the Councils Environmental Health Department, I can report that from a Council perspective there has been no applications for either change of use or alcohol license.
Therefore, I have requested Officers visit the site to identify what plans the new owners have, and make sure any development meets with Council approval and necessary applications are in place.

Cllr Bob Harris
07799 132172
[email protected]

13/11/2025

13/11/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE for residents of Treorchy, Cwmparc and Ynyswen.
There is heavy rainfall forecast for Friday and possibly into Saturday.
An Amber Warning ⚠️ is in place with a risk of Local Flooding.
If you have a floodgate, we would strongly recommend you install them during this period.
The Counci has put extra resources in place and will also be issuing regular up to date information on Social Media / Council website.
It is important that any Emergencies over the next couple of days are reported to the COUNCIL CONTACT CENTRE on 01443 425001 or if out of hours on 01443 425011.
I can assure you the staff at RCT Council will be doing everything they can to support and help.
Please be patient and respect staff members, who as always, will be working over and above the call of duty to help residents.

Cllr Bob Harris.