28/05/2026
The Council will soon start an engagement exercise where residents can have their say on its current Active Travel Network Map – which outlines the existing walking and cycling routes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, along with proposed new routes that are being planned and developed for the future.
Encouraging active travel as part of people’s day-to-day journeys is an important priority for the Council – with each council in Wales required to map their current walking and cycling routes, which also includes detailing their plans for the future. This resource needs to be reviewed and updated regularly, with the input of residents an important part of this process.
To inform the next review and update of the map, the Council will soon be undertaking an extensive public consultation exercise with residents – from Friday, May 29, remaining open until August 20 (2026).
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28/05/2026
Surveys submitted on Dyfed-Powys Connects are being combined with collision data and local intelligence to shape road policing operations.
Neighbourhood Policing and Prevention Teams (NPPT), Roads Policing Units (RPU), and GoSafe, are using a joint approach to tackle road safety issues raised by the public. Concerns raised on Dyfed-Powys Connects, combined with collision data and local intelligence, is reviewed in monthly meetings. This leads to targeted road safety operations.
They’re focused on speeding, drink/drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, and using your phone whilst driving. People have also raised concerns for anti-social driving.
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26/05/2026
BikeSafe is a police-led initiative designed to give riders of all abilities the opportunity to enhance their knowledge, improve riding techniques and reduce their risk on the road. Delivered by advanced police motorcyclists, the workshop combines classroom input with an observed ride, offering practical personalised feedback in real-world conditions.
Motorcyclists remain one of the most vulnerable groups on our roads, and initiatives like BikeSafe play a crucial role in helping riders better understand hazard perception, positioning, cornering and decision-making.
Dyfed-Powys Police has also demonstrated its commitment to rider safety internally, recently hosting dedicated in-house BikeSafe sessions in Llandrindod Wells and Carmarthen for staff who are keen motorcyclists.
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26/05/2026
Twenty-one illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been taken off the road thanks to another South Wales Police joint operation with Cardiff Council.This takes the total number of illegal vehicles seized and recycled since August 2025, to 633 illegal vehicles.
Officers and council staff worked together on Sunday to continue tackling community concerns about mechanically propelled vehicles (MPVs) also known as illegal e-bikes and scooters.
The team focussed on City Road, Albany Road, Llanrumney, Trowbridge, Llanedeyrn and Pentwyn. Inspector Tim Ursell, from South Wales Police, said: “Unlawful use of e-bikes and e-scooters is not only illegal but also puts pedestrians and road users at serious risk.
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21/05/2026
Twenty-five additional highway resurfacing schemes will now go ahead after Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet approved a £2.6 million funding boost.Earlier this year, Welsh Government announced an additional £50million of funding for councils across Wales. Caerphilly received an allocation of £2.647m and Cabinet have agreed to invest the money in improving the highway network, through resurfacing and increased reactive maintenance.£2.2m will be used for 25 additional resurfacing schemes and £447k will be targeted at reactive maintenance to tackle potholes and other repairs. Cllr Jamie Pritchard, Leader of Caerphilly Council said, “We want to plough this additional funding into urgently improving the highway network, because we know that residents are concerned about the condition of some local roads. We are listening to feedback from the community and delivering positive change. This is something that we, as a Cabinet, are committed to doing across all parts of the Caerphilly County Borough.”This new £2.6million funding boost is in addition to the £4million which has already been allocated for resurfacing in the council’s 2026/27 budget. The £4million is made up of £1.6million capital and revenue investment and £2.4million of WG Local Government Borrowing Initiative (LGBI)./>Details of the report and the locations of the 25 resurfacing schemes can be found here.
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18/05/2026
Schoolchildren in Wales will be putting their best forward in the annual Walk to School week. (18-22 May, 2026).
The national campaign is supported by Local Authority Road Safety Teams and aims to increase number of children who walk, wheel or cycle to school.
Walking to school helps children keep healthy and happy and get ready to learn, as well as reducing pollution and congestion outside schools. It would be ideal if the enthusiasm can be maintained, and pupils and their families continue to walk to school whenever they can.
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14/05/2026
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has appointed his Cabinet which he has said will have a “relentless focus on doing what’s best for Wales”.
The First Minister said: “This Cabinet will bring new energy, new ideas and a new direction to the way our nation is led.
“United and filled with talent and experience ready to serve, my government will believe in the art of the possible, working as one team every day to improve the lives of the people of Wales.
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12/05/2026
Public consultation on a 15-year plan to improve routes for walking, wheeling and cycling starts today, and residents, businesses and community groups across the city are being asked to give their views by August 3.
The updated Active Travel Network Map will replace the previous plan approved by Welsh Ministers in December 2021 and brings together existing walking and cycling routes with proposals for future improvements, helping the Council plan how people can make daily journeys without relying on their private car.
Once the routes outlined in the map are finalised, they will be prioritised using a range of criteria. These are:
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08/05/2026
Operation Apex with a focus on improving motorcyclist safety and reducing serious collisions on key routes. The operation will see an increased police presence on roads popular with riders, particularly those known for higher collision rates.
Officers will be carrying out a combination of enforcement and engagement activity, targeting the main factors that contribute to serious and fatal collisions.
Motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable road users, and the Spring and Summer periods see a significant increase in the number of riders travelling across force boundaries to enjoy rural and coastal routes.
As part of Operation Apex, officers will be focusing on:
- Excessive or inappropriate speed
- Dangerous overtaking
- Loss of control on bends
- Anti-social or high-risk riding behaviours
In addition to enforcement, officers will be engaging with riders to provide advice on safer riding and promoting further skills development through the national BikeSafe scheme.
Riders are also being encouraged to carry out basic pre-ride checks before setting out, including tyres, brakes, lights and fluid levels, to ensure their motorcycle is roadworthy.
Inspector Dawn Fencott-Price, Dyfed-Powys Police Specialist Operations, said: “Operation Apex is about reducing the number of riders who are seriously injured or killed on our roads. We know many motorcyclists will travel into our area to enjoy the routes we have to offer, and we want everyone to arrive safely and return home safely.
“This operation is not about stopping people enjoying their ride. It’s about encouraging safer riding behaviours, ensuring bikes are in good condition, and taking action where we see dangerous activity that puts lives at ris
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07/05/2026
A brand new riverside walkway for pedestrians and cyclists is set to be developed as part of multi million transport investment in Swansea
The Tawe riverside plans are part of a multi-million pound transport funding package which will help create new transport routes, improve road safety, improve public transport links as well as boost infrastructure for electric vehicles and develop flood prevention schemes on roads that regularly suffer from isolated flooding.
£6.7million will be invested in Swansea in 2026/27 with further funding secured for the following two years. One of the main schemes to benefit from the investment will be the development of a brand new Tawe Riverside Path and will feature a purpose-built walking and cycling route along a mile long section of the riverside between the city centre and the Swansea.com Stadium.
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