Anthony Lewis, local democracy reporterPlans to redevelop a former coke works in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) into housing have taken a step forward. All were selected and were made eligible for funding with £8m allocated to the Cwm Coking Works, £2.04m to the former Aberdare Hospital site and £1.514m for Nant y Wenallt/Moss Place. RCT has been awarded £11.554m from a maximum available fund of £35m which is just over 33% of the fund. The report said about the Cwm Coking Works proposal: “It is considered that there are significant benefits to be realised through the council enabling this grant funding to be delivered. Council leader Andrew Morgan said that without this capital investment, the site would not be delivered due to the land reclamation works needed.

Source: Daily Nation July 18, 2023 10:11 UTC