'Unacceptable' and 'indefensible' to close major train line for eight months
The closure is due to modernising needed on the Treherbert line as part of the latest phase of engineering work for the South Wales Metro.
The closure is due to modernising needed on the Treherbert line as part of the latest phase of engineering work for the South Wales Metro.
The leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said communities are at risk of "sustained mental health issues" due to events of the past year.
The money will go towards sustainable and green infrastructure projects, co-working spaces and outdoor furniture for Welsh businesses to help them recover following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.