Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

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First report 19 May 2014•Latest report 9 Feb 2026

Reports, concerns and published responses

Reports over time

Reports naming this recipient by issue year.

* 2026 is projected from reports observed to 7 Sep 2026.

Reports
6

Naming this recipient

Published responses
17%

Found for named reports

Concerns addressed
2

Across all linked responses

Stated actions
7

Described in responses

Concerns and recipient responses

Statements from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.

  1. South Wales Central

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    Helen Patching and 2 others · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Helen Patching, Rachael Patching and Corey Longdon died accidental deaths in Waterfall Country within Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. The principal concerns were inadequate signage about the risk of accidental falling, walkers’ lack of understanding of routes and risks, and poor mobile telephone signal delaying alerts to emergency services.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

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    Failure to provide information enabling walkers to understand official routes, path closures and risks

    Wider context from the report

    “(2) A previous Prevention of Future Death report has led to the erection of signage concerning the risk of drowning in the water itself. However, the current signage provision does not adequately address the significant additional risk of accidental falling. Many walkers fail to understand the official routes, closed and open paths and the significant risks they face; ”
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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Inadequate signage addressing the risk of accidental falling

    Wider context from the report

    “(2) A previous Prevention of Future Death report has led to the erection of signage concerning the risk of drowning in the water itself. However, the current signage provision does not adequately address the significant additional risk of accidental falling. Many walkers fail to understand the official routes, closed and open paths and the significant risks they face; ”
    Open source report

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Poor or non-existent mobile telephone signal in remote areas

    Wider context from the report

    “(4) Mobile telephone signal is poor to non-existent in certain more remote areas, which creates delay in alerting emergency services when accidents do occur. ”
    Open source report

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    High rate of trips and slips in Waterfall Country

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) There is a high rate of accidents, including some fatal accidents, from trips and slips in the area known as Waterfall Country; ”
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  2. South Wales Central

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    Martin Robert SAUNDERS · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Martin Robert Saunders, aged 48, died at the scene after his motorbike collided with a coach making a right turn from a layby on the A4059 New Road, Mountain Ash, on 17 June 2023. The report raised concern that reduced visibility, speed and vehicles turning right across the carriageway from the layby created a risk of future deaths along this route.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Risk of road traffic collisions from vehicles turning right across the carriageway from the layby

    Wider context from the report

    “The collision occurred on the A4059, New Road, Mountain Ash near the exit of a parking bay located on the east side of the carriageway. The parking area can be busy. At the time of the collision, the speed limit on the road was 60 mph and there was no prohibition on making right turns from the layby. The combination of reduced visibility due to the bends in the road, speed and right turns across the carriageway increases the risk of road traffic collisions. Changes are in progress to reduce the maximum speed limit but even allowing for this, I remain concerned there is a risk of future deaths occurring along this route unless action is taken, due to vehicles turning right across the carriageway from the layby on this stretch of road. ”
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  3. South Wales Central

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    Akeem Jevaughn RHODEN · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Akeem Jevaughn Rhoden, aged 22, drowned after voluntarily jumping from a rock into the water at Sgwd y Pannwr Waterfall on 5 June 2021; he was not a strong swimmer and his body was recovered the following day. The concerns raised were that warning signs at waterfalls in Waterfall Country were inadequate, absent at the point where he entered the water, overloaded with information, and did not clearly explain the danger posed by the force of the water.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure to provide adequate warning signage at points where individuals may decide to enter the water

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) The signage at ALL waterfalls in ‘Waterfall Country’ must be addressed; (2) Akeem Roden was not a strong swimmer and there were no adequate signs at the point he jumped in to warn him of the potential dangers and that he might drown; (3) Signage at each waterfall should be in plain, bold, easily understandable English, spelling out the danger of the power of the water; (4) Existing signage is overloaded with information and not present at the point where individuals may decide to enter the water. ”
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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure of waterfall signage to provide clear, concise warnings about the power and dangers of the water

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) The signage at ALL waterfalls in ‘Waterfall Country’ must be addressed; (2) Akeem Roden was not a strong swimmer and there were no adequate signs at the point he jumped in to warn him of the potential dangers and that he might drown; (3) Signage at each waterfall should be in plain, bold, easily understandable English, spelling out the danger of the power of the water; (4) Existing signage is overloaded with information and not present at the point where individuals may decide to enter the water. ”
    Open source report

  4. South Wales Central

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    Hemanta Kumar Rai · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Hemanta Kumar Rai, aged 28, drowned in August 2021 after a strong current pulled him underwater towards a waterfall while he was visiting South Wales. The concerns were inadequate and unclear signage warning of the risk of death by drowning, and uncertainty about responsibility for the area.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Unclear responsibility for the particular area

    Wider context from the report

    “(4) It is very unclear who bears responsibility for this particular area, which borders 3 local authority areas, and falls within the National Park and NRW jurisdiction. ”
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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure to provide adequate, clear signage warning of the risk of death by drowning

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) There is no adequate signage to warn visitors of the risk of drowning by entering the water at Sgwd Gwladys. (2) Existing signage in “Waterfall Country” is overloaded with a variety of information, which although helpful for walking routes etc, is not explicit in warning of the real danger of death from entering the water. (3) Any sign(s) erected ought to be easily visible, in plain English and spell out the risk of death by drowning. ”
    Open source report

  5. Powys, Bridgend and Glamorgan Valleys

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    Mr. Marcus Szigetvari · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Mr. Marcus Szigetvari was fatally injured when his motorcycle collided with a Vauxhall Vectra at a junction on the A4233 Ynysrhy bypass in darkness and poor, rainy weather. Concerns included the difficulty for drivers exiting Llanwanno Road to cross oncoming traffic, possible misjudgement of the motorcycle’s single headlight, and nineteen other reported collisions on the road since 2001, including two fatalities.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Recurring collisions on the road

    Wider context from the report

    “(2) ████████ Investigation Officer, reported nineteen other collisions on this road since 2001, two of which were fatalities. ”
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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Busy road requiring drivers to cross oncoming traffic during rush hour

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) The road is busy especially during the ‘rush hour’ period resulting it drivers exiting the Llannwanno Road having to ‘seize the moment’ to cross oncoming traffic to enter the lane towards Aberdare. The evidence suggested that the most likely cause of the deceased losing his life was that the driver of the car mistook his motorcycle’s single headlight for that of a car travelling behind him at a further distance. This was reported at the inquest to have been an easy misjudgement in dark and poor weather conditions. ”
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  6. Powys, Bridgend and Glamorgan Valleys

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    Stephen John Owens · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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    Report summary

    Stephen John Owens was fatally injured in a running-down accident on the Ely Valley Road on 29 August 2013. Concerns related to an unilluminated street lamp, another lamp obscured by foliage, and the resulting level of illumination possibly affecting the driver's ability to see him.

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Insufficient illumination affecting driver visibility on the south bound carriageway

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) Street lamp number 19 situated on the pavement to the north bound carriageway of the Ely Valley Road was unilluminated at the time of the collision. (2) Street lamp number 18 again on the pavement adjacent to the north bound carriageway of the Ely Valley Road was obscured by overhanging foliage. (3) Consequent upon (1) and (2) the level of illumination in the proximity of the collision was likely to have had an effect upon the ability of the driver to see the deceased ahead of him on the south bound carriageway. ”
    Open source report

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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Obscuration of street lamp 18 by overhanging foliage

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) Street lamp number 19 situated on the pavement to the north bound carriageway of the Ely Valley Road was unilluminated at the time of the collision. (2) Street lamp number 18 again on the pavement adjacent to the north bound carriageway of the Ely Valley Road was obscured by overhanging foliage. (3) Consequent upon (1) and (2) the level of illumination in the proximity of the collision was likely to have had an effect upon the ability of the driver to see the deceased ahead of him on the south bound carriageway. ”
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    How this individual concern was interpreted

    PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. The report was sent to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council; that does not assign responsibility.

    PFD Monitor interpretation

    Failure of street lamp 19 to provide illumination

    Wider context from the report

    “(1) Street lamp number 19 situated on the pavement to the north bound carriageway of the Ely Valley Road was unilluminated at the time of the collision. (2) Street lamp number 18 again on the pavement adjacent to the north bound carriageway of the Ely Valley Road was obscured by overhanging foliage. (3) Consequent upon (1) and (2) the level of illumination in the proximity of the collision was likely to have had an effect upon the ability of the driver to see the deceased ahead of him on the south bound carriageway. ”
    Open source report
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