Pontyclun is a community of communities which includes Groes Faen, Mwyndy, Miskin, Pantaquesta, Hendy, Ynys Ddu, Maes y Felin, Brynsadler, and Talygarn. It is an attractive community with many rivers and pleasant walks alongside a vibrant village centre. It lies about fifteen miles to the west of Cardiff in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf.The Community Council looks after the interests of the local community and manages a local Park, Woods, a Community centre and public conveniences