In 1994 Older People of Taff Ely Held a conference to raise their profile, and with the help of Mid Glamorgan Association of Voluntary Organisations(now Interlink), Taff Ely 50+ Forum was formed.

In 1998 " Better Government for Older People " was published and Taff Ely was selected as one of two local authorities in Wales to take part in a pilot scheme. As the Older People's Forums were already established in Taff Ely it was felt that this would help in the consultation process. To this day the 5 RCT Forums play an active part in any consultation process that affects the Older person.