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During September-December 2026, Merthyr Tydfil CBC has allocated an estimate of £350K towards our Road Improvement Programme. A list of the proposed projects during this quarter can be found below. Pr…
Wales’ first dedicated floral art festival launches this October A brand-new floral festival is set to make history in Wales this autumn. Rooted in Wales Flower Festival 2026: A Celebration of Sust…
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Aberfan Disaster The 21st October will forever be etched upon the hearts of the people of Merthyr Tydfil. A day when 144 people – including 116 children – t…
Today we return to our Secondary Schools across Merthyr Tydfil, where there are nerves and excitement in the corridors from the students who are celebrating their GCSE results and deciding their next…
Help Protect the People Behind the Service
19 Aug 2026
Please never place syringes or other sharps in recycling bags. Every day, our waste and recycling crews work hard to keep Merthyr Tydfil clean and tidy. Behind every collection vehicle is a person who…
Merthyr Tydfil Together Partnership Success
17 Aug 2026
In summer 2025 South Wales Police launched Merthyr Tydfil Together, a partnership initiative between the police, Council and other local partners to combat anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the town cent…
Welsh Jewish Cultural Centre given the go-ahead
14 Aug 2026
The restoration of one of Wales’ most important Jewish heritage sites is a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to grants from the National Heritage Lottery Fund and Welsh Government’s Transformi…
The Workplace Recycling Regulations The Waste Separation Requirements (Wales) Regulations 2023, otherwise known as the Workplace Recycling Regulations, started in April 2024 and means all businesses a…
Council leaders have thanked firefighters, council workers and partner organisations working to protect communities from wildfires across Wales in recent days. Crews and local authority staff have be…
A big shout out to our past and present members! This September, Bridging the Gap Youth – Merthyr (BGY) will proudly celebrate its 20th birthday, marking two decades of dedication, inclusion and commu…