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Wales’ 27th Purple Plaque is set to be unveiled in Aberfan to mark the courage of Nansi Williams who sacrificed her life to save five children at Pantglas Junior School while collecting the dinner mon…
Kinship Care Week (October 5-9) is a national week of awareness, recognition, and a celebration of kinship families. It’s a time to shine a light on the vital role of kinship carers who step in to hel…
On Tuesday 29th September 2026, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and partners, including Welsh Government, the local health board, third sector charities, education providers, and others, came to…
NOTICE: WILDLIFE & COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
01 Oct 2026
Any person wishing to view the statements of case and other documents relating to the Order may do so at; planningcasework.service.gov.wales Please use the case reference number CAS-03179-M7F0F3 to a…
PONTSTICILL ROAD REMEDIATION SCHEME
24 Sep 2026
A scheme has now been designed and agreed in principal by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Natural Resources Wales, and the relevant private land owners. A successful tender process has also been completed and…
Designed in the shape of the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's logo, the eye-catching bug hotel is both a visually unique feature and a valuable wildlife resource. Constructed using a variety of…
On Thursday 17 September, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre welcomed more than 120 primary school pupils from across the county borough for the launch of the Young Leaders programme. The event provided as…
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is making a change to its recycling collection service to make recycling easier for residents. From Monday 5 October 2026, residents will no longer need to separa…
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is pleased to announce the rollout of the Welsh Government's (WG) expansion of Free School Meals for secondary school pupils in households receiving Universal Cre…
A Merthyr Tydfil town centre business has been handed a closure order after repeated sales of illicit tobacco and vaping products. On 10th September 2026, DJ Mini Market, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil,…