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Dear Chair and Chief Executive, Re: Concerns Regarding Proposed Changes to Specialist Palliative Care Provision in Merthyr and Cynon Further to our discussions earlier, and on behalf of councillors fr…
Following a public consultation held in June 2025 with parents and residents within the Goetre catchment area, it has now been confirmed that the school will officially change its name to Goetre Commu…
ALN Funding in Merthyr Tydfil Explained
13 Feb 2026
In 2025/26, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council spent £2,258 per pupil on Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This is: The highest ALN spend per pupil in Wales 52% more than the Welsh average Of this…
Letter from the Council's Director of Education
05 Feb 2026
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to you following a recent letter sent to all schools in Merthyr Tydfil. I want to begin by saying that I am genuinely sorry for the distress and upset that the re…
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur…
I am aware of conversations circulating online regarding Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision in Merthyr Tydfil, so I’d like to provide some clarity on the Council’s position. A letter was issued…
The company Director of Gurnos Pizza Grill Ltd, Unal Cetin, pleaded guilty to nine food hygiene offences at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court on 21st January 2026. The nine breaches under the Food Hygi…
Cardiff has been confirmed tonight as the finishing point of the third UK stage of the 2027 Tour de France, as organisers revealed the start and finish locations for the historic men’s and women’s Gra…
Today, Wednesday 14th January 2026, at a Full Council meeting, Councillors unanimously voted to bring the Redhouse back into Council ownership. Leader of the Council, Cllr Brent Carter, said; “We know…
I recognise the frustration and inconvenience caused to residents who have experienced delays to refuse, food and recycling collections over the festive period. I would like to offer my sincere apolog…