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Essential work begins at Cyfarthfa Castle
03 Nov 2025
Welsh Government - through its historic environment service Cadw - and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will each contribute £2.25 million to address the deterioration to the oldest part of Cyfar…
The Welsh Government has entered into a Joint Venture with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to develop a 19 acre employment site. The agreement will provide enabling infrastructure for investment…
Howfields & Haystack Cafe: Temporary Closure
31 Oct 2025
As of Friday 31 October, Howfields Hotel & Haystacks Cafe in Merthyr Tydfil town centre will be closed temporarily while essential works take place to the building.We will share the re-opening dat…
On Thursday, 23rd October, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre hosted the highly anticipated Young Leaders launch event, an initiative that's all about nurturing the leadership skills of primary school stud…
This National Adoption Week (October 20 to 26), the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more Welsh people to consider adoption when planning their families as part of its ‘Now Is a Good Time…
Foster carers in Merthyr Tydfil are celebrating the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey. As part of Children of Foster Carers Week (from October 13 to October 19), Fost…
Kinship Care Week (October 6-12) 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 he…
How investment in LED lighting, solar power and upgraded controls is making a difference for staff, students and visitors. Change begins with people. It’s in the nurseries where children take their fi…
NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE
30 Sep 2025
Here at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we take abuse or aggression that's directed towards our staff by members of the public extremely seriously, whether it's face-to face, over the telephone…
A local butcher has been convicted of selling out of date food products following a visit carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC). Craigs Meat S…