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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…
Storm Goretti: Amber Warning for Snow
08 Jan 2026
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow from 8pm today until 9am Friday across our County Borough. In preparation for this, our staff have been busy filling the grit bins within our commun…
Storm Goretti: Important information and updates
08 Jan 2026
This page will be updated with important information and updates during Storm Goretti. The below information is provided with the most recent first: Friday 9th January 2026: 7:30am: Bydd ein Canolf…
Rhydycar West statement
07 Jan 2026
Today, Wednesday 7 January 2026, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West Development in Merthyr Tydfil, resulting in all members voting against the r…
Former Hoovers Site statement
07 Jan 2026
Today, Wednesday 7 January, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee considered the planning application for the redevelopment of the former Hoover site to create a new neighbourhood, includin…
Update: Refuse / Recycling Collections
05 Jan 2026
We are aware that parts of Treharris, Merthyr Vale, Town and Plymouth Wards are still awaiting refuse/recycling collections, and that other areas have experienced delays in collections over the festiv…
On the morning of Thursday 18th December 2025 Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards, assisted by Officers from South Wales Police, executed three search warrants on properties in Merthyr Tydfil in relation…
Significant restoration work is set to rejuvenate Cyfarthfa Castle, with major improvements scheduled to commence in January. The comprehensive renovation project will address critical structural need…