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‘Proud Councils’ to attend Pride Cymru this weekend

Councils from across South and Mid-Wales will be coming together this Saturday to participate in the annual Pride Cymru parade in Cardiff.The parade is a visually spectacular celebration of equality a… Content last updated: 16 June 2023

Infrastructure

Merthyr Tydfil offers excellent opportunities for investment, it is situated just 24 miles from the Capital City of Wales, Cardiff, which is easily accessible via the A470, the A470 also provides good… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Green Flags flying across four council sites throughout Merthyr Tydfil

A record number of parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the high standards required to fly the coveted Green Flag. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy today revealed the 315 sites that h… Content last updated: 15 July 2025

Get Cosmetic Confident

Trading Standards Wales (TSW) is issuing a strong warning to consumers about the growing threat posed by illegal and counterfeit cosmetic products being both on high street shops and online. These pro… Content last updated: 12 November 2025

The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!

South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023

World Childrens Day 2024

Children's rights are at the heart of everything we do. We have a long history of supporting and upholding children’s rights in Wales. One hundred years on from the Declaration of the Rights of the Ch… Content last updated: 20 November 2024

New research highlights expertise and support provided by social workers in Merthyr Tydfil, in attempt to encourage more people to foster

With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing.  We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we ne… Content last updated: 07 November 2024

Merthyr Tydfil Hosts Celebration Conference Showcasing Community Focused Schools

A landmark event celebrating the success and achievements of Community Focused Schools (CFS) brought together partners from across Wales. Held at the Orbit Centre on March 14, the conference spotlight… Content last updated: 02 May 2025

Council Leader calls for urgent Stagecoach discussions

The Leader of the County Borough Council has asked for urgent discussions with Wales’s transport and economy leaders about the ongoing problems with Stagecoach buses in Merthyr Tydfil. Cllr Geraint Th… Content last updated: 19 August 2022

Avoid Vehicle Anxiety

Trading Standards Wales reports that despite rapidly changing consumer habits used cars consistently remains top of the of the top 5 most complained about consumer products. The car is probably our fi… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Services fit for the future – Quality and Governance in Health and Care in Wales