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Infectious diseases investigation
There are a number of small outbreaks and individual cases of food and waterborne diseases within the borough each year which are reported by local doctors, the general hospital and the public. Each o… Content last updated: 29 April 2022
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Trading Standards Business Advice
A number of resources are available designed to help businesses comply with the law. Business Companion Business Companion provides information for businesses and individuals that need to know about t… Content last updated: 11 January 2023
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Planning Consultations
REPLACEMENT MERTHYR TYDFIL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016-2031: NOTICE OF CONSULTATION ON SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING GUIDANCE NOTE Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) adopted the Replacement Local… Content last updated: 28 July 2023
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Tree Preservation Orders
Trees and Woodlands Given the manner in which the landscape of the county borough has been exploited you would be forgiven for thinking it was a landscape devoid of trees; however this is not altogeth… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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Empty Residential Properties
Over the past decade the issue of empty properties has gained prominence at both a national and local level. In Merthyr Tydfil a survey carried out in 2009 identified 514 homes that were classified as… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Infectious diseases
There are a number of small and individual cases of food and water borne illnesses in the borough each year that are reported by local doctors, the general hospital and the general public. Each of the… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Consultation on plans to improve town centre section of Taff Trail
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to improve the safety of and environment for pedestrians and cyclists using a busy town centre section of the Taff Trail. The proposal is to… Content last updated: 14 June 2021
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Stagecoach changes from 29 May
Stagecoach has informed the Council that some of its services to and from the Merthyr Tydfil Bus Interchange will undergo significant changes from 29 May because of staff shortages. A number of buses… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Road closures for Pontmorlais Heritage Victorian Day
A number of town centre roads will be closed during the daytime this Thursday (18 August) for the Pontmorlais Townscape ‘Heritage Victorian Day’. Between 6am and 4:30pm, there will be closures to: Po… Content last updated: 16 August 2022
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Changes to town centre parking
As part of the Council’s current consultation on the redevelopment of St Tydfil Shopping Centre (ST2) and wider Town Centre Masterplan, we are looking at making changes to the available car parking. F… Content last updated: 14 February 2023
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Illegal ‘taxis’ still on the roads
The Council’s Licensing Department is receiving information that unlicensed drivers are continuing to operate illegal ‘taxis’ across Merthyr Tydfil. All licensed drivers and vehicles are assessed by t… Content last updated: 22 June 2023
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Recruitment Fair success
Last month saw the Council’s 15th Recruitment Fair take place, in partnership with Merthyr Tydfil Job Centre Plus and hosted at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. The day, which was opened by Mayor of Mer… Content last updated: 03 October 2023
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Reports of licensed taxi overcharging passengers
The Council’s Licensing Department have become aware of concerns raised on social media in relation to licensed taxis overcharging passengers. Councillor Michelle Symonds, portfolio member for Regener… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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Town Centre Hub wins ‘Runner Up’ at Ystadau Cymru Awards
Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub… Content last updated: 14 December 2023
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Business Education Together Partnership Launch Event this January!
The Business Education Together Partnership is gathering pace in Merthyr Tydfil with the aim of raising the aspirations of our children and young people. We know that it is only through collaboration… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Council statement on 2024/25 budget
At a meeting of Full Council tonight, Wednesday 6th March 2024, the Council’s budget for 2024/25 was approved. Like all other local authorities across Wales, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has… Content last updated: 06 March 2024
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Carers Week returns with new theme for 2024
This year, the carers week theme is ‘Putting carers on the map’ and runs from 10 – 16 June. It is a UK wide campaign that supports unpaid carers by raising awareness of them in their local communities… Content last updated: 10 June 2024
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Rogue Trader who ripped off a Merthyr Tydfil resident is fined
A rogue trader who conned a customer out of over £18,000 has pleaded guilty to Trading Standards offences at Merthyr Magistrates Court. Elegant Driveways and Landscaping Ltd. of Hazell Drive, Newport,… Content last updated: 08 October 2024
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Inauguration of the New Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil hosted the inauguration of the new Youth Mayor. Jacob Bridges, a 22-year-old currently employed full-time, was appointed as the 15th Youth Ma… Content last updated: 16 May 2025