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Update on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre swimming pool

The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre has been closed since December 2019 due to water leaks affecting the concrete and causing tiles to lift off. Early in 2020, as building owner, the Co… Content last updated: 24 June 2021

Record Green Flags haul for Merthyr Tydfil’s parks and gardens

Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for Council and community-run parks and gardens, currently ranking it sixth in the table of 22 local authority areas across Wales. A tota… Content last updated: 29 July 2022

Greenfield Special School has developed a new Wellbeing App

Pupils in Greenfield Special School have been working with a company called Value Added Education for the last 3 months to design an app focused on improving wellbeing and reducing stress. The past 3… Content last updated: 18 July 2024

Temporary road closure on A4102 Bethesda Street for 5 nights from Monday 4th April 2022

Griffiths have been undertaking Active Travel Improvements to A4102 Bethesda Street in Merthyr Tydfil on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and will shortly be undertaking the final surfa… Content last updated: 01 April 2022

Consultation on plans to improve pedestrian provision at Caedraw

As part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme, the County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvemen… Content last updated: 13 January 2023

Morlais Castle to become community focal point in continuing Pontmorlais renaissance

Another historic Merthyr Tydfil pub is reopening after a spectacular transformation, thanks to support from the County Borough Council’s Regeneration Team and two national grants schemes. The Morlais… Content last updated: 14 July 2022

Please take part in our economic recovery survey

As non-essential shops re-open across Wales, Merthyr Tydfil businesses are being urged to take part in a survey that will help the Council to help them. Our County Borough Wide Economic Vision and Rec… Content last updated: 10 January 2022

Roadworks at Bethesda Street

There will be one overnight road closure and temporary traffic lights installed for three days this week to allow the Council to complete road improvements in the Bethesda Street area. The Council has… Content last updated: 14 June 2022

Popular Pontmorlais eateries sign up for hot chilli ticket

Some of the town’s most popular restaurants, bars and cafés have signed up for the hottest ticket in town when the Merthyr Street Chilli Fiesta returns this weekend. The ‘Pontmorlais Chilli Trail’, fu… Content last updated: 21 June 2022

'Proud Councils' celebrate Pride Cymru’s Parade

On Saturday 17 June, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South East and Mid Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and di… Content last updated: 20 June 2023

Aberfan Community Centre Statement

We would like to clarify the situation and dispel some of the rumours that are currently circulating on social media. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is confident that services at Aberfan Com… Content last updated: 10 April 2024

Council wins prestigious national award for work on bus interchange project

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has won a prestigious national award for its ‘collaborative working and shared vision’ on construction of the new bus interchange. The Council was presented with… Content last updated: 30 September 2021

Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro

As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022

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

Tesco roundabout traffic improvements imminent

Work will begin on 14 March on traffic improvements at the Tesco roundabout to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians - the final set of current roadworks in the Council’s Active Travel plan. Th… Content last updated: 11 March 2022

Reduced running times for Christmas lights

Businesses looking for a small but perfectly formed office space geared to meet to all their requirements will find just the ticket in Merthyr Tydfil. The County Borough Council’s Orbit Business Centr… Content last updated: 09 November 2022

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