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Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre Placemaking Plan

Christmas music and merriment at Treharris lights switch-on

The annual Christmas fair and lights switch-on is returning to Treharris town centre on Friday 2 December. A host of seasonal activities at Treharris Square will include a performance by local acousti… Content last updated: 17 November 2022

Cabinet Secretary Visits The Flowers, a Haven for Young People in Merthyr Tydfil

In a heartwarming display of commitment to the well-being of young people, the Cabinet Secretary of Housing, Jayne Bryant MS, recently visited The Flowers, a revolutionary project in Merthyr Tydfil th… Content last updated: 25 June 2025

Free Christmas weekend parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have been given a welcome gift - free parking in the town centre at weekends. The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) and Merthyr Tydf… Content last updated: 23 October 2024

Sensory Lending Library

The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach has a new Sensory Lending Library available for public use. The Library is full of fun and exciting products to lend for multi-sensory experiences at hom… Content last updated: 14 March 2025

Bus Services look to return for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach

Since the regular bus service ceased at the beginning of August, Heolgerrig and Ynysfach have been without public transport access to the town centre. However, utilising funds from the Welsh Governmen… Content last updated: 13 September 2023

Swimming pools to undergo redevelopment

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is planning a redevelopment of the Leisure Centre pools and nearby skate park. A leading UK leisure facility developer which has been assessing the problems with… Content last updated: 06 September 2021

Samee Furreed becomes the new Youth Mayor for Merthyr Tydfil

On Friday 13th May 2022, the Youth Mayor Inauguration took place at Merthyr Tydfil’s Civic Centre. Samee Furreed who is 16 years of age and is a student at Cyfarthfa High School became the 12th Youth… Content last updated: 20 May 2022

Treharris lights switch-on a resounding success

Residents and visitors flocked to Treharris town centre for the first Christmas lights switch-on in three years. The annual Christmas fair saw Treharris Square come alive with a performance by local a… Content last updated: 07 December 2022

Climate conscious pupils collaborate to create a mobile app called ‘Train 2 Sustain’

Before the end of the summer term, year 5 pupils from Ynysowen and Troedyrhiw primary schools worked together to create an apple store app with interactive advice on sustainable practices to tackle cl… Content last updated: 11 January 2023

Avoid a costly error this Christmas

Nobody wants a ruined Christmas. The following advice from Road Safety Wales will help you to avoid buying a gift which could be seized by the Police and result in a fine and penalty points for the us… Content last updated: 19 November 2025

Young Leaders Event sees over 170 pupils recruited in Merthyr Primary Schools

A Young Leaders event took place in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 7th of November. The initiative, headed up by Active Merthyr, MTCBC’s Sport Development department, saw up to 8 pupils fro… Content last updated: 07 November 2024

New River Taff footbridge ready for installation

A new footbridge over the River Taff linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre is en route from its construction site in Shropshire. Manufactured by Beaver Bridges, the structure w… Content last updated: 09 March 2023