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Pupils help Glynmil residents celebrate Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month
Local schoolchildren and other residents visited Merthyr Tydfil’s Glynmil Caravan Park recently to learn about traveller culture. More than 20 pupils from Abercanaid Primary school were treated to a c… Content last updated: 07 July 2022
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£3.9 Million Early Years and Childcare Capital funding awarded to develop 4 new childcare facilities in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully secured Welsh Government funding of nearly £4 million from the ‘Early Years and Childcare Capital Programme’ to develop 4 new childcare provision… Content last updated: 11 November 2024
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Council Tax Reduction
If you are already claiming Council Tax Reduction you must tell us about any changes. To advise us of a change then please visit tell us about a change If you disagree with a decision You need to appe… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Coed-Y-Dderwen becomes first English Medium Primary School in Merthyr to achieve Siarter Iaith Silver Award
Siarter Iaith is a Welsh Government initiative that encourages schools to promote the use of Welsh language, improving skills and inspiring children to use Welsh in all aspects of their lives.The Char… Content last updated: 19 April 2023
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Rhod Gilbert urges 17–30 year olds to help patients with blood cancer on World Blood Cancer Day
Welsh national treasure, comedian, television presenter and proud Velindre Patron Rhod Gilbert is calling on 17-30 years olds to help patients with blood cancer by supporting the Welsh Blood Services’… Content last updated: 25 May 2023
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Activities for Older People
50+ Forum And Events How do I get Involved? Merthyr Tydfil 50+ Forum meet to share information of interest to Older People. Previous subjects have included the Old Town Hall project, The New Health Pa… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Major incident response
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has prepared a Major Incident Response Plan capable of dealing with events from major emergencies to small, but possibly unusual emergency situations. The Emergen… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Ty Enfys Dementia Care Unit first in UK to receive Level 1 ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ Accreditation
Last week, Kier Hardie’s Ty Enfys Dementia Day Care Unit received the ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ outstanding accreditation, a first to be awarded in Wales. The audit by Meaningful Care Matters (MCM) fo… Content last updated: 20 January 2022
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Register to Vote
Moving Home If you move home you will need to register to vote at your new address. Adding your name to the annual canvass form does not automatically entitle you to vote. Your old registration or pos… Content last updated: 17 March 2026
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Support for Ukraine
Support for Ukrainian refugees. How can you assist Ukrainian residents affected by the war in Ukraine. Homes for Ukrainian refugees: register your interest If you want to offer a home to people fleein… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Child pedestrian training
Kerbcraft Kerbcraft has been running successfully in a number of schools in Merthyr Tydfil since September 2002 and has been very well received by participating schools. The scheme is currently funded… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Sustainable development for business
Sustainable tourism is a major growth area for visitors to Merthyr Tydfil, with many people preferring to stay in “Green Accommodation” than in more traditional offerings. If you are a visitor to the… Content last updated: 31 December 2018
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Adult Community Learning (ACL)
The MTCBC Adult Community Learning team offers a wide range of learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and over across the Borough. These opportunities are funded through the Welsh Government’s Adu… Content last updated: 23 March 2026