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Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group (RHSCG)
Regional Housing Support Collaborative Groups (RHSCGs) link with a range of stakeholders in order to build up a local and regional picture of cross boundary needs and priorities which inform future re… Content last updated: 25 March 2022
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Electric vehicles are the future, and you can now charge them in various locations throughout Merthyr Tydfil
We are delighted to announce that Connected Kerb has been busy installing new charging points throughout our town to support quieter, sustainable transport as we aim to meet our Net Zero obligations a… Content last updated: 12 December 2024
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Council becomes a Carbon Literate Organisation
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has achieved a Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze award as part of its drive to become Carbon Neutral by 2030. This award from the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)… Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Supporting Ukrainians fleeing from War
The Council is reaching out to residents in Merthyr Tydfil on how they can support Ukrainian refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. On the Council’s website, there is a section explaining h… Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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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
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Spring into action & clean up Merthyr Tydfil!
Communities in Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to join Spring Clean Cymru 2025 and help pick up the litter that blights our local environment. We are working with environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy… Content last updated: 14 March 2025
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Statement by Councillor Geraint Thomas, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council regarding Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
Statement by Councillor Geraint Thomas, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council regarding Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre: “I am appalled that someone would put signs up spreading… Content last updated: 08 March 2024
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A South Wales Heating engineer pleads guilty to Unfair trading in a case brought by Merthyr Tydfil CBC Trading Standards
A South Wales Heating engineer has been fined £2,000, made to pay compensation to a Merthyr customer and costs to Merthyr Tydfil CBC after pleading guilty to Unfair trading in a case brought by Merthy… Content last updated: 23 April 2024
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Free town centre weekend parking in May and June
Merthyr Tydfil town centre shops and businesses will also be receiving a shot in the arm this spring and early summer, courtesy of free weekend parking for customers. The County Borough Council and Bi… Content last updated: 20 April 2021
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Work to start on Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s innovative makeover
Work is about to begin on transforming the Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos into an innovative training and accommodation centre for the county borough’s young residents. The building… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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Council staff take on high level Welsh language skills in Nant Gwrtheyrn
Recently, five members of the Council staff had an excellent opportunity to further improve their Welsh language skills under the tutorship of Rhian Lloyd James at Learn Welsh Glamorgan. They travelle… Content last updated: 27 May 2022
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Childcare Sufficiency Assessment
The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment is a statutory responsibility that every Local Authority has to carry out every 5 years. The Assessment is important for us to establish the supply of childcare… Content last updated: 13 October 2022
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Have your say on improving active travel
You may remember that earlier in the year we sought views on how cycling and walking provision in Merthyr Tydfil could be improved. The public engagement we carried out was very successful, more than… Content last updated: 16 September 2021
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Cabinet agrees ‘happy medium’ on taxi fares increase
The County Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to a request from taxi owners to increase the current rate of fares for Merthyr Tydfil, but to only 30p for the first mile, rather than the 50p suggeste… Content last updated: 07 July 2022
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Council launches parking payments app
Parking in Merthyr Tydfil is now easier following the launch of an app that takes payments without transaction fees and help motorists locate parking areas before they leave the house. The County Boro… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Initial Response and Reablement Service
The Initial Response and Reablement Service work with people to maximise their wellbeing and improve independence levels in daily activities following deterioration in abilities. The aim is to support… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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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
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Funding support for this year’s Merthyr Rising festival
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has helped secure this year’s Merthyr Rising Festival by steering organisers towards a local grant fund and introducing new road safety measures. This is in addit… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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Coed y Dderwen Eco Warriors fighting for a Greener Valley
Pupils at Merthyr Tydfil’s Coed Y Dderwen Primary School have been fully embracing post-lockdown classroom time using polytunnels and forests in their personal war against climate change. Under th… Content last updated: 13 June 2022
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Another year of success for Apprentices at the Council
This week marks 2022’s ‘National Apprenticeships Week’ 7th – 13th February, which brings together everyone that is passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunities th… Content last updated: 06 May 2022