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Report a Damaged or Vandalised Bus Shelter
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Great turnout for Roman Run
The annual Tydfilians’ Roman Run returned last Saturday after a two-year absence. Due to COVID-19, the race was cancelled in 2020 - which would have marked the 40th Anniversary of the event which was… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Aberfan’s New 3G Facility Officially Opens as Village prepares to mark 60th Anniversary of disaster
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to discuss proposed 8% increase to council tax
This week, Councillors of Merthyr Tydfil CBC received the draft budget proposals for the next financial year, 2024/2025. Based on funding from Welsh Government of £123.2m there is still a shortfall of… Content last updated: 22 February 2024
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Registrars raise a coffee to National Day of Recognition
The Council’s Registration Service marked today’s (1 July 2021) inaugural National Day of Recognition for Registrars by reflecting on a very tough 16 months of constant challenges. The Local Registrat… Content last updated: 01 July 2021
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'Recognition of Excellence' awarded to School Catering Department
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s School Catering Department scooped up the prestigious Recognition of Excellence for the Welsh Government Food in Schools Award.… Content last updated: 30 October 2023
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Would-be drivers queue to try a bus
A driver recruitment day held by Stagecoach in Merthyr Tydfil last weekend was a resounding success, with more than 20 potential employees turning up. The company’s 'try a bus' event at the College Me… Content last updated: 14 October 2022
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Residents urged to report fraud
This week is International Fraud Awareness Week, so we’re shining a spotlight on fraud. Although often hidden, fraud is the most pervasive and evolving crime in society today and the challenge it pres… Content last updated: 20 November 2024
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Preparing for Emergencies
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has prepared a Major Incident Plan capable of dealing with events from a vast range of major emergencies. The Major Incident Plan provides a framework for an imme… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Business Enterprise Project off to a flying start!
On the 25th of April, Year 6 pupils in the south cluster of primary schools took part in the launch day of our very first Business Enterprise Project, which ran in Aberfan Leisure Centre and Ynysowen… Content last updated: 07 May 2024
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Swimming pool scheduled for winter reopening
The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre is set to reopen later this year, following a request for support of redevelopment costs from Welsh Government. The County Borough Council is working… Content last updated: 10 March 2022
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Managing personal financial affairs
If you feel that you are unable to manage your own financial affairs or you know of an individual that requires support, we may be able to assist. The department may be able to assist in either of the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Huge success for MTCBC at recent iESE Awards
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Housing and Regeneration Employability Team and People and Performance’s Children’s Services Team recently won the Bronze prize for the Community and Customer F… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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Abandoned vehicles
The Council is responsible for the inspection and removal of abandoned vehicles on public land and public roads. Abandoned vehicles on private land are the responsibility of the landowner. However, if… Content last updated: 17 October 2025
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Support for Pupils Learning English
There are a number of children in schools across the Local Authority for whom English is not their home language. Our Team works closely with schools to welcome new arrivals, support children with the… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Staff Testimonials
Here’s what our staff have to say Apprenticeship Scheme Overview Staff Testimonials and their Apprenticeship Journeys: Ffion Burridge – Civil Engineering Apprentice “During my civil engineering appren… Content last updated: 07 November 2025
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Major Restoration Works to Revitalise Historic Cyfarthfa Castle
Significant restoration work is set to rejuvenate Cyfarthfa Castle, with major improvements scheduled to commence in January. The comprehensive renovation project will address critical structural need… Content last updated: 16 December 2025
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Home Care
Maintaining your Independence Home care services could help you with support in your own home with tasks such as support with personal care, which includes washing and dressing. Home care can provide… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Celebrates Boxing Legend Eddie Thomas with Centenary Exhibition
The Merthyr Central Library invites residents and boxing enthusiasts to explore an extraordinary exhibition honouring local boxing hero, Eddie Thomas throughout September, commemorating what would hav… Content last updated: 11 September 2025
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Apply for a dropped kerb
Processing applications for dropped kerbs to enable access to your property New dropped kerbs require consent from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with the exception of the Trunk Roads that are… Content last updated: 24 November 2025