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Leisure, Parks and Culture
From the latest leisure activities to parks and hobbies, find something to do in Merthyr Tydfil. Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Foster Wales
Local Authority fostering services in Wales have today joined forces to become ‘Foster Wales’; teams across the nation combine their efforts and expertise to significantly increase the number and dive… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil
Welsh icons Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs team up for a standalone special as part of collection of programmes to shine a light on the Welsh town To coincide with the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle, BB… Content last updated: 09 April 2025
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Celebrate Welsh Language and Culture at our Ffair Nadolig this December
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to promote our annual Welsh Language celebration event Ffair Nadolig on Saturday 2 December 2023, from 10am to 4pm in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. T… Content last updated: 17 November 2023
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The South Wales Police & Crime Panel meet the new South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner
The South Wales Police and Crime Panel, hosted and administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, had the pleasure of meeting Emma Wools for the first time since her election to the position o… Content last updated: 11 July 2024
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Royal Magic Descends on Merthyr: The King and Queen Celebrate Welsh Community and Culture
In a momentous day that blended royal pageantry with community spirit, Their Majesties The King and Queen brought extraordinary excitement to Merthyr Tydfil, transforming an ordinary Friday into an un… Content last updated: 18 November 2025
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Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
Care and Support in Wales is changing, from April you will have more say in your Social Services The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 is a new law that will give you more of a say in th… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Becomes First Council in Wales to Achieve ISO50001 Certification
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council was recently awarded the ISO50001 accreditation for their outstanding energy management! Merthyr Tydfil is the first local authority in Wales to achieve this reco… Content last updated: 25 June 2024
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A slice of Naples arrives in Merthyr Tydfil — with the opening of Wales’ first ever authentic pizzeria
This Saturday (September 16), the authentic taste of Naples will arrive on Merthyr Tydfil’s high street, with the opening of Scorchini’s Pizzeria. The family run business will be Wales’ first ever aut… Content last updated: 20 September 2023
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Accounts and Audit Wales Regulations Schedule 10 PCC
Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 Audit notice where Responsible Finance Officer unable to certify the accounts because the accounts are being prepared in accordance with revised deadlines i… Content last updated: 03 August 2023
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Trading Standards Wales Week - ‘Age Matters’
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that children accessing age restricted goods can lead to involvement with more serious issues; it is no longer simply about accessing a cigarette and the health imp… Content last updated: 25 October 2022
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UK’s first national security operations centre launches in Wales
The first national scheme of its kind in the UK, which will protect Welsh local authorities and all fire and rescue services in Wales from cyber-attacks, has launched today (Friday, May 10). Led by th… Content last updated: 10 May 2024
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Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards
The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. With Merthyr Tydfil at the heart of these a… Content last updated: 02 January 2025
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Four of Merthyr’s Shining Stars nominated for Child of Wales Awards
The Child of Wales awards have returned for 2023, bigger and better than ever, with the aim of showcasing achievements of young people across Wales whilst raising funds for Welsh charities dedicated t… Content last updated: 16 February 2023
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Shared Prosperity Fund grants for businesses, sports clubs and community groups opens
Merthyr Tydfil’s businesses, social enterprises, community groups and sports clubs will soon be able to apply for up to £20,000 grant funding. Applications to the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fun… Content last updated: 15 June 2023
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South Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir Dazzle at Royal Albert Hall
A total of 220 talented young performers from across South Wales, representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, took to the stage at London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall as part of… Content last updated: 18 November 2025
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Bus interchange wins Wales’s top building award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has picked up its fifth prestigious award in the space of a year, this time being named the best building project in Wales 2022. The £13m bus station was announced… Content last updated: 05 July 2022