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Merthyr Tydfil Welsh Language Conference

An address by Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language, June 22, 2023.Almost a century and a half ago, in 1891, almost seven out of ten people in Merthyr could speak Welsh. Seven out… Content last updated: 26 June 2023

Consultation on plans to improve pedestrian provision at Caedraw

As part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme, the County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvemen… Content last updated: 13 January 2023

Council Tax increase of 1%

At tonight’s meeting of Full Council members agreed a Council Tax increase of 1% for the 2022/23 financial year. This equates to an increase of 33 pence per week (£17.29 per year) for a ‘Band D’ prope… Content last updated: 06 February 2023

Keys to £11m bus interchange handed over

The County Borough Council has been handed the keys to the new Merthyr Tydfil bus interchange by main contractor Morgan Sindall ahead of the building’s opening next month. All bus services will transf… Content last updated: 29 April 2021

Making it a safe party season for residents

The Council, police and local hospitality businesses are working together to try to ensure residents and visitors have safe nights out in town this Christmas. South Wales Police are providing training… Content last updated: 24 November 2021

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Safety Partnership investigating off-road ASB

Merthyr Tydfil Community Safety Partnership is aware of current issues with off-road vehicles reported by residents on land across the county borough. The Partnership, comprising County Borough Counci… Content last updated: 28 January 2022

Pen Y Dre Pupils Triumph at both Eisteddfod Events

Today, Pen Y Dre High School celebrated their recent successes at the Eisteddfod y Rhondda and the Urdd National Eisteddfod. In June of this year, 13 pupils led the success at both Eisteddfods with ta… Content last updated: 03 November 2021

Children in Care compete in six-a-side football tournament

A multi-cultural football tournament, hosted at Penydarren football club, was recently held as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week. Organised by South Wales Police, in conjunction with the Merthyr Tydfi… Content last updated: 28 May 2024

Merthyr Tydfil’s £12m bus interchange opening next week

The first buses will depart Merthyr Tydfil’s new £12m state-of-the-art bus interchange next week, on Sunday, June 13. The station is the first in Wales that allows for the charging of electric vehicle… Content last updated: 04 June 2021

Banners on buses - choose Welsh-medium education!

The 'Cymraeg i Bawb' (Welsh for All) Partnership has launched a Welsh-medium education promotion campaign featuring banners outside schools and short videos and now for the next month, the message can… Content last updated: 25 February 2025

Pen y Dre High School Wins Cymraeg Campus Gold Award.

In May 2021, Pen y Dre High School in Merthyr Tydfil received the Cymraeg Campus Gold Award. This is an incredible achievement. Cymraeg Campus is part of the Language Charter Framework forming Welsh G… Content last updated: 15 June 2021

Merthyr Tydfil High Street set to become safer for pedestrians

Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre is set to become safer for pedestrians, with the installation of gates and bollards to stop vehicles from driving on the High Street. Areas of town centre are already subjec… Content last updated: 27 February 2025