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Halo's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
Win 6 months of free membership at Halo Leisure for you AND a friend with our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway this December! If you're not a membership winner this time, don't worry, you won't walk away… Content last updated: 01 December 2025
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Rates Relief for Empty Properties
Empty business properties are exempt from paying business rates for three months after the property becomes unoccupied. There are additional exemptions for certain types of property or for properties… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
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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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Infrastructure
Merthyr Tydfil offers excellent opportunities for investment, it is situated just 24 miles from the Capital City of Wales, Cardiff, which is easily accessible via the A470, the A470 also provides good… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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This June will see single-use vapes ban: guidance for businesses
The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (“the Regulations”) makes it a criminal offence to supply or offer to supply (including for free) single-use vape products to… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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European Week for Waste and Reduction (EWWR) 2024
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is proud to support the European Week for Waste and Reduction (EWWR) which is a campaign encouraging us to reduce, reuse and recycle as much of the waste we produ… Content last updated: 21 November 2024
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Commonwealth Games 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Merthyr Tydfil – nominate your Merthyr Tydfil Baton Bearers now
This summer, Birmingham plays host to the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A multisport event that takes place every four years and includes athletes from all of the Commonwealth countries across the globe. U… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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All Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone established
Welsh Government has announced that an AIPZ will apply from 00:01 on Thursday 30 January and remain in place until a reduction in risk levels indicates it is no longer required. This zone introduces s… Content last updated: 31 January 2025
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Help us finalise our Active Travel map
We’re asking residents, workers and visitors to help us make Merthyr Tydfil one of the easiest places to cycle or walk to where you want to get, rather than using the car. Please help us finalise our… Content last updated: 25 October 2021
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St David’s Day Concert
You're invited to join us at our St David's Day Concert in aid of Mayor’s Charities, Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil and Merthyr Cynon Food Bank. Wednesday 1 March 2023 6.30pm at David’s Parish Church Ticke… Content last updated: 03 February 2023
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NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE
Here at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we take abuse or aggression that's directed towards our staff by members of the public extremely seriously, whether it's face-to face, over the telephone… Content last updated: 30 September 2025
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Statement on the Castle Hotel
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have been relying on B&B’s such as the The Castle Hotel over a number of years, more so in the past 2-3 years following the ‘No one left out’ Welsh Government… Content last updated: 21 August 2023
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Another successful Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae for Merthyr Tydfil!
The annual Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae event has been deemed a huge success, with an abundance of residents attending on Saturday 12th October. Merthyr Tydfil also saw a significant increase in footfall aro… Content last updated: 15 October 2024
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Bulky Green Waste Collection
Our bulky green waste collection service is available for trees, branches and larger quantities of garden waste. This service incurs a charge, which can be found on our Fees and Charges page: https://… Content last updated: 31 March 2026
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National Library of Wales partners with BBC Radio Wales to present a Rewind Archive Special
As part of the National Library of Wales’ continued rollout of the Wales Broadcast Archive’s “Clip Corners” across the country, Merthyr Tydfil’s Central Library will officially launch its own dedicate… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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Supercharge your spring food routine: Save money, waste less and power Wales to No.1
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start – and that starts with food. That’s why Merthyr Tydfil CBC is partnering with Wales Recycles to help households supercharge their spring meals. With a few… Content last updated: 02 March 2026
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Dental care crisis in Wales: Llais calls for urgent action to ensure fair access for all
Access to NHS dental care in Wales is in crisis. One-third of people we heard from were unable to find a dentist or were stuck on lengthy waiting lists. Children, older adults, disabled people, and lo… Content last updated: 19 November 2024
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Academy of Success Celebration Evening 2023
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Friday 23 June 2023 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisations a… Content last updated: 25 July 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil's Lifeline Service Earns National Quality Seal of Approval
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Lifeline service has achieved a significant milestone by successfully obtaining the TEC Quality accreditation from the TEC Services Association (TSA), highlight… Content last updated: 07 August 2025
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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