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Are you aware of the law on E-Scooters?

With Christmas approaching, and e-scooters appearing on many wish lists, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Road Safety Wales, are aimi… Content last updated: 26 November 2025

A busy June for the Business and Education Together Partnership as Project draws to a thrilling close

On the 12th of June our south cluster Business Enterprise Project, run in conjunction with MTEC, came to a thrilling close in Rhyd-y-car Leisure Centre. Pupils from Trelewis and Bedlinog Primary Schoo… Content last updated: 25 June 2024

The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!

South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023

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

Powerful Films Capture the Breadth of Support 'Shared Lives' Can Provide

This Shared Lives Week we’re pleased to share a series of powerful films from South East Wales Shared Lives, bringing real experiences to life, offering an honest and inspiring glimpse into what happe… Content last updated: 15 June 2026

Merthyr Tydfil Children’s Literature Festival 2023

The Festival is now the biggest event in the UK celebrating World Book Day. It is taking place on Thursday 20 April 2023 from 9am until 3pm with over 4000 children in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales and i… Content last updated: 17 April 2023

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Playground Refurbishment Programme Continues

The Council manages 51 fixed play areas throughout Merthyr Tydfil, many of which are coming to the end of their useful life and in need of refurbishment. It is recognised by the Council that outdoor p… Content last updated: 09 June 2025

Exciting plans for Cyfarthfa Castle

Exciting plans to re-develop Cyfarthfa Castle are currently underway.  Following publication of ‘The Cyfarthfa Plan’ in 2021, the Council has been working in partnership with the Cyfarthfa Foundation… Content last updated: 20 January 2025

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

200 new homes coming to Merthyr Tydfil

A Cardiff Capital Region City Deal (CCR) housing investment fund is bringing 200 much-needed new homes to the Abercanaid area of Merthyr Tydfil. The £35m Housing Viability Gap Fund was launched in 202… Content last updated: 10 October 2023

Town Centre Regeneration

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have been awarded over £25 million investment to transform Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre.  Funded through a number of funding sources including the Heads of the Vall… Content last updated: 18 April 2024

Avoid a costly error this Christmas

Nobody wants a ruined Christmas. The following advice from Road Safety Wales will help you to avoid buying a gift which could be seized by the Police and result in a fine and penalty points for the us… Content last updated: 19 November 2025