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Council purchases St Tydfil Shopping Centre
Merthyr Tydfil’s indoor shopping centre has been purchased by the County Borough Council with the intention of it playing a major role in the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’. Built in 197… Content last updated: 21 December 2021
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Public can object to proposed taxi fares increase
The County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a request from taxi owners to increase the current rate of fares for Merthyr Tydfil – but residents still have time to raise objections. A letter sent… Content last updated: 21 June 2022
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A message of condolence from The Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil, Councillor Declan Sammon, following the news of the death of our Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II.
On behalf of the people of Merthyr Tydfil, we express our deepest sadness to hear the news of the death of our Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II. Today is a day of great sadness for the United Kingdom… Content last updated: 08 September 2022
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Come along to our consultation shop!
The Council has opened a ‘consultation shop’ in St Tydfil Shopping Centre to display plans and ask for people’s comments on a series of proposals over the coming months. The shop opens today (Monday 6… Content last updated: 06 February 2023
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County Borough Council Statement on the future of bus services in Merthyr Tydfil
The Council is working closely with Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Regional Transport Authority on the future of the bus network in Merthyr Tydfil. A financial package introduced by Welsh Go… Content last updated: 29 June 2023
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Town Centre Hub wins ‘Runner Up’ at Ystadau Cymru Awards
Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub… Content last updated: 14 December 2023
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Business Continuity Advice
Business Continuity– Is It Necessary? If Business Continuity is a new concept for your organisation then securing the support of senior management is vitally important. This will help to ensure that t… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Swimming pools progress tracked on microsite
A microsite has been launched by Wellbeing@Merthyr and the County Borough Council to keep residents updated on the redevelopment of swimming facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. As well as giv… Content last updated: 16 January 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil to receive £20 million investment though the Plan for Neighbourhoods funding
Alex Norris MP, Minister for Local Growth and Building Safety, announced this week an extra £1.5bn in investment for 75 communities across the UK, with Merthyr Tydfil being one of the chosen towns. A… Content last updated: 10 March 2025
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Council Tax Premium Exception Guidance - 2025-2026
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Land and Biodiversity
What the council are doing 16 of our grassland sites throughout the County Borough are now being managed by our new cut and collect machines purchased through the Welsh Government grant ‘Local Places… Content last updated: 22 August 2023
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Delta COVID-19 variant – Goetre School, Merthyr Tydfil
Concerns of potential cases of the Delta variant at Goetre School in Merthyr Tydfil have meant that, for precautionary measures, the school will remain closed until Monday 14th June 2021. With this va… Content last updated: 04 June 2021
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Have your say on improving active travel
You may remember that earlier in the year we sought views on how cycling and walking provision in Merthyr Tydfil could be improved. The public engagement we carried out was very successful, more than… Content last updated: 16 September 2021
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Demolition work to begin on old bus station
Work is set to begin next week (week commencing 22 November 2021) on demolition of the old bus station. Aberdare Demolition has been appointed to carry out the programme, which will take around five w… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Parents and carers of young children (0-7years) asked for views about support
Parents and carers of children aged up to seven-years-old in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region are being asked to take part in a short survey on their experiences of the support they have received at dif… Content last updated: 06 December 2021
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Iconic Merthyr Tydfil Deli returns to the High Street after 40 years
Founded by Jim and Joan Johnson in 1982, Johnsons’ Delicatessen was once a haven of Italian meat, cheese and sweet-treats in Merthyr Tydfil — operating for more than a decade. Now, nearly 40 years lat… Content last updated: 22 December 2021