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100 Young Learners Empowered by ‘Superwomen of Construction’ in Celebration of International Women’s Day

Merthyr Tydfil, March 2025 – In an exciting and inspiring event held to mark International Women’s Day, 100 Year 8 learners from across the Borough were treated to a day filled with empowerment, motiv… Content last updated: 17 March 2025

Up to £500,000 available to community groups from Ffos-y-fran fund

Merthyr Tydfil community groups can apply for up to £500,000 from a fund established to help improve the quality of life for local residents. The Ffos-y-fran Large Grant Scheme will open for applicati… Content last updated: 30 June 2022

Troedyrhiw Primary becomes Gold School in Community Engagement for ‘Y Stryd Fawr’ Project

Troedyrhiw Community Primary School has proudly launched their award-winning Preloved, Nearly New shop, the first of two shipping containers to be opened in Y Stryd Fawr Troedyrhiw. Sue Davies, Direct… Content last updated: 09 May 2023

Shining stars from Merthyr schools to compete in Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023

Next week, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will showcase their skills, knowledge and talents when they compete at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023. Talented young people from… Content last updated: 26 May 2023

Shining stars from Merthyr schools to compete in Urdd National Eisteddfod 2024

Next week, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will showcase their skills, knowledge and talents when they compete at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2024. Talented young people from… Content last updated: 24 May 2024

'Now Is A Good Time' Campaign calls for more people to adopt

This National Adoption Week (October 20 to 26), the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more Welsh people to consider adoption when planning their families as part of its ‘Now Is a Good Time… Content last updated: 20 October 2025

Young care experienced people in Merthyr Tydfil welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care

This Care Day (21 February), Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social… Content last updated: 21 February 2025

Electric vehicles are the future, and you can now charge them in various locations throughout Merthyr Tydfil

We are delighted to announce that Connected Kerb has been busy installing new charging points throughout our town to support quieter, sustainable transport as we aim to meet our Net Zero obligations a… Content last updated: 12 December 2024

‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ launches with the hope of making town a safe place to be

The launch of the town centre operation locally known as ‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ working in unity with South Wales Police and partners in Merthyr is a significant step towards tackling serious and o… Content last updated: 28 July 2025

Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for council and community-run parks and gardens

A total of 20 green spaces - Cyfarthfa Park, Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park and Aberfan Cemetery, achieving the full award - along with 16 community projects have gained or retained the prestigiou… Content last updated: 16 July 2024

Disability Confident Scheme

What is it? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council runs a Disability Confident Scheme, offering an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum selection cr… Content last updated: 26 September 2025

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Temporary road closure on A4102 Bethesda Street for 5 nights from Monday 4th April 2022

Griffiths have been undertaking Active Travel Improvements to A4102 Bethesda Street in Merthyr Tydfil on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and will shortly be undertaking the final surfa… Content last updated: 01 April 2022

New research highlights expertise and support provided by social workers in Merthyr Tydfil, in attempt to encourage more people to foster

With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing. We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we ne… Content last updated: 07 November 2024

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