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Council urges residents to respond to consultation on town centre PSPO
The County Borough Council is asking residents to respond to its consultation on the planned introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent street drinking and drug taking in the t… Content last updated: 08 December 2022
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Local Pupils Take Centre Stage to Tackle Inclusion in Sport
In a display of passion and conviction, pupils from Abercanaid, Troedyrhiw, Bedlinog, and Trelewis gathered at the Civic Centre on Thursday, 10th July, to debate one of the most pressing issues in the… Content last updated: 10 July 2025
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Town centre pedestrian safety work to begin in New Year
Work will begin in the New Year on work to make crossing the road in a section of the town centre safer for pedestrians. Following a public consultation last summer, an ‘informal crossing’ at Victoria… Content last updated: 02 March 2022
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Successful Insport event held at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Today, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre hosted a free sports event, specifically aimed at promoting disability sport and inclusive opportunities across Merthyr Tydfil. The event was organised by Active M… Content last updated: 16 February 2024
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Housing Support Programme Strategy 2022-26
Housing Support Programme Strategy (HSP) 2022-26 This Strategy sets out the strategic priorities of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and its partner agencies for homelessness prevention and allev… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Young Leaders Event at Merthyr Leisure Centre a Resounding Success
On Thursday, 23rd October, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre hosted the highly anticipated Young Leaders launch event, an initiative that's all about nurturing the leadership skills of primary school stud… Content last updated: 23 October 2025
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Hear ye, hear ye — Victorian extravaganza comes to Merthyr Tydfil town centre
Visitors and residents of Merthyr Tydfil can step back in time this month, as the town centre hosts a one-day Victorian takeover — for the whole family to enjoy. Running from 11am – 3pm on Thursday,… Content last updated: 08 December 2022
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Town centre a safer place following £500,000 security boost
Merthyr Tydfil town centre has been given a security overhaul by the Council and South Wales Police with the aim of making our residents feel safe at any time of the day or night. State-of-the-art CCT… Content last updated: 13 October 2021
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The annual Shwmae Su’mae event a success at Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre
Recently, Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre hosted the annual Shwmae Su’mae event. As part of the celebrations, Cyfarthfa Park, Troedyrhiw and Abercanaid Primary schools performed a variety… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Reduced running times for Christmas lights
Businesses looking for a small but perfectly formed office space geared to meet to all their requirements will find just the ticket in Merthyr Tydfil. The County Borough Council’s Orbit Business Centr… Content last updated: 09 November 2022
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Hearing 3: Housing (26 Jun)
Wed 26 Jun 2019 at 10:00 – Housing Agenda List of participants and statements submitted: ID - Representor /Agent Further Statement submitted Attend Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council … Content last updated: 05 June 2025
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Advice for Neighbours and others interested in Empty properties
If you are trying to find out who owns an empty property, details can be obtained from the public register at The Land Registry for Wales or contact 01792 355000. If you would like to buy an empty pro… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Welsh takes centre stage within the BETP
The Business and Education Together Partnership (BETP) has had two wonderful mornings helping pupils in Ysgol Cymraeg Rhyd-y-Grug to understand the value of their Welsh language skills in the workplac… Content last updated: 24 April 2024
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Housing Benefit
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Planning Advice and Guidance
Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024
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Advice for Owners of Empty Homes
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Housing Benefit Overpayment
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7 years of start-up success in Merthyr Tydfil — as enterprise centre (MTEC) notes 36% rise in new business registrations
2022 marks the 7th anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre (MTEC) — a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training, designed to support the needs of… Content last updated: 12 August 2022
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