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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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A message from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Brent Carter:
“Today, Councillor Declan Sammon has stepped down from his role as Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Transformation, Governance & Social Partnership. “I would like to take… Content last updated: 02 March 2026
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Blogs
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Health and Safety at work - Self Employed Workers
In 2011 a review of Health and Safety enforcement in Great Britain recommended that those self-employed whose work activities pose no potential risk of harm to others should be exempt from health and… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Swimming pools to undergo redevelopment
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is planning a redevelopment of the Leisure Centre pools and nearby skate park. A leading UK leisure facility developer which has been assessing the problems with… Content last updated: 06 September 2021
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Great turnout for Roman Run
The annual Tydfilians’ Roman Run returned last Saturday after a two-year absence. Due to COVID-19, the race was cancelled in 2020 - which would have marked the 40th Anniversary of the event which was… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Local Access Forum member deadline extended
The deadline for applications for membership of the Merthyr Tydfil Local Access Forum is being extended to 30 September. If you’re a local resident who’s interested in helping to protect and maintain… Content last updated: 21 September 2022
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ALN Funding in Merthyr Tydfil Explained
In 2025/26, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council spent £2,258 per pupil on Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This is: The highest ALN spend per pupil in Wales 52% more than the Welsh average Of this… Content last updated: 13 February 2026
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Santa and snow at Christmas lights switch-on
Plans are being finalised for this year’s Christmas lights switch-on in Merthyr Tydfil featuring Santa, fireworks - and some snow…no matter what the weather! Pyrotechnic fireworks will follow the swit… Content last updated: 20 October 2022
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Swimming pool scheduled for winter reopening
The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre is set to reopen later this year, following a request for support of redevelopment costs from Welsh Government. The County Borough Council is working… Content last updated: 10 March 2022
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The future of leisure and culture services in Merthyr Tydfil
Following the approval of a notice of motion - Leisure Services - at the 7 September 2022 full Council meeting, we are now seeking views on future services provision. The Council is engaging with memb… Content last updated: 21 October 2022
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Work to begin on new Rhydycar footbridge
Work is about to begin on replacing the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The footpath from the bridge to the gyratory system on Avenue de Clichy will be closed… Content last updated: 15 November 2022
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Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 4.12.24
We have now completed the culvert inspection and no further issues have been identified within the culvert, so the collapse is localised to the area of the sinkhole. We have created a dam on the Nant… Content last updated: 05 December 2024
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Temporary Closure: Pontsticill Road
We wish to inform you that, due to a significant safety concern, Pontsticill Road will be temporarily closed to all traffic starting from Thursday 6th November at 8am until further notice.This decisio… Content last updated: 07 November 2025
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New River Taff footbridge ready for installation
A new footbridge over the River Taff linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre is en route from its construction site in Shropshire. Manufactured by Beaver Bridges, the structure w… Content last updated: 09 March 2023
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Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil
To help support Great Britain’s energy security during periods of peak electricity demand the UK Government is installing a number of power plants around the UK. Hirwaun Power Station has been chosen… Content last updated: 16 January 2024
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What if I'm unable to make decisions?
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects people aged 16 or over and provides a framework to protect people who may not be able to make decisions for themselves. A lack of capacity could be because of a se… Content last updated: 04 January 2023