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Council congratulates Stephens and George Trust on ‘grand slam’ of top awards
The Council offer our congratulations to Merthyr Tydfil’s Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust for its grand slam of prestigious awards this summer. Hot on the heels of picking up the Queen'… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Pen Y Dre Pupils Triumph at both Eisteddfod Events
Today, Pen Y Dre High School celebrated their recent successes at the Eisteddfod y Rhondda and the Urdd National Eisteddfod. In June of this year, 13 pupils led the success at both Eisteddfods with ta… Content last updated: 03 November 2021
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Free weekend Christmas parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers
Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this year of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Saturday (13 November). The County Borough Council and Big Heart of Merth… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) redevelopment update
Unavoidable delays in the build programme means redevelopment of the Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) at Gurnos is unlikely to be complete until winter 2022, rather than autumn as origina… Content last updated: 11 May 2022
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Samee Furreed becomes the new Youth Mayor for Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 13th May 2022, the Youth Mayor Inauguration took place at Merthyr Tydfil’s Civic Centre. Samee Furreed who is 16 years of age and is a student at Cyfarthfa High School became the 12th Youth… Content last updated: 20 May 2022
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Eisteddfod Champions Reminisce Their Victory with Councillors
Earlier today, pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful, Pen y Dre High School, and Merthyr College shared their winning performances from the recent Urdd Eisteddfod with Councillors. The Urdd… Content last updated: 27 June 2022
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Historical status meaning delays in repairs to Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge
The Council is working as quickly as possible to repair Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge, but complications caused by the bridge’s important historical status – along with ecological issues - have delayed progres… Content last updated: 26 August 2022
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Arrangements for Proclamation Day in Merthyr Tydfil
This Sunday, 11th September 2022, Proclamation Day will take place at 1:30pm outside the Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil. The Proclamation will be read by The High Sheriff, in the presence of The Lord Li… Content last updated: 14 December 2022
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Ensure your pet is boarded with a licensed operator
The Council’s Licensing Department is urging Merthyr Tydfil residents to ensure that they use only licensed animal boarders to look after their pets. Anyone providing accommodation for other people’s… Content last updated: 19 January 2023
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Changes to town centre parking
As part of the Council’s current consultation on the redevelopment of St Tydfil Shopping Centre (ST2) and wider Town Centre Masterplan, we are looking at making changes to the available car parking. F… Content last updated: 14 February 2023
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Illegal ‘taxis’ still on the roads
The Council’s Licensing Department is receiving information that unlicensed drivers are continuing to operate illegal ‘taxis’ across Merthyr Tydfil. All licensed drivers and vehicles are assessed by t… Content last updated: 22 June 2023
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Accommodation Businesses
Merthyr Tydfil offers a wide range of accommodation business, which suit all budgets and tastes. The accommodation sector in Merthyr Tydfil pride themselves on providing a warm, Welsh welcome and frie… Content last updated: 07 May 2024
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Pen Y Dre High School
Project Description: Pen Y Dre High School is currently being fully refurbished in phases to meet new Net Zero Carbon in Operation standards set by Welsh Government. This is the first refurbishment o… Content last updated: 22 May 2024
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Planning Appeals
Unhappy with your decision? Appeals in Wales are dealt with by the Planning Environment and Decisions Wales in Cardiff. Applicants have a statutory right of appeal against the refusal of planning pe… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Planning Annual Performance Reports
Planning Annual Performance Report 2018-2019 Planning Annual Performance Report 2017-2018 Planning Annual Performance Report 2016-2017 Planning Annual Performance Report 2015-2016 Planning Annual Perf… Content last updated: 26 January 2023
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Play Sufficiency Assessment
Every local authority in Wales has to complete a Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) every three years. Feedback is used from children, young people, parents/guardians, and stakeholders to determine whe… Content last updated: 19 May 2023
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FOOD & FUN 2021!
Merthyr Tydfil schoolchildren are willingly going back to school this summer – as part of an initiative to make them healthy, happy and physically active. The pupils of Goetre, St Aloysius RC, St Mary… Content last updated: 04 August 2021
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Making it a safe party season for residents
The Council, police and local hospitality businesses are working together to try to ensure residents and visitors have safe nights out in town this Christmas. South Wales Police are providing training… Content last updated: 24 November 2021
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Diverse Democracy Project Engaging Diverse Communities ahead of next year’s local elections
MTCBC understands how important democracy is within the County Borough and the Council’s Diverse Democracy project is reminding communities of how they can take part in next year’s local elections. Co… Content last updated: 08 December 2021