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Merthyr Tydfil hits recycling target for eighth consecutive year
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil recycled, composted, or re-used 64.8% of waste in the past year – surpassing the Welsh Government (WG) target of 64%! Although we reduced the amount of waste we sent to E… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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WARNING: Fake Labubu dolls could put children at risk
Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards is urging parents and carers to be cautious of counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold online and in local shops. These fakes may: Lack safety testing Contain small parts… Content last updated: 01 August 2025
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Council Awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) Silver Award for its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme includes bronze, silver, and gold aw… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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Council statement on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure and Cultural Services
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has agreed to work with Wellbeing Merthyr to facilitate a managed end of the existing contract for the Local Authority’s Leisure and Cultural Services by 31 March… Content last updated: 27 February 2024
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Plans for Merthyr Tydfil Indoor Market to relocate
Merthyr Tydfil’s Indoor Market is set to relocate to the ground floor of the former Wilko premises in St Tydfil’s Shopping Centre, following consultation with stall holders and the wider public. An ex… Content last updated: 13 January 2025
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Dog Fouling Public Spaces Protection Order introduced in Merthyr Tydfil
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 9th July 2025, Members unanimously voted in favour to introduce a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to combat dog fouling related nuisance in… Content last updated: 10 July 2025
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Hearing 1: Plan preparation (25 June)
Tue 25 Jun 2019 at 10:00 – Plan preparation, vision and objectives Agenda amended 13.06.19 List of participants and statements submitted: ID - Representor /Agent Further Statement submitted At… Content last updated: 05 June 2025
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Small Business Rates Relief in Wales
The Welsh Government provides non-domestic rates relief to eligible small businesses. those with a rateable value of up to £6,000 will receive 100% relief; those with a rateable value between £6,00… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
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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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Glancing into the Future at Successful Careers Fair
The College, Merthyr Tydfil was jam packed with employers on Monday 10 July 2023, as the Cyfarthfa Cluster Primary Schools and Cyfarthfa High School, joined together in partnership with The College an… Content last updated: 20 July 2023
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Join our Citizens Panel
Join our Citizens Panel It is our job to give all of our customers a platform to have their voices heard, and often that means seeking out the customers we don't hear from as much. We don't just wan… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
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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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Update: Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil
We have been advised by Allelys, the haulage company responsible for transporting the abnormal load vehicle, that the second of the transportations are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 February 2… Content last updated: 14 February 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services Update
On Tuesday 30th April, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services will return to the Council, with a view to an alternative, experienced, leisure provider operating leisure services on our behalf.… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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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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How is the money collected from Council Tax Premiums spent?
For the financial period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025: The number of Long-Term Empty properties = 340 The number of Second Home Properties = 179 The amount of income generated from charging a pr… Content last updated: 02 June 2025
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Official opening of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre pools
Saturday 21st September saw the official opening of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre pools following their refurbishment, thanks to a £5 million investment by Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Progra… Content last updated: 23 September 2024
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Update From the Chief Executive RE waste & recycling collections
I recognise the frustration and inconvenience caused to residents who have experienced delays to refuse, food and recycling collections over the festive period. I would like to offer my sincere apolog… Content last updated: 12 January 2026
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Gurnos Kebab House fined £12,000 for poor food hygiene standards
The company Director of Gurnos Pizza Grill Ltd, Unal Cetin, pleaded guilty to nine food hygiene offences at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court on 21st January 2026. The nine breaches under the Food Hygi… Content last updated: 27 January 2026