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Council update on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Services 11/04/24

A number of formal requests have been made by the council to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust (the Trust) in relation to Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre. This request is to allow the council t… Content last updated: 11 April 2024

Students across Merthyr Tydfil celebrate GCSE Results Day!

Schools from across Merthyr Tydfil are today celebrating GCSE results day. Pupils have been discovering their results and beginning to plan for their next steps. To mark the occasion, young people fro… Content last updated: 22 August 2024

Retail Leisure and Hospitality Scheme 2025 to 2026

On 10 December 2024, the Minister for Finance and Local Government announced the continuation of the relief on a temporary basis for 2025-26. The relief is being offered from 1 April 2025 and will be… Content last updated: 06 February 2025

Leader’s statement on Budget and Council Tax report

On Wednesday 26th February 2025, a report will go to a special Full Council meeting with a proposal to increase Council Tax in Merthyr Tydfil by 5.5% for the 2025/26 Financial Year. Cllr Brent Carter,… Content last updated: 20 February 2025

Merthyr Tydfil Hosts Celebration Conference Showcasing Community Focused Schools

A landmark event celebrating the success and achievements of Community Focused Schools (CFS) brought together partners from across Wales. Held at the Orbit Centre on March 14, the conference spotlight… Content last updated: 02 May 2025

Pupils get a sneak preview of their new school

Staff and pupils who will be moving to the new Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Cefn Coed, at the start of the Autumn Term have been shown around their new ‘home’. Teachers and classes from Key Stage 2 w… Content last updated: 20 July 2021

Residents invited to have their say on Council budget

Merthyr Tydfil residents are being asked for their opinions on how the Council should spend its 2022/23 budget. A public consultation exercise will take place from 17th November 2021 to 9th February 2… Content last updated: 10 January 2022

Council consults on PSPO for Merthyr Tydfil town centre

The County Borough Council is consulting residents on the planned introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent street drinking and drug taking in a town centre exclusion zone. On… Content last updated: 11 January 2022

Victoria Street temporary closure for zebra crossing work

Victoria Street in the town centre will be temporarily closed next week for work on converting the existing informal crossing into a zebra crossing. A closure order will be in place from the Castle St… Content last updated: 20 January 2022

Removal of right-hand turn at Bethesda Street temporary

The County Borough Council would like to reassure residents that the removal of the protected right-hand turn from Bethesda Street into Chapel Banks is just a temporary measure. As part of plans to im… Content last updated: 25 March 2022

Bus interchange wins Wales’s top building award

Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has picked up its fifth prestigious award in the space of a year, this time being named the best building project in Wales 2022. The £13m bus station was announced… Content last updated: 05 July 2022

Councils unite to show support at Pride Cymru 2022

Last Saturday, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and diversity. The author… Content last updated: 01 September 2022

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

TikTok star Lewis adds twinkle to lights switch-on

Merthyr Tydfil’s very own TikTok-dominating star dancer Lewis Leigh is joining the guest list at next week’s Christmas lights switch-on. The 21-year-old viral sensation who even appeared on the Good M… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Roads closed overnight for pedestrian crossing work

Sections of Lower High Street will be closed overnight the next two Sundays for work to construct a new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’ the other side of the… Content last updated: 17 February 2022

Former Llysfaen Respite Care Homes Cefn Coed Y Cymmer

Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are seeking your views on the redevelopment of the former Llysfaen respite care homes, Cefn Coed y Cymmer in Merthyr Tydfil… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

The Council’s response to Welsh Government Budget Settlement

Like all other Councils across the country, we continue to be faced with uncertain times. Over the last 15 years, Councils have had budget cuts which have caused them to struggle with balancing budget… Content last updated: 22 December 2023

Don’t forget your ID at this year’s polling stations!

Just a polite reminder to residents that in some elections in Wales, like Police and Crime Commissioner elections, UK parliamentary by-elections, and recall petitions, voters will need to show photo I… Content last updated: 12 April 2024

Please take part in our economic recovery survey

As non-essential shops re-open across Wales, Merthyr Tydfil businesses are being urged to take part in a survey that will help the Council to help them. Our County Borough Wide Economic Vision and Rec… Content last updated: 10 January 2022

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