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Compass Community Hub
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Pupils use Welsh language skills outside the classroom
Children from Bedlinog, Trelewis and Edwardsville took part in the second of two events at the John Sellwood running track aimed to give then confidence in using the Welsh language in a fun way. Thank… Content last updated: 19 July 2021
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Free* reusable plastic-free period products available to collect locally!
Love your period, Love your planet! Following MTCBCs successful Love your Period, Love your planet! campaign in March 2023 that encouraged residents to switch from disposable to reusable period produc… Content last updated: 24 March 2026
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From classrooms to libraries, Merthyr Tydfil goes greener
How investment in LED lighting, solar power and upgraded controls is making a difference for staff, students and visitors. Change begins with people. It’s in the nurseries where children take their fi… Content last updated: 02 October 2025
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Traffic lights to get overhaul in Active Travel plans
Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians will benefit from the replacement of old traffic lights on a busy Merthyr Tydfil road as part of the Council’s plans for improving Active Travel across the county b… Content last updated: 10 January 2022
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County Borough Council votes against bidding for city status
At this evening’s (Tuesday 12 October) special meeting of the Council to discuss applying for city status, councillors voted 21-10 against pressing ahead with the bid. Members were told in a chief off… Content last updated: 12 October 2021
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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
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New boxing great Gavin meets Mayor Malcolm
Outgoing Merthyr Tydfil Mayor Cllr Malcolm Colbran had a pleasing end to his pandemic-affected year in office with a visit from our latest homegrown boxing champion. Malcolm was thrilled to welcome to… Content last updated: 13 May 2022
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Council presses ahead with road safety plans for schools
The Council is to press ahead with plans to make road safety changes on the highway at two primary schools with the agreement of local residents. Concerns had been raised about safety at St Mary’s Cat… Content last updated: 04 August 2022
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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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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
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Leader's statement on Council Tax increase for 2023/24
Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil will rise by 4.7% per cent as part of the council’s 2023/24 budget. The Welsh average is 5.5%. This increase is the equivalent to £1.05 per week for Band A properties an… Content last updated: 08 March 2023