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'Now Is A Good Time' Campaign calls for more people to adopt
This National Adoption Week (October 20 to 26), the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more Welsh people to consider adoption when planning their families as part of its ‘Now Is a Good Time… Content last updated: 20 October 2025
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Review of Community Arrangements
What is a Community Review? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has a statutory duty, under the Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 to monitor the communities within the county, and the el… Content last updated: 08 December 2025
Young Person's Guarantee '24 Feed Your Positivity Toolkit
Taflen wybodaeth am weithredu
SPG 4 - Sustainable Design Chapters 1-3
Consultation Feedback and Recommendations 2014-2015
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Welsh Government 70% Recycling Target
Welsh Government 70% Recycling Target is a campaign to ensure that every household in Merthyr Tydfil recycles. It targets the small minority of people who don’t recycle at all or who recycle very litt… Content last updated: 21 August 2025
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Food hygiene ratings
The Food Hygiene Rating Scheme helps you choose where to eat out or shop for food. The scheme gives you information about the hygiene standards in restaurants, pubs, cafés, takeaways, hotels, and othe… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
How much will I get? The amount of Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance rate you receive is based on the number of bedrooms your household needs. One bedroom is counted for: each adult or adult c… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Residents agree plans to extend average speed cameras
Residents in parts of Merthyr Vale, Plymouth and Treharris Wards have agreed with proposals to extend the planned average speed cameras along the A4054 (Cardiff Road). The public consultation exercise… Content last updated: 28 October 2021
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Eisteddfod Clwstwr showcases Welsh talent in the County Borough
Today, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil will show off their creative talents in the Eisteddfod Clwstwr, an online event showcasing Welsh language talents. Young people will play instruments, act, dan… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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High Street business convicted of selling fake ‘designer’ clothes
A Merthyr Tydfil town centre retailer has been fined £4,000 for selling fake designer label clothes following charges brought by the County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Service. Hardial Singh,… Content last updated: 16 February 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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Armed Forces Champion congratulates Council on recent awards
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 5th October, MTCBC’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Andrew Barry, congratulated the Authority on achieving two coveted Ministry of Defence (MoD) Awards. In Aug… Content last updated: 06 October 2022
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Want a career in hospitality? Take the plunge with the Mine!
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and beyond interested in a career in hospitality are being offered the chance to find out what positions are available at one of the county borough’s newest and most popula… Content last updated: 03 November 2022
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Bringing Casa Bianca to Merthyr Tydfil — our role at the Council
What’s known as the Milbourne Chambers building is a well-known sight in Merthyr Tydfil town centre — with its recognisable clock tower and central location. Despite having multiple occupants over the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Decarbonisation Plan given the go-ahead by Councillors.
The Council’s commitment to delivering on our sustainable development duty was reinforced recently as our Decarbonisation Plan 2023 – 2030 was adopted by Full Council. Councillor Michelle Symonds, Cab… Content last updated: 04 July 2023
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St Tydfil Indoor market: National Finalists in Annual National Market Traders Federation competition
Two businesses from St Tydfil Indoor Market traded in the finals of the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF) competition in Stratford Upon Avon last month. This year around 1,000 young traders ac… Content last updated: 08 September 2023
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RSPCA Cymru appeal after three dead cats found in bag in Troedyrhiw
An appeal for information has been launched after three dead cats were found in a rucksack in Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil. A heavily pregnant mum and two kittens were found by a school pupil. The sad d… Content last updated: 17 April 2024