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Cyfarthfa Castle Birthday Bash a Roaring Success!
The recent Birthday Weekend celebrations at Cyfarthfa Castle were an absolute blast, with the community coming together to mark this special occasion in style! The weekend was packed with an incredibl… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Local Pupils Take Centre Stage to Tackle Inclusion in Sport
In a display of passion and conviction, pupils from Abercanaid, Troedyrhiw, Bedlinog, and Trelewis gathered at the Civic Centre on Thursday, 10th July, to debate one of the most pressing issues in the… Content last updated: 10 July 2025
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Free town centre weekend parking in May and June
Merthyr Tydfil town centre shops and businesses will also be receiving a shot in the arm this spring and early summer, courtesy of free weekend parking for customers. The County Borough Council and Bi… Content last updated: 20 April 2021
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Residents agree plans to install average speed cameras
Following two rounds of consultation, residents of Merthyr Vale and Mount Pleasant have agreed on the installation of average speed cameras on the section of the A4054 Cardiff Road that runs through t… Content last updated: 27 May 2021
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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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Road closures for Pontmorlais Heritage Victorian Day
A number of town centre roads will be closed during the daytime this Thursday (18 August) for the Pontmorlais Townscape ‘Heritage Victorian Day’. Between 6am and 4:30pm, there will be closures to: Po… Content last updated: 16 August 2022
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Bus interchange wins another UK award
Merthyr Tydfil Bus Interchange has added to its already extensive list of honours with a UK-wide accolade at this year’s prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence… Content last updated: 06 December 2022
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Refurbished Gurnos community hub opens doors to residents
A Merthyr Tydfil community and residential centre which recently underwent a £1.2m redevelopment programme is being officially opened next month. Compass Community Hub and Housing Project at Gurnos, f… Content last updated: 23 February 2023
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'Proud Councils' celebrate Pride Cymru’s Parade
On Saturday 17 June, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South East and Mid Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and di… Content last updated: 20 June 2023
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County Borough Council Statement on the future of bus services in Merthyr Tydfil
The Council is working closely with Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Regional Transport Authority on the future of the bus network in Merthyr Tydfil. A financial package introduced by Welsh Go… Content last updated: 29 June 2023
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Museum closing temporarily for collections store move
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery will be closed for two weeks from Monday 6th November to allow its stored art collections to be relocated to a new off-site store. As well as match funding from… Content last updated: 01 November 2023
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Special procedures: acupuncture, electrolysis, body piercing and tattooing
By law, you must be licensed to carry out: acupuncture tattooing ear piercing electrolysis Every practitioner must have their own special procedure licence which will confirm the procedure(s) they a… Content last updated: 23 January 2025
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Goetre Primary School Pupil Wins Food and Fun Competition!
To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Welsh Government's incredible school holiday enrichment programme, Food and Fun, children from participating schools were invited to get creative and design a co… Content last updated: 27 June 2025
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High Voltage Advances with EV Chargers for the County Borough
The Council are speeding up the growth of Electric Vehicle charging network points across Merthyr Tydfil to facilitate the growth of electric vehicles, supporting their commitment to becoming a Net Ze… Content last updated: 24 June 2022
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Cabinet agrees ‘happy medium’ on taxi fares increase
The County Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to a request from taxi owners to increase the current rate of fares for Merthyr Tydfil, but to only 30p for the first mile, rather than the 50p suggeste… Content last updated: 07 July 2022
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Merthyr residents attend Welsh learning promotional event.
Today, residents attended Twyn community hub for an adult community learning Welsh language marketing event, one of 6 events that will be held across the County Borough through July and August. This… Content last updated: 13 July 2022
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Free festive parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers
Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this festive season of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Christmas Family Fun Day, Saturday 19 November. The County Boro… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ win at Welsh Housing Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, in partnership with Merthyr Valleys Homes, has won the ‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ at the Welsh Housing Awards 2023 for o… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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Join us for a ‘day of enchantment’ at this year’s Christmas lighting ceremony
Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre will be alive with festive cheer on Saturday 16th November as We Love Merthyr in partnership with the Council and St. Tydfil Shopping Centre kicks off the countdown to Chris… Content last updated: 01 November 2024