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Council launches parking payments app
Parking in Merthyr Tydfil is now easier following the launch of an app that takes payments without transaction fees and help motorists locate parking areas before they leave the house. The County Boro… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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CCTV enforcement vehicle delivering results in fight against anti-social behaviour
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has invested in an enforcement vehicle fitted with the latest technology to help its fight against illegal parking. Cameras on the parking enforcement vehicle pho… Content last updated: 03 March 2022
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Council consults on plans for transport interchange improvements
The County Borough Council is consulting residents and businesses on plans to improve the ‘corridor’ between the new bus interchange and railway station. As part of the 15-year Town Centre Masterplan… Content last updated: 07 March 2022
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Eisteddfod performers finally get to sing their hearts out to a live audience
Yesterday, Pupils from schools across Merthyr Tydfil took to the stage at Theatre Soar to perform an array of creative talents. Ysgol Cyfarthfa, Coed y dderwen, Heol gerrig, Caedraw, Twynyrodyn, Gelli… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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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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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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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
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Condolences for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the people of Merthyr Tydfil, we would like to express our great sadness on hearing the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Alongside the rest of the country, we extend o… Content last updated: 09 September 2022
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Would-be drivers queue to try a bus
A driver recruitment day held by Stagecoach in Merthyr Tydfil last weekend was a resounding success, with more than 20 potential employees turning up. The company’s 'try a bus' event at the College Me… Content last updated: 14 October 2022
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Grab a ringside seat for Gavin’s lights switch-on
Merthyr Tydfil residents and visitors will be treated to a ringside seat later this month when our latest homegrown boxing champion switches on the Christmas lights. British and Commonwealth lightweig… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Bus Services look to return for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach
Since the regular bus service ceased at the beginning of August, Heolgerrig and Ynysfach have been without public transport access to the town centre. However, utilising funds from the Welsh Governmen… Content last updated: 13 September 2023
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Merthyr foster carers’ stories show everyone can ‘bring something to the table’ to support local children in care
There are more than 7,000 children in the care system in Wales, but only 3,800 foster families.We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we need more foster… Content last updated: 08 January 2024
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Connected Kerb has issued the following statement regarding detection of an issue with electric vehicle charging points
Connected Kerb has issued the following statement regarding detection of an issue with electric vehicle charging points in our area. Until resolved, the affected equipment has been made unavailable fo… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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The South Wales Police & Crime Panel meet the new South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner
The South Wales Police and Crime Panel, hosted and administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, had the pleasure of meeting Emma Wools for the first time since her election to the position o… Content last updated: 11 July 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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Exciting plans for Cyfarthfa Castle
Exciting plans to re-develop Cyfarthfa Castle are currently underway. Following publication of ‘The Cyfarthfa Plan’ in 2021, the Council has been working in partnership with the Cyfarthfa Foundation… Content last updated: 20 January 2025
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BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil
Welsh icons Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs team up for a standalone special as part of collection of programmes to shine a light on the Welsh town To coincide with the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle, BB… Content last updated: 09 April 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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Bus schedule boost for Merthyr Tydfil
From Monday 1st September 2025 three bus services in Merthyr Tydfil will run more frequently, thanks to funding from Welsh Government’s Bus Network Grant. Working with the Cardiff Capital Region and M… Content last updated: 27 August 2025