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Recite Me
Recite Me is innovative cloud-based software that lets visitors to our website view and use it in the way that works best for them. We have added the Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar t… Content last updated: 02 April 2024
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Taff Bargoed Regeneration
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and the Taff Bargoed Regeneration Partnership are working with key stakeholders in the public, private and voluntary sector to revitalise the communities in the T… Content last updated: 05 January 2022
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Statement on new 3-16 VA Catholic School
The County Borough Council would like to address residents’ concerns about the new 3-16 VA Catholic School planned to open in September 2023. In June 2016, the Council approved the delegation of power… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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FOOD & FUN 2021!
Merthyr Tydfil schoolchildren are willingly going back to school this summer – as part of an initiative to make them healthy, happy and physically active. The pupils of Goetre, St Aloysius RC, St Mary… Content last updated: 04 August 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council supports the mighty mission to help Wales become the number one recycling nation this Recycle Week
Wales is already the third best recycling nation in the world, and the Mighty Mission to get us to number one continues into Recycle Week 2021 from 20 to 26 September. Recycling plays an essential rol… Content last updated: 20 September 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil players among Wales’s top street footballers
Merthyr Tydfil players are making big strides in the sport of street football, with several members selected for the county borough side, and the team itself winning two championships in the past 12 m… Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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Diversity a Grand slam for Edwardsville Girls Rugby Team
Girls at Edwardsville Primary School have tackled their way to the semi-final of the Urdd eisteddfod tournaments, playing within a TAG rugby team and championing diversity in sport. The girl’s rugby t… Content last updated: 09 June 2023
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Local Access Forum member deadline extended
The deadline for applications for membership of the Merthyr Tydfil Local Access Forum is being extended to 30 September. If you’re a local resident who’s interested in helping to protect and maintain… Content last updated: 21 September 2022
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Battle of Britain exhibition comes to Merthyr Tydfil
An exhibition telling the story of Wales’s contribution in the largest air battle ever recorded is coming to Merthyr Tydfil this autumn. The Wales and the Battle of Britain touring exhibition was crea… Content last updated: 05 October 2022
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Shining stars from Merthyr schools to compete in Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023
Next week, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will showcase their skills, knowledge and talents when they compete at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023. Talented young people from… Content last updated: 26 May 2023
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Young people of Merthyr Tydfil proudly launch Climate Charter: 10 promises to help our planet
The children and young people of Merthyr Tydfil have made their voices heard with the launch of the Merthyr Tydfil Schools’ Climate Charter. At a student conference held last July, schoolchildren from… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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Parc Taf Bargoed awarded Green Flag status for the 12th consecutive year.
Keep Wales Tidy recently announced that Parc Taf Bargoed has again been awarded Green Flag status – its 12th consecutive year since it was originally given the prestigious award in 2011. It is joined… Content last updated: 27 November 2023
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200 new homes coming to Merthyr Tydfil
A Cardiff Capital Region City Deal (CCR) housing investment fund is bringing 200 much-needed new homes to the Abercanaid area of Merthyr Tydfil. The £35m Housing Viability Gap Fund was launched in 202… Content last updated: 10 October 2023
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UK’s first national security operations centre launches in Wales
The first national scheme of its kind in the UK, which will protect Welsh local authorities and all fire and rescue services in Wales from cyber-attacks, has launched today (Friday, May 10). Led by th… Content last updated: 10 May 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for council and community-run parks and gardens
A total of 20 green spaces - Cyfarthfa Park, Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park and Aberfan Cemetery, achieving the full award - along with 16 community projects have gained or retained the prestigiou… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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Full Council back decision to prioritise the rights of young people who are care experienced
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system. A motion calling for those who are care… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Merthyr learners get up close to First Minister’s Questions
A group of young learners from Merthyr Tydfil got the opportunity to witness Questions to the First Minister during a recent visit to the Senedd. As part of a trip to learn more about the role of the… Content last updated: 13 February 2025
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Danny Gabbidon opens brand-new 3g in Merthyr Tydfil
Cymru Football Foundation has unveiled its latest Fit-For-Future facility at Afon Tâf High School in Merthyr. Opened by Cymru legend Danny Gabbidon, the CFF – backed by the Department of Media, Cultu… Content last updated: 15 May 2025
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Deputy Head Teacher wins Lifetime Achievement Award for transformative work
Greenfield Special School’s Deputy Head Teacher, Carol Conway, has been recognised with a Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards. Chosen from thousands o… Content last updated: 18 June 2025
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Curriculum
The Curriculum in Wales is changing from September 2022 for all primary schools and for Year 7 in Secondary Schools that have opted to start the implementation process. The introduction of the new cur… Content last updated: 22 August 2025