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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
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Roadworks at Bethesda Street
There will be one overnight road closure and temporary traffic lights installed for three days this week to allow the Council to complete road improvements in the Bethesda Street area. The Council has… Content last updated: 14 June 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil to receive £20 million investment though the Plan for Neighbourhoods funding
Alex Norris MP, Minister for Local Growth and Building Safety, announced this week an extra £1.5bn in investment for 75 communities across the UK, with Merthyr Tydfil being one of the chosen towns. A… Content last updated: 10 March 2025
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Online support service targets mental health toll of financial hardship
NHS Wales is partnering with foodbanks to help combat the mental health impacts of the cost-of-living crisis. SilverCloud® Wales, an online platform providing guided, self-help support based on cognit… Content last updated: 03 December 2024
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Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 4.12.24
We have now completed the culvert inspection and no further issues have been identified within the culvert, so the collapse is localised to the area of the sinkhole. We have created a dam on the Nant… Content last updated: 05 December 2024
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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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Award-winning entrepreneur chooses Merthyr Tydfil as next location for popular Italian chain
Andreas Christou is a 27-year-old award-winning restaurateur with two Italian restaurants in Wales — and later this summer, he will open his latest branch in Merthyr Tydfil. Casa Bianca, which boasts… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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Local pupils shine in exciting workshops!
We're thrilled to announce that 560 talented young minds from 23 schools in the area have just wrapped up an unforgettable creative workshop with the amazing Anthony Bunko, a renowned local author and… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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Welsh in Education Strategic Plan
Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 Merthyr Tydfil Council’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 should be considered within the context of the Welsh Government’s wider strategy fo… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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Then and now: Merthyr Tydfil’s iconic Milbourne Chambers building through the decades
The Milbourne Chambers building — regularly referred to by locals as ‘Samuel’s Corner’ due to jeweller H Samuel’s long-standing residence in the building — is one of Merthyr Tydfil town centre’s most… Content last updated: 21 November 2022
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Another year of success for Apprentices at the Council
This week marks 2022’s ‘National Apprenticeships Week’ 7th – 13th February, which brings together everyone that is passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunities th… Content last updated: 06 May 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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Budget statement following 5.3.25 Full Council meeting
At tonight’s Full Council meeting elected members approved the Budget Requirement and Council Tax for the coming financial year. This includes a 5.5% increase in Council Tax for Merthyr Tydfil residen… Content last updated: 05 March 2025
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Roads closed overnight for pedestrian crossing work
Sections of Lower High Street will be closed overnight the next two Sundays for work to construct a new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’ the other side of the… Content last updated: 17 February 2022
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Road closure for footbridge removal
A section of Avenue de Clichy will be closed to the public for one day on 16 July to allow a crane to remove the old River Taff footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre… Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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What if my child has Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?
If your child has Additional Learning Needs (ALN) you have the same right to educate them at home, but you must ensure an efficient education is provided that is suitable to their age, ability and apt… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Funding support for this year’s Merthyr Rising festival
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has helped secure this year’s Merthyr Rising Festival by steering organisers towards a local grant fund and introducing new road safety measures. This is in addit… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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Now? Next? How? Governors establish next steps for Raising Aspirations, Raising Standards strategy
Governors from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough came together on Monday 10 July to consider what has been achieved in developing governors in schools within the Raising Aspirations, Raising Standa… Content last updated: 17 July 2023
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Consultation on plans to improve town centre section of Taff Trail
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to improve the safety of and environment for pedestrians and cyclists using a busy town centre section of the Taff Trail. The proposal is to… Content last updated: 14 June 2021