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Merthyr Tydfil to bid for city status in Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have welcomed a proposal to bid for city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations next year. At this evening’s (Wednesday, 8 September 2021) me… Content last updated: 09 September 2021
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Refurbishment of Pen Y Dre School Paves The Way For Future Construction Methods in Wales
Work is progressing at a significant refurbishment project at a school in Merthyr Tydfil which will pave the way for the future construction of educational facilities in Wales. Morgan Sindall Constru… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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Give items a ‘New Lease of Life’ at Merthyr Tydfil’s newest re-use shop!
The shop, which is based in Pentrebach, is operated by Wastesavers – a Third Sector Social Enterprise and registered charity based in south east Wales, dedicated to social, environmental, and economic… Content last updated: 03 June 2021
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Diverse Democracy Project Engaging Diverse Communities ahead of next year’s local elections
MTCBC understands how important democracy is within the County Borough and the Council’s Diverse Democracy project is reminding communities of how they can take part in next year’s local elections. Co… Content last updated: 08 December 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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Partners travel to Merthyr Tydfil to discuss ideas for ambitious European trails project
Local authority, tourism and university partners in an international tourism and environmental initiative travelled to Merthyr Tydfil to progress plans for the project – as well as to visit some of th… Content last updated: 12 July 2022
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Churches, sports clubs and community groups get Ffos-y-fran funding boost
Community groups, clubs and projects across Merthyr Tydfil are to receive awards of between £10,000 and £200,000 from a grants programme funded by the company running the Ffos-y-fran land reclamation… Content last updated: 07 September 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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Local convenience store fined over £10,000 for out of date food sales
The company running a local convenience store has been convicted of selling out of date food products following an inspection carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Bo… Content last updated: 06 December 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Showcase Solar PV Project at Afon Taf High School
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) is thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 200kWp solar array at Afon Taf High School, marking a significant step towards the Council's ambi… Content last updated: 12 December 2024
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Historic Pont-Y-Cafnau Bridge gets new lease on life as major restoration begins
Crews have begun the long-awaited restoration of Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge, a remarkable piece of industrial heritage that has stood as a testament to Welsh ingenuity for over two centuries. These works, c… Content last updated: 06 August 2025
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Schools Team Up to Boost Student Wellbeing with Fun "5 Ways" Initiative
A group of local schools has joined forces to launch an exciting new initiative called "5 Ways to Health and Well-Being," designed to equip students with the knowledge they need to thrive, both mental… Content last updated: 03 March 2026
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Volunteers from Merthyr Tydfil and beyond collect 384 bags of litter in support of #SpringCleanCymru
An incredible 384 bags of rubbish were collected at a popular Merthyr attraction on Friday 4 April, as 172 volunteers carried out a littler pick along the Taff Trail in preparation for the Easter brea… Content last updated: 07 April 2025
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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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Goetre Primary School to Become Goetre Community Primary School Ahead of Move to New Building
Following a public consultation held in June 2025 with parents and residents within the Goetre catchment area, it has now been confirmed that the school will officially change its name to Goetre Commu… Content last updated: 18 February 2026
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Council Supports Sustainable Boxing Initiative for Young People Across Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is proud to support a new partnership project helping children and young people across the borough access the benefits of boxing through schools, youth services a… Content last updated: 12 March 2026
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Parents and carers of young children (0-7years) asked for views about support
Parents and carers of children aged up to seven-years-old in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region are being asked to take part in a short survey on their experiences of the support they have received at dif… Content last updated: 06 December 2021