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Illegal ‘taxis’ still on the roads
The Council’s Licensing Department is receiving information that unlicensed drivers are continuing to operate illegal ‘taxis’ across Merthyr Tydfil. All licensed drivers and vehicles are assessed by t… Content last updated: 22 June 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil Set to Celebrate Biggest World Book Day Festival in the UK!
Get ready for a literary extravaganza as the Merthyr Tydfil Arts and Literature Festival returns on Thursday, May 1st, from 9am to 3pm, hosted by the Stephens and George Charitable Trust in partnershi… Content last updated: 17 April 2025
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Health and Safety at work - Self Employed Workers
In 2011 a review of Health and Safety enforcement in Great Britain recommended that those self-employed whose work activities pose no potential risk of harm to others should be exempt from health and… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Adult Community Learning (ACL)
The MTCBC Adult Community Learning team offers a wide range of learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and over across the Borough. These opportunities are funded through the Welsh Government’s Adu… Content last updated: 23 March 2026
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Health and safety at work - investigation
The Authority has a duty to enforce the relevant safety regulations to prevent accidents and ill health amongst the many workers and customers within the Borough. The various premises include retail o… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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‘Honorary Welshman’ Malcolm becomes Mayor for a second time
Cllr Malcolm Colbran has been elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil for the second time in three years after Covid-19 prevented him from carrying out the role fully in 2021-22. At the Council’s Annual Gener… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Town Centre Wardens initiative improves local church grounds
St David's Church was grateful to receive support to revitalise their yard and garden area recently, with the help of Merthyr Tydfil CBC Town Centre Wardens and members of the community. Whilst patrol… Content last updated: 12 December 2023
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‘Proud Councils’ to attend Pride Cymru this weekend
Councils from across South and Mid-Wales will be coming together this Saturday to participate in the annual Pride Cymru parade in Cardiff.The parade is a visually spectacular celebration of equality a… Content last updated: 16 June 2023
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Cookies
When you use the MTCBC Website MTCBC will store cookies on your computer in order to facilitate and customise your use of our Website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by… Content last updated: 26 January 2022
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This June will see single-use vapes ban: guidance for businesses
The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (“the Regulations”) makes it a criminal offence to supply or offer to supply (including for free) single-use vape products to… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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The Council and Barnardos continue “Team Around the Family” for local families who need it most
The Council and Barnardo’s have extended their commitment to providing prevention support to local families via the Early Help Hub (EHH). This new agreement ensures the service will continue beyond 20… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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The annual Shwmae Su’mae event a success at Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre
Recently, Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre hosted the annual Shwmae Su’mae event. As part of the celebrations, Cyfarthfa Park, Troedyrhiw and Abercanaid Primary schools performed a variety… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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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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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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Gellifaelog Primary Steps Up with Joe Wicks in National ‘Big School Workout’
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (11-17 May) Gellifaelog Primary School took part in an event called 'The Big School Workout’, run by Picture News in partnership with Joe Wicks, The Body Coach.… Content last updated: 04 June 2026
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Free* reusable plastic-free period products available to collect locally!
Love your period, Love your planet! Following MTCBCs successful Love your Period, Love your planet! campaign in March 2023 that encouraged residents to switch from disposable to reusable period produc… Content last updated: 24 March 2026