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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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South Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir Dazzle at Royal Albert Hall
A total of 220 talented young performers from across South Wales, representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, took to the stage at London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall as part of… Content last updated: 18 November 2025
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Free online mental health service expands reach in south Wales
People in south Wales can now access free online mental health therapy through a new referral system set up in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). For the first time,… Content last updated: 09 April 2024
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South Wales Police and Crime Panel
The way police policy is formed in the UK changed from November 2012 when a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was elected for every police force area in England and Wales. The Police and Crime Commi… Content last updated: 28 May 2025
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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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Consultation on new options for 3-16 Voluntary Aided Catholic school
Residents and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on revised options for Merthyr Tydfil’s new single all through 3-16 Voluntary Aided (VA) Catholic school. Following consultation, the C… Content last updated: 23 April 2021
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Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos awarded best Welsh playgroup in South East Wales
The Mudiad Meithrin Annual Awards Ceremony, held 14 October, aims to recognise and celebrate the excellent work achieved at Mudiad Meithrin’s Welsh-medium playgroups and day nurseries across Wales. Le… Content last updated: 29 October 2024
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Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards
The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. With Merthyr Tydfil at the heart of these a… Content last updated: 02 January 2025
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Request a new or replacement Grit Bin
Request a new or replacement Grit Bin. Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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Spring into a new job for 2023!
People looking for a new job for the new year are being given the opportunity to meet employers from some of Merthyr Tydfil’s biggest and most popular recruiters at a January jobs fair. The event at M… Content last updated: 01 December 2022
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Christmas And New Year Holiday Arrangements
The Civic Centre and other Council offices and departments will be closed from 2pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025 until 8.30am on Friday 2nd January 2026. Christmas Opening Hours - Registrars The Reg… Content last updated: 17 December 2025
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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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New school’s lasting tribute to former Headteacher
Staff and pupils at the new Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Cefn Coed, will always remember the school’s late Headteacher Matthew Harries after a bench has been unveiled and a tree planted in his memory… Content last updated: 02 June 2021
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Pupils get a sneak preview of their new school
Staff and pupils who will be moving to the new Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Cefn Coed, at the start of the Autumn Term have been shown around their new ‘home’. Teachers and classes from Key Stage 2 w… Content last updated: 20 July 2021
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Appointment of New Chief Executive for MTCBC - Ellis Cooper
Yesterday 16th June, 2021, it was approved at a Full Council meeting to appoint Ellis Cooper as the new Chief Executive of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. The appointment of a Chief Executive r… Content last updated: 17 June 2021
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Come and try something new at the Compass Community Hub!
Merthyr Tydfil residents looking to train for new career outlets, upskill or simply take up a new hobby or activity are being invited to attend an open day next Thursday (23 March). The Compass Commun… Content last updated: 16 March 2023
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Inauguration of the New Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil hosted the inauguration of the new Youth Mayor. Jacob Bridges, a 22-year-old currently employed full-time, was appointed as the 15th Youth Ma… Content last updated: 16 May 2025