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LGBT+ History Month 2023
We’re proud to support LGBT+ History Month 2023 throughout February #LGBTHM23 🏳️🌈🌈Our flag is flying high to celebrate diversity within our communities.LGBT+ History Month is an exciting, informat… Content last updated: 01 February 2023
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Young people across Merthyr Tydfil have been collecting their GCSE results today – the first cohort to sit formal exams since 2019.
Young people across Merthyr Tydfil have been collecting their GCSE results today – the first cohort to sit formal exams since 2019. Geraint Thomas, Council leader, said "It was a privilege to visit al… Content last updated: 25 August 2022
Acting Today for a Better Tomorrow 2024 to 2025
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Leader announces Cabinet reshuffle
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Leader, Councillor Lisa Mytton has today (8 December, 2021) announced a reshuffle of her Cabinet. Following some extremely difficult years during the pandemic a… Content last updated: 08 December 2021
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Rhydycar West Planning Application Update
Today, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West Development in Merthyr Tydfil. The recommendation within the report was to refuse the application. At… Content last updated: 12 March 2025
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Pen Y Dre Pupils Triumph at both Eisteddfod Events
Today, Pen Y Dre High School celebrated their recent successes at the Eisteddfod y Rhondda and the Urdd National Eisteddfod. In June of this year, 13 pupils led the success at both Eisteddfods with ta… Content last updated: 03 November 2021
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‘Summer of Fun’ plays host to National Play Day
Merthyr Tydfil today played host to a variety of activities across the county borough to celebrate national play day as part of the 'summer of fun'. The theme for this year’s Playday is 'all to play… Content last updated: 04 August 2022
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Nant Morlais update: 18.12.24
We are pleased to confirm that the void at Nant Morlais has now been filled, utilities have been restored and the remaining residents are being allowed home today. We are now working with contractors… Content last updated: 18 December 2024
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Former Hoovers Site statement
Today, Wednesday 7 January, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee considered the planning application for the redevelopment of the former Hoover site to create a new neighbourhood, includin… Content last updated: 07 January 2026
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Pupils celebrate GCSE Results Day
The halls of schools across Merthyr Tydfil were filled with excitement and nervous energy today as students opened their GCSE results envelopes. Students have been discovering their results and are be… Content last updated: 21 August 2025
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Section of Trevithick Trail to close for essential maintenance
A section of the Trevithick Trail at Troedyrhiw is closing for three weeks from today (31 January) for essential Dwr Cymru Welsh Water maintenance work. The section of the trail from the back of the G… Content last updated: 31 January 2022
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Eisteddfod Champions Reminisce Their Victory with Councillors
Earlier today, pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful, Pen y Dre High School, and Merthyr College shared their winning performances from the recent Urdd Eisteddfod with Councillors. The Urdd… Content last updated: 27 June 2022
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A Message from the Leader of the Council Regarding the Redhouse
Today, Wednesday 14th January 2026, at a Full Council meeting, Councillors unanimously voted to bring the Redhouse back into Council ownership. Leader of the Council, Cllr Brent Carter, said; “We know… Content last updated: 14 January 2026
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Local government signs up to Charter to help streamline the Welsh benefits system
A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim vital support. The Welsh Benefits Charter has been co-designed by a ran… Content last updated: 23 January 2024
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Students across Merthyr Tydfil celebrate GCSE Results Day!
Schools from across Merthyr Tydfil are today celebrating GCSE results day. Pupils have been discovering their results and beginning to plan for their next steps. To mark the occasion, young people fro… Content last updated: 22 August 2024
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Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil CBC gives an update on the Rhydycar West planning application:
Today, we have received a letter from Welsh Government to confirm that the Rhydycar West planning application will be passed back to Merthyr Tydfil CBC to determine. In the letter, Welsh Government’s… Content last updated: 21 November 2025
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Successful Insport event held at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Today, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre hosted a free sports event, specifically aimed at promoting disability sport and inclusive opportunities across Merthyr Tydfil. The event was organised by Active M… Content last updated: 16 February 2024
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Aberfan’s New 3G Facility Officially Opens as Village prepares to mark 60th Anniversary of disaster
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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Registrars raise a coffee to National Day of Recognition
The Council’s Registration Service marked today’s (1 July 2021) inaugural National Day of Recognition for Registrars by reflecting on a very tough 16 months of constant challenges. The Local Registrat… Content last updated: 01 July 2021
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Eisteddfod Clwstwr showcases Welsh talent in the County Borough
Today, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil will show off their creative talents in the Eisteddfod Clwstwr, an online event showcasing Welsh language talents. Young people will play instruments, act, dan… Content last updated: 04 January 2023