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Councils unite to show support at Pride Cymru 2022
Last Saturday, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and diversity. The author… Content last updated: 01 September 2022
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Merthyr foster carers’ stories show everyone can ‘bring something to the table’ to support local children in care
There are more than 7,000 children in the care system in Wales, but only 3,800 foster families.We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we need more foster… Content last updated: 08 January 2024
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'Proud Councils' celebrate Pride Cymru’s Parade
On Saturday 17 June, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South East and Mid Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and di… Content last updated: 20 June 2023
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Voter ID
Voters in Wales need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions Vo… Content last updated: 17 March 2026
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Don’t forget your ID at this year’s polling stations!
Just a polite reminder to residents that in some elections in Wales, like Police and Crime Commissioner elections, UK parliamentary by-elections, and recall petitions, voters will need to show photo I… Content last updated: 12 April 2024
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Rhydycar West statement
Today, Wednesday 7 January 2026, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West Development in Merthyr Tydfil, resulting in all members voting against the r… Content last updated: 07 January 2026
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We stand with Ukraine – statement from Leader Cllr Lisa Mytton
“We are united with both Central and Welsh Government’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and condemn the Russian leader for his aggression. I encourage all in the Chamber and county borough t… Content last updated: 10 May 2022
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Goetre Primary School Pupil Wins Food and Fun Competition!
To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Welsh Government's incredible school holiday enrichment programme, Food and Fun, children from participating schools were invited to get creative and design a co… Content last updated: 27 June 2025
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Greenfield Special School has developed a new Wellbeing App
Pupils in Greenfield Special School have been working with a company called Value Added Education for the last 3 months to design an app focused on improving wellbeing and reducing stress. The past 3… Content last updated: 18 July 2024
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Disability Confident Scheme
What is it? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council runs a Disability Confident Scheme, offering an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum selection cr… Content last updated: 26 September 2025
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#BeMightyRecycle 5 quick recipes to save money and power up the Six Nations!
Did you know that food waste can be turned into renewable energy? It’s a crazy thought, but if everyone in Wales recycled just one banana skin, it could create enough energy to power the Principality… Content last updated: 04 March 2024
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Licensing Act Applications
Current applications in relation to premises licences and club premises certificates are listed below. This page is regularly updated to show only our current applications. Content last updated: 02 January 2020
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