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Demolition work to begin on old bus station
Work is set to begin next week (week commencing 22 November 2021) on demolition of the old bus station. Aberdare Demolition has been appointed to carry out the programme, which will take around five w… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Ysgol Y Graig Primary School is officially opened by actor Steve Speirs
Whilst the state-of-the-art school, built on the former Vaynor & Penderyn School Site in Cefn Coed, opened its doors to learners in September 2021, the site was officially opened today by actor an… Content last updated: 07 September 2023
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Mass celebration of Welsh language at ‘Shwmae Su’Mae’
A mass celebration of the Welsh language will take place this month with the annual ‘Diwrnod Shwmae Su’Mae’ festival at Cyfarthfa Park. The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council event on Saturday, Oct… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil hits recycling target for eighth consecutive year
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil recycled, composted, or re-used 64.8% of waste in the past year – surpassing the Welsh Government (WG) target of 64%! Although we reduced the amount of waste we sent to E… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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Popular Pontmorlais eateries sign up for hot chilli ticket
Some of the town’s most popular restaurants, bars and cafés have signed up for the hottest ticket in town when the Merthyr Street Chilli Fiesta returns this weekend. The ‘Pontmorlais Chilli Trail’, fu… Content last updated: 21 June 2022
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The Social Economy
The Social Economy is a wider concept that includes the many and varied organisations that work outside the private and public sectors i.e. voluntary organisations, charities, community groups, self-h… Content last updated: 13 June 2019
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Merthyr Tydfil Learners Shine Bright at the 2025 Urdd Eisteddfod!
Young learners from across Merthyr Tydfil have triumphed at Europe’s largest travelling youth festival, the Urdd Eisteddfod, held this year in the scenic Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot. During half te… Content last updated: 04 June 2025
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Revamped Canolfan and playground will reopen in autumn
Unavailability of construction materials numerous unforeseen complications on site and backlogs due to the pandemic means that the £900,000 redevelopment of the Canolfan at Cyfarthfa Park will not be… Content last updated: 04 June 2021
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Statement on new 3-16 VA Catholic School
The County Borough Council would like to address residents’ concerns about the new 3-16 VA Catholic School planned to open in September 2023. In June 2016, the Council approved the delegation of power… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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Residents urged to report off-road vehicles
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to report off-road vehicles in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is working in partnership with South Wale… Content last updated: 14 July 2025
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Road closure for River Taff footbridge installation
A section of Avenue de Clichy will be closed for the day next Sunday (12 March) for the installation of a new footbridge over the River Taff. The footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar t… Content last updated: 03 March 2023
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Section of Taff Trail to close next week
The Council has been informed by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that a section of the Taff Trail at Abercanaid will be closed next week for tree felling work. The section running from Quay Row to Pond Row (see… Content last updated: 27 May 2022
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Work about to begin on YMCA transformation
Planned structural work is about to begin on the £8.6m refurbishment of the former YMCA building as a high quality multiple commercial unit economic hub for local businesses. The Grade II Listed build… Content last updated: 14 April 2022
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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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YMCA to become ‘high quality commercial space in a uniquely historic setting’
The landmark former YMCA building is set to undergo a transformation into ‘an inspirational hub for economic and social activity in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil’. The Grade II Listed building, which ha… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Welsh Language takes centre stage at Careers Events
Following on from the highly successful and engaging launch of the Business Education Together Partnership in January, the opportunities of engaging businesses and employers with schools continues to… Content last updated: 15 March 2024
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Shining stars from Merthyr schools to compete in Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023
Next week, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will showcase their skills, knowledge and talents when they compete at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2023. Talented young people from… Content last updated: 26 May 2023
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Shining stars from Merthyr schools to compete in Urdd National Eisteddfod 2024
Next week, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will showcase their skills, knowledge and talents when they compete at the Urdd National Eisteddfod 2024. Talented young people from… Content last updated: 24 May 2024
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Merthyr foster carer ‘brings something to the table’ to support young people in the area
Julie Howells hopes sharing their fostering moments will encourage more people to become carers. This Foster Care Fortnight™, Foster Wales Merthyr is calling on people in the area to consider becomin… Content last updated: 13 May 2024