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Pen y Dre High School Wins Cymraeg Campus Gold Award.
In May 2021, Pen y Dre High School in Merthyr Tydfil received the Cymraeg Campus Gold Award. This is an incredible achievement. Cymraeg Campus is part of the Language Charter Framework forming Welsh G… Content last updated: 15 June 2021
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Victoria Street temporary closure for zebra crossing work
Victoria Street in the town centre will be temporarily closed next week for work on converting the existing informal crossing into a zebra crossing. A closure order will be in place from the Castle St… Content last updated: 20 January 2022
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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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An exciting development in education for Merthyr Tydfil
A new and exciting chapter in Catholic education in Merthyr Tydfil will begin in September 2022 when the three Catholic primary schools and one Catholic High School formally amalgamate to create a new… Content last updated: 19 May 2022
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Merthyr residents attend Welsh learning promotional event.
Today, residents attended Twyn community hub for an adult community learning Welsh language marketing event, one of 6 events that will be held across the County Borough through July and August. This… Content last updated: 13 July 2022
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Grab a ringside seat for Gavin’s lights switch-on
Merthyr Tydfil residents and visitors will be treated to a ringside seat later this month when our latest homegrown boxing champion switches on the Christmas lights. British and Commonwealth lightweig… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Reduced running times for Christmas lights
Businesses looking for a small but perfectly formed office space geared to meet to all their requirements will find just the ticket in Merthyr Tydfil. The County Borough Council’s Orbit Business Centr… Content last updated: 09 November 2022
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TikTok star Lewis adds twinkle to lights switch-on
Merthyr Tydfil’s very own TikTok-dominating star dancer Lewis Leigh is joining the guest list at next week’s Christmas lights switch-on. The 21-year-old viral sensation who even appeared on the Good M… Content last updated: 04 January 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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GCSE Results Day 2023
Hundreds of young people and their families from across Merthyr Tydfil eagerly assembled at their schools this morning to receive their long-awaited GCSE results. Cllr Geraint Thomas, Leader of the Co… Content last updated: 24 August 2023
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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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Dog Fouling Public Spaces Protection Order introduced in Merthyr Tydfil
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 9th July 2025, Members unanimously voted in favour to introduce a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to combat dog fouling related nuisance in… Content last updated: 10 July 2025
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Activities for Older People
50+ Forum And Events How do I get Involved? Merthyr Tydfil 50+ Forum meet to share information of interest to Older People. Previous subjects have included the Old Town Hall project, The New Health Pa… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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What next?
Once the Elective Home Education (EHE) team is informed that a parent/carer has decided to home educate their child, a member of the team will make contact with you to discuss your plans and to offer… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Memorial Trees
Memorial trees are a beautiful and lasting way to remember loved ones while enhancing the natural beauty of our community spaces. We welcome donations of memorial trees from the public for planting in… Content last updated: 21 October 2025
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Benefits
Apprenticeships are a great way to develop your skills and knowledge while gaining experience in a professional workplace setting. Working as part of Merthyr Tydfil Council, means that there are a ran… Content last updated: 04 November 2025
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Ysgol Y Graig
Project Description: A new 3 to 11 English medium community primary school for Ysgol-Y-Graig Primary was constructed on a new site with capacity for 210 pupils, 30 FTE Nursery places and a Learning R… Content last updated: 06 November 2025
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Staff Testimonials
Here’s what our staff have to say Apprenticeship Scheme Overview Staff Testimonials and their Apprenticeship Journeys: Ffion Burridge – Civil Engineering Apprentice “During my civil engineering appren… Content last updated: 07 November 2025
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Their Majesties The King and Queen visit Cyfarthfa Castle for double celebration
On Friday, 14th November, Their Majesties The King and Queen will visit Cyfarthfa Castle to meet members of the local community, businesses and well-known Welsh cultural figures, to celebrate His Maje… Content last updated: 13 November 2025