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Correction to latest Contact Newspaper issue 60
Correction to latest Contact Newspaper issue 60, page 2 Heading - Merthyr Tydfil’s longest service Mayor hangs up his chains. The article should have stated that Councillor Howard Barrett was the long… Content last updated: 28 July 2021
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Council supports Merthyr Tydfil-wide anti-bullying campaign
The County Borough Council is giving its backing to the development of an anti-bullying campaign together with children and young people across Merthyr Tydfil. Having had an Anti-Bullying Strategy for… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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Relaunch of SETS grants to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has relaunched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterpr… Content last updated: 13 May 2022
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Treharris lights switch-on a resounding success
Residents and visitors flocked to Treharris town centre for the first Christmas lights switch-on in three years. The annual Christmas fair saw Treharris Square come alive with a performance by local a… Content last updated: 07 December 2022
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Green Garden Waste Collections to start from 1 April
Recycle your grass and other green garden waste with us every fortnight for FREE! Collections start from 1 April, 2024. Order your FREE green garden recycling bags here Request a new or replacement Bi… Content last updated: 22 March 2024
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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
Following the statement that the Council issued last Wednesday, 24th April, The Chair of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust responded to our requests to meet to discuss the future of services at Aberfan &am… Content last updated: 01 May 2024
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Councillor John Thomas, Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2024-25
Councillor John Thomas was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 15th May 2024, taking over from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor Malcolm Colbran, as… Content last updated: 23 May 2024
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Further update on Aberfan Community Centre
Earlier this month we updated you on the progress of our work with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to continue to occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre beyond 1st August… Content last updated: 31 July 2024
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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
We are pleased to confirm that, following work with the Charity Commission and the approval of Full Council yesterday evening, the Council has secured the transfer of the Trusteeship of Aberfan &… Content last updated: 07 August 2024
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Huge success for MTCBC at recent iESE Awards
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Housing and Regeneration Employability Team and People and Performance’s Children’s Services Team recently won the Bronze prize for the Community and Customer F… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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Tourism Business Support
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council provides advice and support for all tourism businesses in Merthyr Tydfil. We are committed to improving the tourism sector in the region and increasing visitor fi… Content last updated: 30 October 2019
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Advice for Neighbours and others interested in Empty properties
If you are trying to find out who owns an empty property, details can be obtained from the public register at The Land Registry for Wales or contact 01792 355000. If you would like to buy an empty pro… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Report a street nameplate
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for the provision, repair and maintenance of street name plates with the exception of new developments, where the Developer is responsible for the… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Junior Road Safety Officer Scheme
Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) are a huge help to the local Road Safety Officer It is the job of the JRSO to help promote road safety issues within the school and local community. Being a JRSO is… Content last updated: 28 October 2022
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Car Parking Charges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for several Car Parks conveniently positioned around the Town Centre which include disabled bays. You can find the location of our Car Parks by usi… Content last updated: 16 April 2025
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Traveller Education and Support
All parents, including Gypsies and Travellers, have a legal duty to ensure an effective education for their children. In recognition of the different circumstances of many travelling families, we can… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Bus Passes
For new mainstream pupils who qualify for free school transport, information regarding their transport arrangements, together with your child’s bus pass, will be posted to entitled pupils during the S… Content last updated: 17 April 2024
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The EAL Base
The EAL/GT Base at Ty Dysgu Dowlais is a fully equipped suite where pupils who are new to English or in the early stages of language acquisition can receive intensive language support. We also welcome… Content last updated: 11 March 2024