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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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Greta ‘Bin’ Burg, Shred Sheeran and Plastic Swayze among winning names given to new recycling fleet
A brand new fleet of recycling vehicles, with some creative and comical names, are now serving the residents of Merthyr Tydfil, in a bid to raise recycling awareness within the communities.Hundreds of… Content last updated: 19 April 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Schools Shine at SEREN Debate Competition
Four secondary schools from across Merthyr Tydfil came together recently for a dynamic, full day SEREN debate competition that showcased the confidence, intellect, and teamwork of local pupils. The SE… Content last updated: 10 March 2026
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Afon Tâf cluster schools enjoy activities yn Gymraeg
The first of two events to promote the use of the Welsh language in a fun way has taken place in partnership with the Urdd and the County Borough Council. The activities were arranged for the cluster… Content last updated: 17 August 2022
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Fraud Prevention
This page provides information on how to report suspected fraud committed within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council region. Fraud can disrupt the delivery and quality of services and threaten t… Content last updated: 11 November 2025
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Council launches parking payments app
Parking in Merthyr Tydfil is now easier following the launch of an app that takes payments without transaction fees and help motorists locate parking areas before they leave the house. The County Boro… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Treharris Library Refurbishment
At tonight’s Full Council meeting, it was agreed as part of the Capital Programme for 2022/23 to 2025/26 that funding would be made available for the refurbishment of Treharris Library. The Leader, Co… Content last updated: 02 March 2022
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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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Merthyr learners get up close to First Minister’s Questions
A group of young learners from Merthyr Tydfil got the opportunity to witness Questions to the First Minister during a recent visit to the Senedd. As part of a trip to learn more about the role of the… Content last updated: 13 February 2025
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Conservation Areas
A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, which the Council has identified worth protecting. Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Ac… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Tenders and procurement
Find out about procurement processes and procedures and find details of any contracts we are looking to tender. Content last updated: 24 March 2020
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Bereavement Services
Bereavement Services aim to provide useful help and advice with the arrangements for dealing with a death. Content last updated: 25 January 2021
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What is Universal Credit?
From the 27th June 2018 Universal Credit replaces new claims for Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based), Employment and Support Allowance (Income Based), Child Tax Credit… Content last updated: 27 January 2021
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Heat Networks Relief
From 1 April 2024, the Welsh Government is providing Heat Networks Relief. The relief is intended to support the development and growth of this sector that is anticipated over the next decade, by help… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
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Green Flags flying across four council sites throughout Merthyr Tydfil
A record number of parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the high standards required to fly the coveted Green Flag. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy today revealed the 315 sites that h… Content last updated: 15 July 2025
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Don’t Feed the Rats your Food Waste
Over the last few weeks there has been a significant rise in reports of rat sightings and infestations across our County Borough. Rats are known carriers of various diseases that can pose serious heal… Content last updated: 05 March 2026
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Polling Stations
Most people choose to vote in person at a polling station. However, if you are not able to go to the polling station you can apply to vote by post or proxy. About three to four weeks before an electi… Content last updated: 07 February 2024
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Business Rates Reductions
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Mobile food vehicles
Mobile Food Vehicles must be registered with the authority in the same way as other food premises. This is free and must be done 28 days before trade commences. The local authority that you must reg… Content last updated: 29 October 2019