Merthyr Tydfil Destination Management Plan 2016-2018
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Attending fires
South Wales Fire & Rescue Services operational firefighters are trained to respond to a wide range of emergencies including fires, road traffic accidents, specialist rescues, floods and hazardous… Content last updated: 31 December 2018
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Environmental Information Regulations advice
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 give the public a right of access to environmental information. Environmental information includes information about air, water, soil, land, plants and a… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Vision for Merthyr Tydfil
To strengthen Merthyr Tydfil’s position as the regional centre for the Heads of the Valleys, and be a place to be proud of where: People learn and develop skills to fulfil their ambitions People live… Content last updated: 10 June 2019
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Planning Consultations
REPLACEMENT MERTHYR TYDFIL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2016-2031: NOTICE OF CONSULTATION ON SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING GUIDANCE NOTE Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) adopted the Replacement Local… Content last updated: 28 July 2023
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Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
How much will I get? The amount of Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance rate you receive is based on the number of bedrooms your household needs. One bedroom is counted for: each adult or adult c… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Pen Y Dre Pupils Triumph at both Eisteddfod Events
Today, Pen Y Dre High School celebrated their recent successes at the Eisteddfod y Rhondda and the Urdd National Eisteddfod. In June of this year, 13 pupils led the success at both Eisteddfods with ta… Content last updated: 03 November 2021
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Volunteers clear over 12 tonnes from local beauty spot
In October, 14 volunteers gave up their weekend to clear fly-tipping from a Merthyr beauty spot. The event, which was organised by MTCBC Neighbourhood Services Apprentice Daniel Lewis, saw people come… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Council purchases St Tydfil Shopping Centre
Merthyr Tydfil’s indoor shopping centre has been purchased by the County Borough Council with the intention of it playing a major role in the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’. Built in 197… Content last updated: 21 December 2021
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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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Warning about surge in illegal ‘taxis’
Members of the public are being warned of the dangers of travelling in illegal ‘taxis’ after a surge in reports of them in Merthyr Tydfil town centre on weekends. Unlicensed vehicles have not been ass… Content last updated: 29 September 2022
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Funding secured for swimming pool and skate park
A successful bid for Welsh Government funding will see the swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre and nearby skate park undergo refurbishment costing around £5.3m. Following the announcement,… Content last updated: 14 October 2022
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Trading Standards Wales Week - ‘Age Matters’
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that children accessing age restricted goods can lead to involvement with more serious issues; it is no longer simply about accessing a cigarette and the health imp… Content last updated: 25 October 2022
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County Borough Council Statement on the future of bus services in Merthyr Tydfil
The Council is working closely with Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Regional Transport Authority on the future of the bus network in Merthyr Tydfil. A financial package introduced by Welsh Go… Content last updated: 29 June 2023
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Reports of licensed taxi overcharging passengers
The Council’s Licensing Department have become aware of concerns raised on social media in relation to licensed taxis overcharging passengers. Councillor Michelle Symonds, portfolio member for Regener… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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Playground plans come to fruition
Plans to revamp ten local playgrounds are starting to come to fruition, with three out of the ten playgrounds already complete. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council currently manages 51 fixed play… Content last updated: 12 January 2024
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New Haystack Café set to open in Merthyr Tydfil
The Haystack Café, a Welsh farm-style café and coffee shop, is set to open its second venue in Merthyr Tydfil and will be based within the former Howfields Bakery building on the High Street. The owne… Content last updated: 21 February 2024
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Statement on Wellbeing Merthyr staff strike action
We are aware that some Wellbeing Merthyr staff are striking today with the support of the GMB Union. We would like to point out that some of the information contained on the picket signs is factually… Content last updated: 27 March 2024
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Official opening of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre pools
Saturday 21st September saw the official opening of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre pools following their refurbishment, thanks to a £5 million investment by Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Progra… Content last updated: 23 September 2024