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Council officials meet with SWTRA to address noise complaints
MTCBC’s Environmental Health officers, South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) representatives and ward councillors for Penydarren and Dowlais met via Microsoft Teams last week to discuss concerns raise… Content last updated: 11 May 2021
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When you use the MTCBC Website MTCBC will store cookies on your computer in order to facilitate and customise your use of our Website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by… Content last updated: 26 January 2022
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Council congratulates Big Heart on prestigious award
The County Borough Council has congratulated the Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil on being named one of the best business-led town centre partnerships in the UK. The Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement Dis… Content last updated: 27 May 2021
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Unique training and residential hub opened by Minister
A unique training and residential centre in Merthyr Tydfil was officially opened today (22 March, 2023) by Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan MS. The Compass Community H… Content last updated: 22 March 2023
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Vaynor footpath closed because of dualling work
The County Borough Council is temporarily closing a footpath in Vaynor for work being carried out as part of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road dualling project. Footpath Vaynor 34 will be closed to p… Content last updated: 13 October 2022
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This June will see single-use vapes ban: guidance for businesses
The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (“the Regulations”) makes it a criminal offence to supply or offer to supply (including for free) single-use vape products to… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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FOOD & FUN 2021!
Merthyr Tydfil schoolchildren are willingly going back to school this summer – as part of an initiative to make them healthy, happy and physically active. The pupils of Goetre, St Aloysius RC, St Mary… Content last updated: 04 August 2021
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The Council and Barnardos continue “Team Around the Family” for local families who need it most
The Council and Barnardo’s have extended their commitment to providing prevention support to local families via the Early Help Hub (EHH). This new agreement ensures the service will continue beyond 20… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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Council seeks views on former bus station site
The Council is consulting residents on what they would like to see on the site of the old bus station which closed in June when the new bus interchange at Swan Street opened. View Survey Initial i… Content last updated: 01 February 2022
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The annual Shwmae Su’mae event a success at Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre
Recently, Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre hosted the annual Shwmae Su’mae event. As part of the celebrations, Cyfarthfa Park, Troedyrhiw and Abercanaid Primary schools performed a variety… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Go Team Astro! Caedraw zooms into First Place at F1 National Finals
A small but mighty team from Caedraw Primary School made the long journey to Birmingham to compete in the F1 in Schools UK National Finals. Held at the NEC, the Autosport Show hosts the Formula 1 in S… Content last updated: 30 January 2023
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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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Award-winning entrepreneur chooses Merthyr Tydfil as next location for popular Italian chain
Andreas Christou is a 27-year-old award-winning restaurateur with two Italian restaurants in Wales — and later this summer, he will open his latest branch in Merthyr Tydfil. Casa Bianca, which boasts… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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Local convenience store fined over £10,000 for out of date food sales
The company running a local convenience store has been convicted of selling out of date food products following an inspection carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Bo… Content last updated: 06 December 2023
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Free* reusable plastic-free period products available to collect locally!
Love your period, Love your planet! Following MTCBCs successful Love your Period, Love your planet! campaign in March 2023 that encouraged residents to switch from disposable to reusable period produc… Content last updated: 24 March 2026
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Trade Influencers to Raise Awareness for Mental Health in the Construction Industry at Charity Football Match
On Sunday, May 4th, 2025, Merthyr Town Football Club will host a unique charity football match that combines entertainment, humour, and a serious cause, raising awareness for the mental health crisis… Content last updated: 04 April 2025
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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
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Royal Magic Descends on Merthyr: The King and Queen Celebrate Welsh Community and Culture
In a momentous day that blended royal pageantry with community spirit, Their Majesties The King and Queen brought extraordinary excitement to Merthyr Tydfil, transforming an ordinary Friday into an un… Content last updated: 18 November 2025