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UK’s first national security operations centre launches in Wales
The first national scheme of its kind in the UK, which will protect Welsh local authorities and all fire and rescue services in Wales from cyber-attacks, has launched today (Friday, May 10). Led by th… Content last updated: 10 May 2024
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Fantastic poem written by young people in care included in mural at Merthyr FC mural
Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil has been working with local artist Tee2Sugars and local children to create a beautiful mural which celebrates the difference local authority fostering makes to young people… Content last updated: 31 May 2024
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Two High Street Shops hit with fines over illegal vape sales
Two Town centre shops have appeared before Merthyr Magistrates Court for selling vapes to a 15 year old boy in Merthyr Tydfil. One of the businesses also sold a vape which did not comply with UK Regul… Content last updated: 14 October 2024
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Young Leaders Event sees over 170 pupils recruited in Merthyr Primary Schools
A Young Leaders event took place in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 7th of November. The initiative, headed up by Active Merthyr, MTCBC’s Sport Development department, saw up to 8 pupils fro… Content last updated: 07 November 2024
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Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards
The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. With Merthyr Tydfil at the heart of these a… Content last updated: 02 January 2025
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Success across the board for Merthyr Tydfil at High Sheriff Youth Community Awards!
In April, Treharris Boys & Girls Club (TBGC), Greenfield School and Merthyr Tydfil’s Youth Cabinet all took home prizes at the 2025 Mid-Glamorgan High Sheriff Youth Community awards. TBGC celebrat… Content last updated: 13 May 2025
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Destination Management Plan 2015-2018
What is Destination Management? Destination development is about delivering a quality visitor experience on the ground which meets or exceeds expectations and which will ensure repeat visits and word… Content last updated: 30 October 2019
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We Care: Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents? We all need people to nurture, guide and care for us at different times of our lives. Cwm Taf Morgannwg is committed to recruiting local peop… Content last updated: 11 January 2022
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Listed Buildings
Listed Buildings There are currently around 233 listed buildings, and structures in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, ranging from impressive viaducts to humbler terrace houses, and even smaller structur… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Burial and Cremation
Arranging a Burial or Cremation When a person dies it is common practice for the family to contact a funeral director to carry out their wishes for the forthcoming funeral. The funeral director then m… Content last updated: 11 April 2023
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Memorials
In order to place a memorial it is necessary to purchase the Exclusive Rights of Burial of a grave/plot. Only memorial masons registered with the British Register of Accredited Monumental Masons (BRAM… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Verges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's responsibilities Hedges, trees, etc growing along boundaries within the highway are usually owned by adjoining landowners. However we are responsible for the ef… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Scaffolding and Hoarding
Scaffolding licence - Make an application You cannot erect scaffolding, mobile towers or hydraulic platforms on the public highway without a licence from the Council. Regulation Summary Scaffolding, m… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Street Collections Licence
Any person who intends to either collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in any street (which includes any highway, public bridge, road, lane, footpath, square,… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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Breakfast clubs
The Welsh Assembly Government Primary School Free Breakfast Initiative The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age registered in maintained primar… Content last updated: 11 November 2024
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Kinship Care Week 2025: Celebrating Kinship Families in Merthyr Tydfil
Kinship Care Week (October 6-12) is a national week of awareness, recognition, and a celebration of kinship families. It’s a time to shine a light on the vital role of kinship carers who step in to he… Content last updated: 09 October 2025
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Apply for Free School Meals
If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 11 November 2025
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Contaminated land
The Governments 'Polluter Pays' principle suggests that those who cause contamination should clean it up. Government guidance recognises that ‘land affected by contamination’ is a fundamental planning… Content last updated: 12 January 2026