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New River Taff footbridge ready for installation
A new footbridge over the River Taff linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre is en route from its construction site in Shropshire. Manufactured by Beaver Bridges, the structure w… Content last updated: 09 March 2023
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Danny Gabbidon opens brand-new 3g in Merthyr Tydfil
Cymru Football Foundation has unveiled its latest Fit-For-Future facility at Afon Tâf High School in Merthyr. Opened by Cymru legend Danny Gabbidon, the CFF – backed by the Department of Media, Cultu… Content last updated: 15 May 2025
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Wheels in motion: new skate park is coming to Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has today (10 August) revealed plans to develop a new, family-friendly skate park in Merthyr Tydfil town centre. Set to replace the existing facility at Merthyr T… Content last updated: 03 January 2025
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Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro
As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Statement on new 3-16 VA Catholic School
The County Borough Council would like to address residents’ concerns about the new 3-16 VA Catholic School planned to open in September 2023. In June 2016, the Council approved the delegation of power… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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A New Deputy Youth Mayor Elect for Merthyr Tydfil
On Thursday, 21st of October, a new Deputy Youth Mayor Elect for Merthyr Tydfil was selected. Katy Richards, who attends Bishop Hedley High School was selected at the Merthyr Tydfil Borough Wide Youth… Content last updated: 25 October 2021
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Town centre pedestrian safety work to begin in New Year
Work will begin in the New Year on work to make crossing the road in a section of the town centre safer for pedestrians. Following a public consultation last summer, an ‘informal crossing’ at Victoria… Content last updated: 02 March 2022
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We want your help to name the Councils new recycling vehicles!
We heard of an English Council giving its residents the opportunity to name their gritting fleet, with some wonderfully creative names being suggested; David Plowie, Gritty Gritty Bang Bang, Walter Th… Content last updated: 22 December 2022
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Talks held with school and community on plans for new Goetre Primary
Listening and engagement sessions are taking place with parents, staff, governors and pupils about plans for a multi-million- pound new school to replace Goetre Primary in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, whic… Content last updated: 17 November 2022
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Pupils at Pantysgallog go digital with a new health and wellbeing app
Pupils at Pantysgallog primary school have been busy designing a new app called ‘miHealth’ which aims to support and promote health and wellbeing in their day-to-day lives. The initial vision for the… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil’s new Indoor Market opens its doors for Christmas trade
Merthyr Tydfil’s eagerly awaited new Indoor Market will open its doors this Saturday, 13th December, just in time for the Christmas trade! The new market, located in St Tydfil Shopping Centre, will se… Content last updated: 10 December 2025
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Work to begin on new Rhydycar footbridge
Work is about to begin on replacing the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The footpath from the bridge to the gyratory system on Avenue de Clichy will be closed… Content last updated: 15 November 2022
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Taxi and private hire drivers urged to find out about new tax check
From April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is introducing a new tax check that must be completed when taxis and private hire vehicle drivers renew their licences. The new check, which will be require… Content last updated: 24 February 2022
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PLANS REVEALED: Merthyr Tydfil to become entertainment capital of the Valleys with new, state-of-the-art venue
Merthyr Tydfil could soon become a hub of live music, comedy, food and arts — with plans to transform the town centre’s derelict Rugby Club into a vibrant new entertainment venue. Local entrepreneur,… Content last updated: 08 February 2022
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Joint statement from South Wales Police and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
We are aware of concerns within the Merthyr Tydfil community regarding youths engaging in crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area. A multiagency group, consisting of police, local authority… Content last updated: 13 March 2023
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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’s historic new Cabinet
For the first time in Merthyr Tydfil’s history, women now make up half of the County Borough Council's Cabinet. The Council has a new Leader following this month’s election and Annual General Meeting,… Content last updated: 13 June 2022
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£3.9 Million Early Years and Childcare Capital funding awarded to develop 4 new childcare facilities in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully secured Welsh Government funding of nearly £4 million from the ‘Early Years and Childcare Capital Programme’ to develop 4 new childcare provision… Content last updated: 11 November 2024
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Samee Furreed becomes the new Youth Mayor for Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 13th May 2022, the Youth Mayor Inauguration took place at Merthyr Tydfil’s Civic Centre. Samee Furreed who is 16 years of age and is a student at Cyfarthfa High School became the 12th Youth… Content last updated: 20 May 2022