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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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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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Councillors congratulate new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Inauguration of Merthyr Tydfil’s Youth Mayor Jacob Bridges (22) and Deputy Youth Mayor Cian Evans (18) took place at Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre. Jacob and Cian will engage… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil
Welsh icons Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs team up for a standalone special as part of collection of programmes to shine a light on the Welsh town To coincide with the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle, BB… Content last updated: 09 April 2025
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Works will commence on the brand-new Riverside Plaza Playground this Monday!
From Monday 23 March, initial works will commence on the brand-new Riverside Plaza Playground. The final design takes inspiration from the nearby Cyfarthfa castle and will cater to children of all ag… Content last updated: 19 March 2026
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Goetre Primary School to Become Goetre Community Primary School Ahead of Move to New Building
Following a public consultation held in June 2025 with parents and residents within the Goetre catchment area, it has now been confirmed that the school will officially change its name to Goetre Commu… Content last updated: 18 February 2026
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Historic Pont-Y-Cafnau Bridge gets new lease on life as major restoration begins
Crews have begun the long-awaited restoration of Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge, a remarkable piece of industrial heritage that has stood as a testament to Welsh ingenuity for over two centuries. These works, c… Content last updated: 06 August 2025
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Aberfan’s New 3G Facility Officially Opens as Village prepares to mark 60th Anniversary of disaster
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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2A New Market Walk, CF47 8EL
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Carers Week returns with new theme for 2024
This year, the carers week theme is ‘Putting carers on the map’ and runs from 10 – 16 June. It is a UK wide campaign that supports unpaid carers by raising awareness of them in their local communities… Content last updated: 10 June 2024
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New grants available to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has launched a grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterprise,… Content last updated: 06 October 2021
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Greenfield Special School has developed a new Wellbeing App
Pupils in Greenfield Special School have been working with a company called Value Added Education for the last 3 months to design an app focused on improving wellbeing and reducing stress. The past 3… Content last updated: 18 July 2024
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10-11 New Market Walk, Array Merthyr Tydfil, , CF47 8EL
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Transformative New Children's Care Facility "The Flowers" Opens in Merthyr Tydfil, Marking Milestone in Social Care Support
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) proudly announce the opening of The Flowers, a groundbreaking residential facility designed to provide comprehensive support for looked-after children. At… Content last updated: 02 September 2025
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New research highlights expertise and support provided by social workers in Merthyr Tydfil, in attempt to encourage more people to foster
With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing. We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we ne… Content last updated: 07 November 2024