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Privacy Notice
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Our Commitment to Your Privacy Your trust is important to us. So we want you to know we've updated our Privacy Notice to explain how we collect, store and handle… Content last updated: 22 October 2021
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Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires all public authorities to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme. The purpose of a Publication Scheme is to ensure that authorities make as much informati… Content last updated: 28 May 2025
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How is the money collected from Council Tax Premiums spent?
For the financial period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025: The number of Long-Term Empty properties = 340 The number of Second Home Properties = 179 The amount of income generated from charging a pr… Content last updated: 02 June 2025
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How to Vote in the May 2021 Senedd Elections
Did you know that no matter where you were born, if you live in Wales and are 16 or over, you can now vote in the 2021 Senedd Elections? This is a big change to our democracy in Wales and provides tho… Content last updated: 08 April 2021
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Join our Online Citizens Panel!
It is our job to give all of our customers a platform to have their voices heard, and often that means seeking out the customers we don't hear from as much. We don't just want our fans or ambassadors… Content last updated: 21 July 2021
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Christmas lights switch-on virtual due to Covid-19 uncertainty
The continuing uncertainty caused by the pandemic means that Merthyr Tydfil’s Christmas lights will have a ‘virtual’ switch-on for the second year in a row. With Covid-19 infections still at a high ra… Content last updated: 22 October 2021
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Public can object to proposed taxi fares increase
The County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a request from taxi owners to increase the current rate of fares for Merthyr Tydfil – but residents still have time to raise objections. A letter sent… Content last updated: 21 June 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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Illegal loan sharks cash-in on cost-of-living pressures
Merthyr Tydfil has been highlighted as one of Wales’s illegal lending hotspots in new research confirming fears that current financial hardships may drive more people to borrow from illegal money lend… Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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Troedyrhiw Primary becomes Gold School in Community Engagement for ‘Y Stryd Fawr’ Project
Troedyrhiw Community Primary School has proudly launched their award-winning Preloved, Nearly New shop, the first of two shipping containers to be opened in Y Stryd Fawr Troedyrhiw. Sue Davies, Direct… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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Town Centre Wardens initiative improves local church grounds
St David's Church was grateful to receive support to revitalise their yard and garden area recently, with the help of Merthyr Tydfil CBC Town Centre Wardens and members of the community. Whilst patrol… Content last updated: 12 December 2023
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Town Centre Hub wins ‘Runner Up’ at Ystadau Cymru Awards
Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub… Content last updated: 14 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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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to discuss proposed 8% increase to council tax
This week, Councillors of Merthyr Tydfil CBC received the draft budget proposals for the next financial year, 2024/2025. Based on funding from Welsh Government of £123.2m there is still a shortfall of… Content last updated: 22 February 2024
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Council statement on 2024/25 budget
At a meeting of Full Council tonight, Wednesday 6th March 2024, the Council’s budget for 2024/25 was approved. Like all other local authorities across Wales, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has… Content last updated: 06 March 2024
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Aberfan Community Centre Statement
We would like to clarify the situation and dispel some of the rumours that are currently circulating on social media. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is confident that services at Aberfan Com… Content last updated: 10 April 2024
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Celebrating success as Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service Presented With National Silver Quality Mark for Youth Work
Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service has become the latest organisation to be formally recognised for the quality of their provision, receiving the highly acclaimed Quality Mark for Youth Work (QMYW) in Wales… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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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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Local street artist transforms town centre alley
Tee2Sugars, a local South Wales street artist, has transformed an area of Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre, turning a small disused alleyway in to a vibrant and colourful piece of art. The SPF funded commun… Content last updated: 08 April 2025
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Adults at Risk of Abuse or Neglect
What is abuse? Adult abuse is when a person is treated in a bad way or in a way that makes them feel frightened or unhappy, is harmed, hurt or exploited – particularly by someone they know or should b… Content last updated: 13 November 2024