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Volunteers clear over 12 tonnes from local beauty spot

In October, 14 volunteers gave up their weekend to clear fly-tipping from a Merthyr beauty spot. The event, which was organised by MTCBC Neighbourhood Services Apprentice Daniel Lewis, saw people come… Content last updated: 19 November 2021

Irishman Declan elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil

An Irishmen who ‘fell in love’ with Merthyr Tydfil on a visit 21 years ago has been elected Mayor of the county borough for the municipal year 2022-23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who lives in Dowlais and has… Content last updated: 27 May 2022

200 new homes coming to Merthyr Tydfil

A Cardiff Capital Region City Deal (CCR) housing investment fund is bringing 200 much-needed new homes to the Abercanaid area of Merthyr Tydfil. The £35m Housing Viability Gap Fund was launched in 202… Content last updated: 10 October 2023

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Consultation on new options for 3-16 Voluntary Aided Catholic school

Residents and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on revised options for Merthyr Tydfil’s new single all through 3-16 Voluntary Aided (VA) Catholic school. Following consultation, the C… Content last updated: 23 April 2021

Glynmil residents celebrate Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month in style

Glynmil Gypsy Travellers’ Site was alive with the sound of residents, local schoolchildren, partners, and volunteers all celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month in June. The lawns and community… Content last updated: 19 July 2023

Council Leader calls for urgent Stagecoach discussions

The Leader of the County Borough Council has asked for urgent discussions with Wales’s transport and economy leaders about the ongoing problems with Stagecoach buses in Merthyr Tydfil. Cllr Geraint Th… Content last updated: 19 August 2022

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Information on pavement maintenance. Content last updated: 31 October 2019

‘Master plan’ will see town centre diversify and thrive

The County Borough Council has announced ambitious long-term plans to help Merthyr Tydfil ‘buck the national trend of high street decline’ and transform into a thriving town centre. A team of urban de… Content last updated: 14 July 2022

High Street churches’ Ffos-y-fran boost

Three prominent churches on Merthyr Tydfil High Street will be able to support even more disadvantaged and vulnerable residents as a result of over £280,000 refurbishment funding from a local grants s… Content last updated: 10 November 2022

Partners travel to Merthyr Tydfil to discuss ideas for ambitious European trails project

Local authority, tourism and university partners in an international tourism and environmental initiative travelled to Merthyr Tydfil to progress plans for the project – as well as to visit some of th… Content last updated: 12 July 2022

Funding support for this year’s Merthyr Rising festival

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has helped secure this year’s Merthyr Rising Festival by steering organisers towards a local grant fund and introducing new road safety measures. This is in addit… Content last updated: 08 June 2022

Caedraw schoolchildren help the homeless with ‘Crisp Packet Project’

The children of Caedraw Primary School have been selflessly working on an innovative and unique project, with the aim of helping the homeless in Merthyr Tydfil. The project works by taking empty crisp… Content last updated: 22 December 2022

Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026

Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, taking over from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor John Thomas, as Fi… Content last updated: 15 May 2025