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Bus interchange wins another national construction award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a second prestigious national construction award within the space of a month. The bus station was announced on Friday as winner of the ‘Sustainability’ cat… Content last updated: 26 October 2021
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Funding boost to renovate and conserve war memorial at Troedyrhiw Park
The war memorial at Troedyrhiw Park has received a 100th birthday facelift, thanks to funding from the War Memorial Trust and the Ffos-y-Fran Intermediate Grants Scheme. The monument, which was origin… Content last updated: 18 May 2022
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Bus interchange wins third national award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a third prestigious national award within the space of as many months. After picking up two construction awards in the autumn, the bus station was chosen f… Content last updated: 04 January 2022
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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
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7 years of start-up success in Merthyr Tydfil — as enterprise centre (MTEC) notes 36% rise in new business registrations
2022 marks the 7th anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre (MTEC) — a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training, designed to support the needs of… Content last updated: 12 August 2022
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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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Churches, sports clubs and community groups get Ffos-y-fran funding boost
Community groups, clubs and projects across Merthyr Tydfil are to receive awards of between £10,000 and £200,000 from a grants programme funded by the company running the Ffos-y-fran land reclamation… Content last updated: 07 September 2022
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Battle of Britain exhibition comes to Merthyr Tydfil
An exhibition telling the story of Wales’s contribution in the largest air battle ever recorded is coming to Merthyr Tydfil this autumn. The Wales and the Battle of Britain touring exhibition was crea… Content last updated: 05 October 2022
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Avoid Vehicle Anxiety
Trading Standards Wales reports that despite rapidly changing consumer habits used cars consistently remains top of the of the top 5 most complained about consumer products. The car is probably our fi… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Trading Standards Wales Week: ‘What’s on your plate?’
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) reports that sample failures for both allergens and meat speciation are still being reported. A year after the implementation of the new Allergen Labelling requirements t… Content last updated: 09 June 2023
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Statement on our financial position
Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil. The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial… Content last updated: 26 October 2022
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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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Statement on the Castle Hotel
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have been relying on B&B’s such as the The Castle Hotel over a number of years, more so in the past 2-3 years following the ‘No one left out’ Welsh Government… Content last updated: 21 August 2023
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BillyChip delivers hope and kindness to those who need it most in Merthyr Tydfil
The Hideout café is the first local business leading the way in Merthyr Tydfil by signing up to the very unique BillyChip project, supporting those most in need within the town centre. The project br… Content last updated: 21 September 2023
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Local convenience store fined over £10,000 for out of date food sales
The company running a local convenience store has been convicted of selling out of date food products following an inspection carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Bo… Content last updated: 06 December 2023
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Successful Insport event held at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Today, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre hosted a free sports event, specifically aimed at promoting disability sport and inclusive opportunities across Merthyr Tydfil. The event was organised by Active M… Content last updated: 16 February 2024
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Green Garden Waste Collections to start from 1 April
Recycle your grass and other green garden waste with us every fortnight for FREE! Collections start from 1 April, 2024. Order your FREE green garden recycling bags here Request a new or replacement Bi… Content last updated: 22 March 2024
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Online Counterfeiter convicted
On 15th May 2024 at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court Lisa Hunt from Merthyr Tydfil was convicted for offences under the Trade Marks Act in relation to the supply of counterfeit goods. Lisa Hunt was fo… Content last updated: 20 May 2024
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Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy: Non-statutory consultation: 10 July – 9 September 2024
At Welsh Water, one of our top priorities is providing our customers with a first class water supply direct to their taps. To ensure we can continue to do this, we now need to invest in new and resili… Content last updated: 11 July 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil CBC responds to Ffos-y-Fran media reports
The Council feels compelled to respond to reports in the media following the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee’s report ‘Restoration of opencast mining sites’, which was publis… Content last updated: 08 August 2024