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Household waste fly-tipper fined £400
A Fochriw resident has been fined for fly-tipping on mountain land off Bogey Road after County Borough Council Environmental Health Officers identified the culprit. The woman paid a £400 fixed penalty… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil’s schools pay tribute to the Queen
Pupils from schools across Merthyr Tydfil attended the Civic Centre yesterday (15 September) to lay floral tributes in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. The pupils were greeted by Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil… Content last updated: 16 September 2022
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Christmas lights switch-on road closures
Because of our Family Fun Day and Christmas lights switch-on this coming weekend, a number of town centre roads and car parks will be closed. Gillar Street Car Park will be closed from 6pm Thursday 17… Content last updated: 16 November 2022
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Biodiversity in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Section 6 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 introduced an enhanced biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty (the S6 duty) for public authorities in the exercis… Content last updated: 08 June 2023
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Video shows how life can improve for homeless people
The Council has produced a video showing how the lives of local homeless people have changed for the better following housing support they received during the pandemic. Changes made as a result of the… Content last updated: 21 November 2022
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Nant Morlais update: 18.12.24
We are pleased to confirm that the void at Nant Morlais has now been filled, utilities have been restored and the remaining residents are being allowed home today. We are now working with contractors… Content last updated: 18 December 2024
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Residents agree plans to install average speed cameras
Following two rounds of consultation, residents of Merthyr Vale and Mount Pleasant have agreed on the installation of average speed cameras on the section of the A4054 Cardiff Road that runs through t… Content last updated: 27 May 2021
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Statement of Well-being
Well-being of Future Generations: A shared vision and common purpose in Wales The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is about improving the economic, social, cultural and environmental… Content last updated: 02 July 2025
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Placement in Mainstream Schools
Children with ALN all have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of the same age. These children may need extra or different help from that giv… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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European Funding – Lifelong Learning Programmes
The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) provides opportunities for organisations, staff and learners involved in education and training across Europe to work together, learn from each others' expertise,… Content last updated: 10 May 2021
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Pupils get a sneak preview of their new school
Staff and pupils who will be moving to the new Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Cefn Coed, at the start of the Autumn Term have been shown around their new ‘home’. Teachers and classes from Key Stage 2 w… Content last updated: 20 July 2021
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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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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
We are pleased to confirm that, following work with the Charity Commission and the approval of Full Council yesterday evening, the Council has secured the transfer of the Trusteeship of Aberfan &… Content last updated: 07 August 2024
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Needle Exchange
Drugaid runs the needle exchange in Merthyr Tydfil. The workers here can give you advice and support to prevent you getting into real problems with injecting. There are safer ways of injecting to avoi… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Welsh Government Business Funding
Support from the following programmes is generally available to businesses that fit the eligibility criteria. Development Bank of Wales The Development Bank of Wales helps businesses get the capital t… Content last updated: 29 August 2019
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Highways Maintenance
The Section has a responsibility for the control of highways maintenance to ensure the effective repair and maintenance of the existing highway network. Highways Maintenance Officers carry out the rou… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Old bus station to be made secure and safe in preparation for future development
Work will begin to erect hoarding around the current bus station to safeguard the public as soon as it closes on Saturday night (12 June). The following morning the first buses will depart the new bus… Content last updated: 10 June 2021
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Destination Management Plan 2015-2018
What is Destination Management? Destination development is about delivering a quality visitor experience on the ground which meets or exceeds expectations and which will ensure repeat visits and word… Content last updated: 30 October 2019