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Give items a ‘New Lease of Life’ at Merthyr Tydfil’s newest re-use shop!

The shop, which is based in Pentrebach, is operated by Wastesavers – a Third Sector Social Enterprise and registered charity based in south east Wales, dedicated to social, environmental, and economic… Content last updated: 03 June 2021

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

Merthyr Tydfil Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan

Rapid Rehousing is about taking a housing led approach to rehousing people that are experiencing homelessness, making sure they reach settled housing as quickly as possible rather than staying in temp… Content last updated: 08 November 2023

Britain’s Got Talent star unveils latest art project celebrating local authority foster carers across Wales

Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s foster carers do, as Redhouse Cymru will also light up in orange this Foster Care Fortnight. While… Content last updated: 21 January 2022

Consultation to Formalise Foundation Learning ASD LRB at Dowlais Primary School and Complex ASD LRB a Cyfarthfa High School

This report provides the outcome of the statutory consultation for the formalisation of a Foundation Learning ASD LRB at Dowlais Primary School and a Ket Stage 3 / 4 Complex ASD LRB at Cyfarthfa High… Content last updated: 20 August 2025

Universal Primary FREE School Meals

Welsh Government aims to provide every child in primary school in Wales with a free school meal by September 2024, regardless of household income. From February 19th 2024, UPFSM (Universal Primary Fre… Content last updated: 15 February 2024

St David’s Day Concert

You're invited to join us at our St David's Day Concert in aid of Mayor’s Charities, Cancer Aid Merthyr Tydfil and Merthyr Cynon Food Bank. Wednesday 1 March 2023 6.30pm at David’s Parish Church Ticke… Content last updated: 03 February 2023

Welsh Language takes centre stage at Careers Events

Following on from the highly successful and engaging launch of the Business Education Together Partnership in January, the opportunities of engaging businesses and employers with schools continues to… Content last updated: 15 March 2024

Replacement Local Development Plan Submission Documents

The Submission Documents listed below are the LDP documents that were submitted by the Council to Welsh Government and the Planning Inspectorate on Monday 21st January 2019 and following the close of… Content last updated: 25 March 2022

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

Local government signs up to Charter to help streamline the Welsh benefits system

A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim vital support. The Welsh Benefits Charter has been co-designed by a ran… Content last updated: 23 January 2024

History comes to life in Taff Bargoed thanks to the ‘Heritage Hub’

Next year, the Heritage Hub at Treharris Boys & Girls Club will celebrate their 100th year since the club’s opening in 1923 and to celebrate the centenary, will be delivering a year-long programme… Content last updated: 22 August 2022

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Hello everybody, welcome to our monthly blogs that will be highlighting any upcoming events you might be interested in attending at the hub, personal stories from within the community, and the diverse… Content last updated: 05 September 2024

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#BeMightyRecycle 5 quick recipes to save money and power up the Six Nations!

Did you know that food waste can be turned into renewable energy? It’s a crazy thought, but if everyone in Wales recycled just one banana skin, it could create enough energy to power the Principality… Content last updated: 04 March 2024