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Condolences for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On behalf of the people of Merthyr Tydfil, we would like to express our great sadness on hearing the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Alongside the rest of the country, we extend o… Content last updated: 09 September 2022
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The National Music Plan
The National Plan for Music Education will be rolled out across Wales from September 2022. The vision of this plan is for all children and young people across Wales, regardless of background, to have… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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World Childrens Day 2024
Children's rights are at the heart of everything we do. We have a long history of supporting and upholding children’s rights in Wales. One hundred years on from the Declaration of the Rights of the Ch… Content last updated: 20 November 2024
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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
In May the Council entered into an agreement with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to temporarily occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre while work continues to find a perm… Content last updated: 17 July 2024
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Translating and Interpreting Services
We aim to ensure all documents produced by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for public consumption are bilingual Welsh/English, in accordance with the requirements of the national Welsh Language… Content last updated: 25 January 2022
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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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Letter from the Council's Director of Education
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to you following a recent letter sent to all schools in Merthyr Tydfil. I want to begin by saying that I am genuinely sorry for the distress and upset that the re… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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Council Leader speaks out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour
The Leader of the Council, Cllr Geraint Thomas, has spoken out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour in Merthyr Tydfil: Community tensions are rising following last week’s tragic e… Content last updated: 26 September 2022
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Council statement on Cyfarthfa Castle
The Council is aware that there is a petition circulating online to ‘save Cyfarthfa Castle from destruction’. A report on the proposed redevelopment of Cyfarthfa Castle was presented to Full Council o… Content last updated: 11 February 2025
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100 Young Learners Empowered by ‘Superwomen of Construction’ in Celebration of International Women’s Day
Merthyr Tydfil, March 2025 – In an exciting and inspiring event held to mark International Women’s Day, 100 Year 8 learners from across the Borough were treated to a day filled with empowerment, motiv… Content last updated: 17 March 2025
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Warning about surge in illegal ‘taxis’
Members of the public are being warned of the dangers of travelling in illegal ‘taxis’ after a surge in reports of them in Merthyr Tydfil town centre on weekends. Unlicensed vehicles have not been ass… Content last updated: 29 September 2022
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Hearing 2: Plan strategy (25 Jun)
Tue 25 Jun 2019 at 13:00 – Plan strategy, delivery and infrastructure Agenda amended (13.06.19) List of participants and statements submitted: ID - Representor /Agent Further Statement submitted… Content last updated: 05 June 2025
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School
Project Description: Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School is currently operating across four separate sites - St Aloysius Campus, St Illtyd's Campus, St Mary's Campus, and Bishop Hedley Campus.… Content last updated: 06 November 2025
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Award-winning entrepreneur chooses Merthyr Tydfil as next location for popular Italian chain
Andreas Christou is a 27-year-old award-winning restaurateur with two Italian restaurants in Wales — and later this summer, he will open his latest branch in Merthyr Tydfil. Casa Bianca, which boasts… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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Council Tax increase of 1%
At tonight’s meeting of Full Council members agreed a Council Tax increase of 1% for the 2022/23 financial year. This equates to an increase of 33 pence per week (£17.29 per year) for a ‘Band D’ prope… Content last updated: 06 February 2023
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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
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Merthyr Tydfil CBC named Winner of the Sustainability in Action Award
On 12 February 2026, the Council proudly scooped the Sustainability in Action Award, demonstrating their passionate commitment to a cleaner, greener future for our communities. The Assessment Services… Content last updated: 03 March 2026
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Storing Building Materials on the Highway
If you are considering storing building materials such as bricks, or bags of sand on the carriageway, a materials license application must be submitted prior to when it is required. It is an offence t… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Avoid a costly error this Christmas
Nobody wants a ruined Christmas. The following advice from Road Safety Wales will help you to avoid buying a gift which could be seized by the Police and result in a fine and penalty points for the us… Content last updated: 19 November 2025