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Upgrades to start on local sports facilities
Residents of Aberfan will see fencing and equipment start to arrive on the Grove Fields car park from Monday. This is ahead of exciting redevelopment work on the existing astroturf that has been out o… Content last updated: 09 November 2025
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Arrangements for Proclamation Day in Merthyr Tydfil
This Sunday, 11th September 2022, Proclamation Day will take place at 1:30pm outside the Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil. The Proclamation will be read by The High Sheriff, in the presence of The Lord Li… Content last updated: 14 December 2022
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Playground plans come to fruition
Plans to revamp ten local playgrounds are starting to come to fruition, with three out of the ten playgrounds already complete. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council currently manages 51 fixed play… Content last updated: 12 January 2024
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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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School Essentials Grant (clothing grant)
The Welsh Government School Essentials Grant helps eligible pupils acquire School uniform, equipment, sports kit, and kit for activities outside of school for your child. The scheme is targeted specif… Content last updated: 04 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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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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LGBT+ History Month 2023
We’re proud to support LGBT+ History Month 2023 throughout February #LGBTHM23 🏳️🌈🌈Our flag is flying high to celebrate diversity within our communities.LGBT+ History Month is an exciting, informat… Content last updated: 01 February 2023
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Gully Grate or Manhole Cover
Report a Manhole Cover Manhole Covers are found in roads and pavements, are solid and usually belong to Welsh Water or MTCBC. If it belongs to Welsh Water, we will attend site and make the area safe… Content last updated: 05 March 2024
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Air Pollution Guidance
Clean Air Act 1993 The Clean Air Act was introduced in 1993 to protect both the environment and the quality of the air we breathe. It provides a wide range of controls such as those which deal with sm… Content last updated: 31 December 2018
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Social Media Community Guidelines
Introduction At Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we use our social media accounts as an official information and announcement space for those living, working and interested in learning more abou… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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Community Safety
The Cwm Taf Community Safety Board is a multi-agency partnership working together to reduce crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour throughout the County Boroughs of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon… Content last updated: 10 January 2022
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Cemetery Opening Times
Merthyr Tydfil CBC Cemeteries are open for pedestrian access 24 hours a day. Opening / Closing Times for Vehicle Access Cemetery Summer Opening Hours 1st April to 30th September Winter Opening… Content last updated: 26 October 2022
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The Role of a School Governor
What is a Governor?Governors are volunteers who work closely with the Headteacher and school staff and are part of the overall leadership and management. The governing body helps govern the school fra… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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Apply for Planning Permission
We encourage applications to be submitted online via the Planning Application Wales Portal. This service allows applicants and developers to complete an electronic application form and submit plans an… Content last updated: 06 January 2026
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Wheeled Bin
An administration and delivery charge will apply for any new or replacement wheeled bins. Details of this charge can be found on our Fees and Charges page: https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/fees-and… Content last updated: 31 March 2026
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Statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) inspections
"All schools and council-run childcare settings in Merthyr Tydfil have been inspected and no Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been found. "With school inspections complete our inspect… Content last updated: 08 September 2023