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Volunteers clear over 12 tonnes from local beauty spot
In October, 14 volunteers gave up their weekend to clear fly-tipping from a Merthyr beauty spot. The event, which was organised by MTCBC Neighbourhood Services Apprentice Daniel Lewis, saw people come… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Leader, Councillor Geraint Thomas, comments on the need to issue a Section 188 Agreement.
Following the recent announcement of the provisional Welsh Local Government Settlement on December 20th 2023 Merthyr Tydfil is set to receive a funding increase of 3.4% for the 2024/25 financial year.… Content last updated: 17 January 2024
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Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA praises “crucial” unpaid carers as funding pressures threaten social care
On Carers Rights Day, Welsh councils are calling for urgent increases in funding to ensure councils can provide the necessary support for unpaid carers.Councils support carers through the provision of… Content last updated: 21 November 2024
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Councillors congratulate new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Inauguration of Merthyr Tydfil’s Youth Mayor Jacob Bridges (22) and Deputy Youth Mayor Cian Evans (18) took place at Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre. Jacob and Cian will engage… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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It's Recycle Week 2025!
Did you know you can now recycle 12 different materials at the kerbside every week? Plastic bottles, tubs and trays – blue bag Metal food and drink cans – blue bag Aluminium foil – blue bag Tetrapak… Content last updated: 22 September 2025
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Accommodation Businesses
Merthyr Tydfil offers a wide range of accommodation business, which suit all budgets and tastes. The accommodation sector in Merthyr Tydfil pride themselves on providing a warm, Welsh welcome and frie… Content last updated: 07 May 2024
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Overhanging vegetation, trees or hedges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for trees and hedges growing on the adopted highway verges. However in almost all cases, the boundary hedges and trees that are next to roads are t… Content last updated: 02 July 2025
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About Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group
The role of Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group with the Housing Support Grant programme: Regional Housing Support Collaborative Groups (RHSCG’s) make recommendations to the Welsh Government… Content last updated: 03 June 2024
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Children Missing Education
Children and young people not receiving a suitable education are at increased risk of a range of negative outcomes that could have long term damaging consequences for their life chances. A child missi… Content last updated: 17 January 2024
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Litter found on 99% of main roads in Wales
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is urging motorists to ‘drive your litter home’ as new data reveals that litter is present on nearly every main road in Wales. Surveys carried out by Keep Wales T… Content last updated: 19 February 2026
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Merthyr Tydfil Schools Shine at SEREN Debate Competition
Four secondary schools from across Merthyr Tydfil came together recently for a dynamic, full day SEREN debate competition that showcased the confidence, intellect, and teamwork of local pupils. The SE… Content last updated: 10 March 2026
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Cyfarthfa High School Celebrates Outstanding National Debate Success
Cyfarthfa High School is celebrating an exceptional achievement after its debate team secured second place in the national finals of a prestigious all Wales debating competition held at Oxford Univers… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group (RCG) Terms of Reference 2021 - 22
Statement of Accounts for Year Ended 31 March 2016
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Merthyr foster carers’ stories show everyone can ‘bring something to the table’ to support local children in care
There are more than 7,000 children in the care system in Wales, but only 3,800 foster families.We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we need more foster… Content last updated: 08 January 2024
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Bus interchange shortlisted for prestigious national construction awards
Merthyr Tydfil’s trailblazing new bus interchange is in the running for two national construction awards, only a month after its opening. The bus station has been shortlisted from almost 100 ‘outstand… Content last updated: 20 July 2021
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Access to Work
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply fo… Content last updated: 18 August 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