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Council employability project makes finals of national awards
An innovative project supporting young people who have experienced barriers to employment has resulted in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council becoming a finalist in a national public sector awards p… Content last updated: 09 March 2023
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‘Honorary Welshman’ Malcolm becomes Mayor for a second time
Cllr Malcolm Colbran has been elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil for the second time in three years after Covid-19 prevented him from carrying out the role fully in 2021-22. At the Council’s Annual Gener… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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#Camau nesa; #Camau bach: Making the success of the Welsh Language our destiny
This Thursday, Jeremy Miles, Minister for Welsh Language and Education will see Merthyr ‘join together as one’ as he opens the first face to face Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Welsh Language Conferenc… Content last updated: 20 June 2023
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Glynmil residents celebrate Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month in style
Glynmil Gypsy Travellers’ Site was alive with the sound of residents, local schoolchildren, partners, and volunteers all celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month in June. The lawns and community… Content last updated: 19 July 2023
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Academy of Success Celebration Evening 2023
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Friday 23 June 2023 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisations a… Content last updated: 25 July 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for council and community-run parks and gardens
A total of 20 green spaces - Cyfarthfa Park, Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park and Aberfan Cemetery, achieving the full award - along with 16 community projects have gained or retained the prestigiou… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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Volunteers from Merthyr Tydfil and beyond collect 384 bags of litter in support of #SpringCleanCymru
An incredible 384 bags of rubbish were collected at a popular Merthyr attraction on Friday 4 April, as 172 volunteers carried out a littler pick along the Taff Trail in preparation for the Easter brea… Content last updated: 07 April 2025
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Learners in Merthyr Tydfil Hit All the Right Notes with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales!
The halls of Merthyr Tydfil rang out with the sounds of symphonic brilliance this May as 60 young musicians from across local schools and the Merthyr Tydfil Youth Orchestra experienced a once-in-a-lif… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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Cycling
National Standards Cycling Scheme The Merthyr Tydfil Road Safety section is currently offering all Primary schools in the County Borough the chance for their year 6 children to do a National Standards… Content last updated: 17 January 2023
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Individual Development Plan (IDP)
What is an IDP? Children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN) that require additional learning provision (ALP) will have a plan to support them. This will be called an Individual Deve… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Child Employment licence
The Education Welfare Service is responsible for the monitoring and issuing of licences relating to the employment of children within Merthyr Tydfil. A child is employed if he/she assists in any trade… Content last updated: 29 January 2026
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