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A Message from the Leader of the Council Regarding the Redhouse
Today, Wednesday 14th January 2026, at a Full Council meeting, Councillors unanimously voted to bring the Redhouse back into Council ownership. Leader of the Council, Cllr Brent Carter, said; “We know… Content last updated: 14 January 2026
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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
Following the statement that the Council issued last Wednesday, 24th April, The Chair of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust responded to our requests to meet to discuss the future of services at Aberfan &am… Content last updated: 01 May 2024
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Two Welsh Castles Shortlisted for ‘Oscars of the Museums World’
Two castles located in South Wales have been nominated at this year’s Museums and Heritage Awards. Cyfarthfa200, the campaign celebrating the 200th birthday of Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, has… Content last updated: 12 May 2026
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How is the money collected from Council Tax Premiums spent?
For the financial period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025: The number of Long-Term Empty properties = 340 The number of Second Home Properties = 179 The amount of income generated from charging a pr… Content last updated: 02 June 2025
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Bus Services look to return for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach
Since the regular bus service ceased at the beginning of August, Heolgerrig and Ynysfach have been without public transport access to the town centre. However, utilising funds from the Welsh Governmen… Content last updated: 13 September 2023
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Local street artist transforms town centre alley
Tee2Sugars, a local South Wales street artist, has transformed an area of Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre, turning a small disused alleyway in to a vibrant and colourful piece of art. The SPF funded commun… Content last updated: 08 April 2025
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Apply to be excepted from a Council Tax Premium
Introduction At full council on 6th November 2024, local exceptions to council tax premiums were approved under Class 8 & Class 9. Please see below for further details: Class 8 - New Owner This ex… Content last updated: 22 November 2024
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Free Christmas weekend parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers
Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have been given a welcome gift - free parking in the town centre at weekends. The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) and Merthyr Tydf… Content last updated: 23 October 2024
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Leader’s statement on Budget and Council Tax report
On Wednesday 26th February 2025, a report will go to a special Full Council meeting with a proposal to increase Council Tax in Merthyr Tydfil by 5.5% for the 2025/26 Financial Year. Cllr Brent Carter,… Content last updated: 20 February 2025
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The day-time clubbing event from Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers is returning to Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 28th June 2025 for a Summer Party Celebration at Penderyn Square.
Because life’s too short to save the dancing for after dark. Get ready for an unforgettable day as DAY FEVER, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, and Arena Projects join forces to bring you the ult… Content last updated: 11 April 2025
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County Borough Council Statement on the future of bus services in Merthyr Tydfil
The Council is working closely with Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Regional Transport Authority on the future of the bus network in Merthyr Tydfil. A financial package introduced by Welsh Go… Content last updated: 29 June 2023
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Museum closing temporarily for collections store move
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery will be closed for two weeks from Monday 6th November to allow its stored art collections to be relocated to a new off-site store. As well as match funding from… Content last updated: 01 November 2023
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Council update on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Services 11/04/24
A number of formal requests have been made by the council to Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust (the Trust) in relation to Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre. This request is to allow the council t… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Don’t forget your ID at this year’s polling stations!
Just a polite reminder to residents that in some elections in Wales, like Police and Crime Commissioner elections, UK parliamentary by-elections, and recall petitions, voters will need to show photo I… Content last updated: 12 April 2024
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Cyfarthfa200 Campaign Shortlisted for the 24th Annual Museums + Heritage Awards
The Cyfarthfa200 campaign, celebrating the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, has been shortlisted for the Marketing + Communications Campaign of the Year at the Museum and Heritage Aw… Content last updated: 30 April 2026
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Statement from the Leader of the Council on Stroke Services at Prince Charles Hospital
As of the 8th of January 2025, expert staff and services for those requiring emergency treatment and care for a stroke, will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital (RGH) at Llantrisant.The Health Bo… Content last updated: 07 January 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to discuss proposed 8% increase to council tax
This week, Councillors of Merthyr Tydfil CBC received the draft budget proposals for the next financial year, 2024/2025. Based on funding from Welsh Government of £123.2m there is still a shortfall of… Content last updated: 22 February 2024
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Outgoing Mayor raises more than £15,000 for charities
The outgoing Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil raised £15,885 for his two nominated local charities during his term of office in 2022/23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who handed over the reins to Cllr Malcolm Colbran at… Content last updated: 24 May 2023