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Labour-led administration takes over political leadership of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
At a Council meeting held tonight, Wednesday 18 September, it was approved to appoint Labour Councillor Brent Carter as the new Leader of MTCBC.The previous Independent Group Leader, Councillor Gerain… Content last updated: 19 September 2024
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Private Hire Operators Licence
Private Hire vehicles and drivers may only be despatched by a licensed Private Hire Operator. A person or limited company can apply for an operator’s licence to operate from a premises within the bor… Content last updated: 03 May 2022
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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 Ty… Content last updated: 13 November 2023
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Connected Kerb has issued the following statement regarding detection of an issue with electric vehicle charging points
Connected Kerb has issued the following statement regarding detection of an issue with electric vehicle charging points in our area. Until resolved, the affected equipment has been made unavailable fo… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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BillyChip delivers hope and kindness to those who need it most in Merthyr Tydfil
The Hideout café is the first local business leading the way in Merthyr Tydfil by signing up to the very unique BillyChip project, supporting those most in need within the town centre. The project br… Content last updated: 21 September 2023
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A clear vision for Education in the Borough says Estyn
In January, the local authority was subject to an inspection of its education services by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate of Wales. In the inspection report published today, the clear v… Content last updated: 08 March 2022
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There is nothing artificial about the intelligence at Troedyrhiw as pupils try their hand at robotics
Pupils at Troedyrhiw primary school have recently been working on their engineering and computer science skills, building, and programming robots, all so important as the future will require humans to… Content last updated: 06 July 2022
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Town Centre Wardens initiative improves local church grounds
St David's Church was grateful to receive support to revitalise their yard and garden area recently, with the help of Merthyr Tydfil CBC Town Centre Wardens and members of the community. Whilst patrol… Content last updated: 12 December 2023
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Virtual Merthyr Tour will feature as part of Visit Wales’s national trails campaign
Merthyr Tydfil is set to play a prominent role in a new national tourism promotional campaign coinciding with the launch of the Council’s online tour of our fantastic landscape. Virtual Merthyr – A 36… Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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“Foster Wales Merthyr values and looks after it’s carers and children, they put them first”
As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Merthyr highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.Wales is in the pro… Content last updated: 16 August 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil welcomes Coco’s Coffee & Candles!
Another exciting new business has chosen Merthyr Tydfil High Street as its home, with Coco’s Coffee & Candles being the latest shop to open in the town centre. Located at 143b High Street and Deve… Content last updated: 02 June 2025
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Hackney carriage drivers licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with the Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a dut… Content last updated: 26 June 2025
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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
Welsh in Education Strategic Plan Appendix 1
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A New Deputy Youth Mayor Elect for Merthyr Tydfil
On Thursday, 21st of October, a new Deputy Youth Mayor Elect for Merthyr Tydfil was selected. Katy Richards, who attends Bishop Hedley High School was selected at the Merthyr Tydfil Borough Wide Youth… Content last updated: 25 October 2021
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Battle of Britain exhibition comes to Merthyr Tydfil
An exhibition telling the story of Wales’s contribution in the largest air battle ever recorded is coming to Merthyr Tydfil this autumn. The Wales and the Battle of Britain touring exhibition was crea… Content last updated: 05 October 2022
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Go Team Astro! Caedraw zooms into First Place at F1 National Finals
A small but mighty team from Caedraw Primary School made the long journey to Birmingham to compete in the F1 in Schools UK National Finals. Held at the NEC, the Autosport Show hosts the Formula 1 in S… Content last updated: 30 January 2023
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Parc Taf Bargoed awarded Green Flag status for the 12th consecutive year.
Keep Wales Tidy recently announced that Parc Taf Bargoed has again been awarded Green Flag status – its 12th consecutive year since it was originally given the prestigious award in 2011. It is joined… Content last updated: 27 November 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