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Merthyr Tydfil Welsh Language Conference
An address by Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language, June 22, 2023.Almost a century and a half ago, in 1891, almost seven out of ten people in Merthyr could speak Welsh. Seven out… Content last updated: 26 June 2023
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Glancing into the Future at Successful Careers Fair
The College, Merthyr Tydfil was jam packed with employers on Monday 10 July 2023, as the Cyfarthfa Cluster Primary Schools and Cyfarthfa High School, joined together in partnership with The College an… Content last updated: 20 July 2023
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Council to enforce the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014 by seizing stray horses
Over recent months the Council has received increasing complaints of horses straying onto the public highway, residential areas, schools, and footpaths. Straying horses present a risk to the public, e… Content last updated: 29 September 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Becomes First Council in Wales to Achieve ISO50001 Certification
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council was recently awarded the ISO50001 accreditation for their outstanding energy management! Merthyr Tydfil is the first local authority in Wales to achieve this reco… Content last updated: 25 June 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Set to Celebrate Biggest World Book Day Festival in the UK!
Get ready for a literary extravaganza as the Merthyr Tydfil Arts and Literature Festival returns on Thursday, May 1st, from 9am to 3pm, hosted by the Stephens and George Charitable Trust in partnershi… Content last updated: 17 April 2025
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‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ launches with the hope of making town a safe place to be
The launch of the town centre operation locally known as ‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ working in unity with South Wales Police and partners in Merthyr is a significant step towards tackling serious and o… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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The National Music Plan
The National Plan for Music Education will be rolled out across Wales from September 2022. The vision of this plan is for all children and young people across Wales, regardless of background, to have… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Inspire 2 Achieve 11-16
Inspire2 Achieve (I2A) is a Shared Prosperity Funded (SPF) project working in mainstream schools, the Pupils Referral Unit and Special Tuition. There is a clear focus on retaining young people in educ… Content last updated: 03 December 2024
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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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Budget Statement following Full Council Meeting
At tonight’s Full Council meeting elected members approved the Council’s budget for 2026/27. Councillors voted to prioritise school budgets, protect vital children and adult’s social care, and strengt… Content last updated: 23 February 2026
Tan 12 - Design 2009
Local Housing Market Assessment (NOV 2010)
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Free* reusable plastic-free period products available to collect locally!
Love your period, Love your planet! Following MTCBCs successful Love your Period, Love your planet! campaign in March 2023 that encouraged residents to switch from disposable to reusable period produc… Content last updated: 20 December 2024
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Young care experienced people in Merthyr Tydfil welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care
This Care Day (21 February), Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social… Content last updated: 21 February 2025
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Being Bilingual
Being bilingual has many benefits; if you can speak two or more languages you may have greater opportunities throughout life. There is research to support the immense benefits! Across Wales more and m… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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Storm Goretti: Important information and updates
This page will be updated with important information and updates during Storm Goretti. The below information is provided with the most recent first: Friday 9th January 2026: 7:30am: Bydd ein Canolf… Content last updated: 09 January 2026
Licensing Section - Licensing Policy 2019-2024
MTCBC Statement of Accounts 2023-2024
Residents Parking Procedure Criteria and General Information