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Battle of Britain exhibition opens at library
A touring exhibition telling the story of Wales’s contribution to the Battle of Britain opened yesterday (17 October) at Merthyr Tydfil Central Library. The Wales and the Battle of Britain Exhibition,… Content last updated: 18 October 2022
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'Recognition of Excellence' awarded to School Catering Department
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s School Catering Department scooped up the prestigious Recognition of Excellence for the Welsh Government Food in Schools Award.… Content last updated: 30 October 2023
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Halo's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway
Win 6 months of free membership at Halo Leisure for you AND a friend with our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway this December! If you're not a membership winner this time, don't worry, you won't walk away… Content last updated: 01 December 2025
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Taff Trail closure in Troedyrhiw
A section of the Taff Trail in Troedyrhiw is closed for the next couple of weeks to allow Dwr Cymru Welsh Water to carry out essential repairs. The bridleway between Pond Row and Lewis Square at Aberc… Content last updated: 05 May 2022
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Treharris lights switch-on a resounding success
Residents and visitors flocked to Treharris town centre for the first Christmas lights switch-on in three years. The annual Christmas fair saw Treharris Square come alive with a performance by local a… Content last updated: 07 December 2022
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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
We are pleased to confirm that, following work with the Charity Commission and the approval of Full Council yesterday evening, the Council has secured the transfer of the Trusteeship of Aberfan &… Content last updated: 07 August 2024
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Playground Refurbishment Programme Continues
The Council manages 51 fixed play areas throughout Merthyr Tydfil, many of which are coming to the end of their useful life and in need of refurbishment. It is recognised by the Council that outdoor p… Content last updated: 09 June 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council - Notice Statement of Accounts Preparation 2023-24
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 – Notice Regulation 10(1) of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 (as amended) requires that Responsible Fi… Content last updated: 10 June 2024
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Lane closure at Penry Street for emergency works
National Grid currently have a 11,000-volt cable fault on an integral part of a cable network, which serves customers between Merthyr Town and Pentrebach. The cable fault has been located on the junct… Content last updated: 12 April 2024
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Advice for Neighbours and others interested in Empty properties
If you are trying to find out who owns an empty property, details can be obtained from the public register at The Land Registry for Wales or contact 01792 355000. If you would like to buy an empty pro… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Transport for children with special educational needs or mobility problems
Transport for children with special educational needs Consideration is given to each individual pupil's special educational needs as detailed in a formal Individual Development Plan (IDP) or other for… Content last updated: 17 April 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council - Notice Statement of Accounts Preparation 2024-25
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 – Notice Regulation 10(1) of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 (as amended) requires that Responsible Fi… Content last updated: 04 June 2025
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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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Blogs
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Health and Safety at work - Self Employed Workers
In 2011 a review of Health and Safety enforcement in Great Britain recommended that those self-employed whose work activities pose no potential risk of harm to others should be exempt from health and… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Swimming pools to undergo redevelopment
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is planning a redevelopment of the Leisure Centre pools and nearby skate park. A leading UK leisure facility developer which has been assessing the problems with… Content last updated: 06 September 2021