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Are you a Bird Owner? Avian Influenza / Bird Flu Information
Protect your own birds and others, register as a bird owner, it is now a legal requirement. Even if you only have one or a few pet birds you must register. Only birds which are housed all year round a… Content last updated: 25 November 2025
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Historic Merthyr Tydfil Library officially re-opened following refurbishment
Treharris Library in Merthyr Tydfil has been officially re-opened following refurbishment – 117 years after it was originally opened in 1909. The event on Friday 20th March saw The Lord Lieutenant and… Content last updated: 20 March 2026
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Another year of success for Apprentices at the Council
This week marks 2022’s ‘National Apprenticeships Week’ 7th – 13th February, which brings together everyone that is passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunities th… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Consultation for our Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028
What we are doing? We are consulting on our Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-2028 and we need your input and views to shape and inform our new objectives. Building upon our Strategic Equality Plan 202… Content last updated: 05 September 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil gets a 21st century Mine!
A hugely popular South Wales restaurant attracting diners from across the UK is branching out into Merthyr Tydfil. The Mine at CF47 & Castelany's Fine Dining will also help the local economy by cr… Content last updated: 20 October 2021
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Assessing What Help You Need
If you think that you or someone you care for needs care & support from Social Services, you can contact the Adult Duty desk on 01685 724500. The Duty Officer will discuss your particular circumst… Content last updated: 05 June 2023
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Avoid a costly error this Christmas
Nobody wants a ruined Christmas. The following advice from Road Safety Wales will help you to avoid buying a gift which could be seized by the Police and result in a fine and penalty points for the us… Content last updated: 19 November 2025
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‘Summer of Fun’ plays host to National Play Day
Merthyr Tydfil today played host to a variety of activities across the county borough to celebrate national play day as part of the 'summer of fun'. The theme for this year’s Playday is 'all to play… Content last updated: 04 August 2022
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Demolition work to begin on old bus station
Work is set to begin next week (week commencing 22 November 2021) on demolition of the old bus station. Aberdare Demolition has been appointed to carry out the programme, which will take around five w… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Christmas music and merriment at Treharris lights switch-on
The annual Christmas fair and lights switch-on is returning to Treharris town centre on Friday 2 December. A host of seasonal activities at Treharris Square will include a performance by local acousti… Content last updated: 17 November 2022
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How to Keep Your Community Safe from Rogue Traders
A strong community is the best defence against doorstep criminals. Here’s what you can do: ✔️ Talk to Your Neighbours – Share advice and experiences. If someone has been approached by a rogue trader,… Content last updated: 20 May 2025
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Section of Trevithick Trail to close for essential maintenance
A section of the Trevithick Trail at Troedyrhiw is closing for three weeks from today (31 January) for essential Dwr Cymru Welsh Water maintenance work. The section of the trail from the back of the G… Content last updated: 31 January 2022
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Section of Taff Trail to close next week
The Council has been informed by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water that a section of the Taff Trail at Abercanaid will be closed next week for tree felling work. The section running from Quay Row to Pond Row (see… Content last updated: 27 May 2022
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YMCA building continues its renovation journey.
Phase two of the renovation of the old YMCA building in Pontmorlais is now almost complete. The Grade II Listed building, which has been derelict for more than two decades, has now been stabilised and… Content last updated: 15 November 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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Foster Wales launch 'Time is Right' campaign
“There are lots of children who would benefit from your life experiences, whatever walk of life you are from.” Relocating, retiring, re-marrying, or simply wanting to give back to the local community.… Content last updated: 25 January 2023
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Cyfarthfa celebrates 200 years with £4.5million boost
As Merthyr Tydfil’s Cyfarthfa Castle marks its 200th birthday, there’s another reason to celebrate - the iconic Cyfarthfa Heritage Area is to receive £4.5million to undertake urgent conservation works… Content last updated: 04 July 2025
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Parking Permits (Residential, Academic and Season Permits)
The Council have introduced a number of on-street residential permit schemes which are reserved for nearby residential properties. The schemes allow, 24 hours permit parking and enforcement which is t… Content last updated: 12 September 2025