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Come along to our consultation shop!
The Council has opened a ‘consultation shop’ in St Tydfil Shopping Centre to display plans and ask for people’s comments on a series of proposals over the coming months. The shop opens today (Monday 6… Content last updated: 06 February 2023
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Changes to town centre parking
As part of the Council’s current consultation on the redevelopment of St Tydfil Shopping Centre (ST2) and wider Town Centre Masterplan, we are looking at making changes to the available car parking. F… Content last updated: 14 February 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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Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services Update
On Tuesday 30th April, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services will return to the Council, with a view to an alternative, experienced, leisure provider operating leisure services on our behalf.… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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Armed Forces Champion congratulates Council on recent awards
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 5th October, MTCBC’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Andrew Barry, congratulated the Authority on achieving two coveted Ministry of Defence (MoD) Awards. In Aug… Content last updated: 06 October 2022
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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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80th Anniversary of VE Day, 8th May 2025
The 8th May 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. In addition to the street parties being held across Merthyr Tydfil the following activities will also be taking place: Time Location Even… Content last updated: 02 May 2025
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Mass celebration of Welsh language at ‘Shwmae Su’Mae’
A mass celebration of the Welsh language will take place this month with the annual ‘Diwrnod Shwmae Su’Mae’ festival at Cyfarthfa Park. The Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council event on Saturday, Oct… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Shared Prosperity Fund invests £27m in Merthyr Tydfil
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) provides local authorities with funding for communities, places, businesses, people and skills. In Merthyr Tydfil this has amounted to a huge £27m investment. Co… Content last updated: 17 September 2024
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Official opening of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre pools
Saturday 21st September saw the official opening of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre pools following their refurbishment, thanks to a £5 million investment by Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Progra… Content last updated: 23 September 2024
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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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Could you spread some Operation Santa joy this year?
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Christmas Appeal: Operation Santa 2024 is now accepting donations from members of the public. If you would like to donate a gift, please see the list of donatio… Content last updated: 16 October 2024
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New school’s lasting tribute to former Headteacher
Staff and pupils at the new Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Cefn Coed, will always remember the school’s late Headteacher Matthew Harries after a bench has been unveiled and a tree planted in his memory… Content last updated: 02 June 2021
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An exciting development in education for Merthyr Tydfil
A new and exciting chapter in Catholic education in Merthyr Tydfil will begin in September 2022 when the three Catholic primary schools and one Catholic High School formally amalgamate to create a new… Content last updated: 19 May 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan
Rapid Rehousing is about taking a housing led approach to rehousing people that are experiencing homelessness, making sure they reach settled housing as quickly as possible rather than staying in temp… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil’s historic new Cabinet
For the first time in Merthyr Tydfil’s history, women now make up half of the County Borough Council's Cabinet. The Council has a new Leader following this month’s election and Annual General Meeting,… Content last updated: 13 June 2022
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Members sought for Local Access Forum
Are you – or do you know someone else who might be - interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces? The County Borough Council is currently se… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Local pupils shine in exciting workshops!
We're thrilled to announce that 560 talented young minds from 23 schools in the area have just wrapped up an unforgettable creative workshop with the amazing Anthony Bunko, a renowned local author and… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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First phase of Canolfan facelift completed
The redevelopment of the Canolfan at Cyfarthfa Park is progressing at pace, with work on the new café, decking and outdoor seating completed and ready for alfresco dining in the summer. The facelift -… Content last updated: 27 April 2021