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Splash Pad reopens after revamp
The Splash Pad in Cyfarthfa Park has now reopened following the completion of extensive refurbishments. The popular play pool has seen the installation of new wet play equipment and water jets, and… Content last updated: 28 April 2022
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Decarbonisation Plan given the go-ahead by Councillors.
The Council’s commitment to delivering on our sustainable development duty was reinforced recently as our Decarbonisation Plan 2023 – 2030 was adopted by Full Council. Councillor Michelle Symonds, Cab… Content last updated: 04 July 2023
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Transformation of local park wins Pro Landscaper award
Nature’s Gift Garden, a project to transform a disused tennis court in Troedyrhiw Park, has recently won the Pro Landscaper Community Green Space Under £50,000 award. The area was identified as a well… Content last updated: 28 November 2023
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Town Centre Hub wins ‘Runner Up’ at Ystadau Cymru Awards
Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub… Content last updated: 14 December 2023
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Stop Waste and Save Money: Top 8 Most Wasted Food Items
The average family wastes around 8 meals on a normal week. This could mean families are wasting around £50 per month on buying food and not eating it. The top 8 food items wasted in the UK are bread,… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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Fuel pumps tested to ensure accurate measures
With the increase in fuel prices, our Trading Standards officers have carried out checks at petrol stations across Merthyr Tydfil to ensure accurate measures of fuel are being delivered to consumers. … Content last updated: 29 June 2022
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Vaynor footpath closed because of dualling work
The County Borough Council is temporarily closing a footpath in Vaynor for work being carried out as part of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road dualling project. Footpath Vaynor 34 will be closed to p… Content last updated: 13 October 2022
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Outgoing Mayor raises more than £15,000 for charities
The outgoing Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil raised £15,885 for his two nominated local charities during his term of office in 2022/23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who handed over the reins to Cllr Malcolm Colbran at… Content last updated: 24 May 2023
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Full Christmas lights switch-on back for 2022
The Council is delighted to confirm that Merthyr Tydfil’s Christmas lights will be switched on this year on Saturday 19 November. The previous two years have seen the event reduced to a ‘virtual’ cere… Content last updated: 27 September 2022
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Unveiling the Curriculum
Hi, I’m Emma, one of the Tutors at the Compass Community Hub. I’m hijacking this month’s blog to bring you some exciting news… Our new curriculum is here! Taking you all the way to the end of the… Content last updated: 12 July 2024
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School Council pupils question Councillors on local environmental issues
Councillors recently held a virtual meeting session with school council pupils from Bedlinog Community Primary School and Trelewis Primary School. Jacob, Rhys, Charlie, and Lacey questioned Cabinet me… Content last updated: 08 August 2022
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Bus interchange wins third national award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a third prestigious national award within the space of as many months. After picking up two construction awards in the autumn, the bus station was chosen f… Content last updated: 04 January 2022
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Cyfarthfa High School celebrated for supporting service children
Cyfarthfa High School has been congratulated for the support it offers students whose parents are either serving or have served with the British Armed Forces. The school has achieved the Armed Forces… Content last updated: 30 September 2022
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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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Your opportunity to rent the perfect office space at the Orbit Centre
A rare opportunity has arisen for a business to lease an office space geared to meet all their requirements in Merthyr Tydfil’s premier enterprise hub. The County Borough Council’s centrally located O… Content last updated: 04 April 2023
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Trading Standards Wales Week: ‘A Safe Route to Net Zero’
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) offers caution to consumers seeking to reduce their carbon emissions, energy and fuel bills. From past experience, new incentives and a higher demand for services brings… Content last updated: 27 October 2022
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Delta COVID-19 variant – Goetre School, Merthyr Tydfil
Concerns of potential cases of the Delta variant at Goetre School in Merthyr Tydfil have meant that, for precautionary measures, the school will remain closed until Monday 14th June 2021. With this va… Content last updated: 04 June 2021