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Merthyr Tydfil school meal prices frozen for current year
The cost of school meals in Merthyr Tydfil will not be increased during the current financial year. A meeting of the full County Borough Council has agreed to a price freeze for 2021/22 for the second… Content last updated: 26 April 2021
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Immediate action needed to combat surging costs of living
In the face of spiralling costs of living and energy bills, the WLGA is calling for the UK Government to take action. Councillor Anthony Hunt (Torfaen), WLGA Finance Spokesperson said: “Councils are d… Content last updated: 26 August 2022
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Bus Services look to return for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach
Since the regular bus service ceased at the beginning of August, Heolgerrig and Ynysfach have been without public transport access to the town centre. However, utilising funds from the Welsh Governmen… Content last updated: 13 September 2023
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Academy of Success Celebration Evening 2023
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Friday 23 June 2023 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisations a… Content last updated: 25 July 2023
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Come to Merthyr Tydfil and get creative!
Local people interested in learning more about radio production and story and screenwriting have the opportunity this weekend to join a series of free courses at two Merthyr Tydfil venues. Redhouse C… Content last updated: 17 June 2022
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Inauguration of the New Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil hosted the inauguration of the new Youth Mayor. Jacob Bridges, a 22-year-old currently employed full-time, was appointed as the 15th Youth Ma… Content last updated: 16 May 2025
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Help us finalise our Active Travel map
We’re asking residents, workers and visitors to help us make Merthyr Tydfil one of the easiest places to cycle or walk to where you want to get, rather than using the car. Please help us finalise our… Content last updated: 25 October 2021
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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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Chinese takeaway fined for hygiene failures including a rodent infestation
The Aberfan Chinese takeaway in Merthyr Tydfil was found to be operating in poor hygiene conditions and ordered to close due to a rodent infestation. The Council’s Environmental Health Department rece… Content last updated: 13 June 2023
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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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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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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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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