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The Council’s response to Welsh Government Budget Settlement
Like all other Councils across the country, we continue to be faced with uncertain times. Over the last 15 years, Councils have had budget cuts which have caused them to struggle with balancing budget… Content last updated: 22 December 2023
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Dine in The Mine: new colliery themed restaurant opens in former Town of Steel
The Mine at CF47 and Castelany’s officially opened in Pontmorlais on Friday last week (03 December) — filled to the brim with authentic industrial décor, including metal bar gantries, wall art murals… Content last updated: 23 September 2022
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Free Christmas weekend parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers
Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have been given a welcome gift - free parking in the town centre at weekends. The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) and Merthyr Ty… Content last updated: 13 November 2023
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Out of hours social services support
For emergencies outside normal office hours, please telephone 01443 743665 Normal Office Opening During Office hours please contact the department for advice or to make and appointment. Monday - Thurs… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ launches with the hope of making town a safe place to be
The launch of the town centre operation locally known as ‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ working in unity with South Wales Police and partners in Merthyr is a significant step towards tackling serious and o… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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Councillor Malcolm Colbran, Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2021 / 2022
At the Council’s AGM on Wednesday 19th May 2021 Councillor Malcolm Colbran was elected as Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil for the municipal year 2021 – 2022. His Consort will be Nicola Bridges. Malcolm, who… Content last updated: 21 May 2021
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Council Awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) Silver Award for its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme includes bronze, silver, and gold aw… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil hits recycling target for eighth consecutive year
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil recycled, composted, or re-used 64.8% of waste in the past year – surpassing the Welsh Government (WG) target of 64%! Although we reduced the amount of waste we sent to E… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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Statement on our financial position
Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil. The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial… Content last updated: 26 October 2022
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Carers Week returns with new theme for 2024
This year, the carers week theme is ‘Putting carers on the map’ and runs from 10 – 16 June. It is a UK wide campaign that supports unpaid carers by raising awareness of them in their local communities… Content last updated: 10 June 2024
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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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Council statement on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure and Cultural Services
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has agreed to work with Wellbeing Merthyr to facilitate a managed end of the existing contract for the Local Authority’s Leisure and Cultural Services by 31 March… Content last updated: 27 February 2024
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CARDIFF TO HOST FINAL UK STAGE OF 2027 TOUR DE FRANCE
Cardiff has been confirmed tonight as the finishing point of the third UK stage of the 2027 Tour de France, as organisers revealed the start and finish locations for the historic men’s and women’s Gra… Content last updated: 15 January 2026
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Irishman Declan elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
An Irishmen who ‘fell in love’ with Merthyr Tydfil on a visit 21 years ago has been elected Mayor of the county borough for the municipal year 2022-23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who lives in Dowlais and has… 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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Councillor John Thomas, Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2024-25
Councillor John Thomas was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 15th May 2024, taking over from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor Malcolm Colbran, as… Content last updated: 23 May 2024
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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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Update From the Chief Executive RE waste & recycling collections
I recognise the frustration and inconvenience caused to residents who have experienced delays to refuse, food and recycling collections over the festive period. I would like to offer my sincere apolog… Content last updated: 12 January 2026
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Budget Statement following Full Council Meeting
At tonight’s Full Council meeting elected members approved the Council’s budget for 2026/27. Councillors voted to prioritise school budgets, protect vital children and adult’s social care, and strengt… Content last updated: 23 February 2026
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UK’s first national security operations centre launches in Wales
The first national scheme of its kind in the UK, which will protect Welsh local authorities and all fire and rescue services in Wales from cyber-attacks, has launched today (Friday, May 10). Led by th… Content last updated: 10 May 2024