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Council purchases St Tydfil Shopping Centre
Merthyr Tydfil’s indoor shopping centre has been purchased by the County Borough Council with the intention of it playing a major role in the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’. Built in 197… Content last updated: 21 December 2021
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Training
A selection of online training videos are available for school staff supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The videos can be accessed via the Merthyr EAL Network on Hwb. Fo… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Data Protection - subject access request
Important information: This form is currently undergoing testing, please do not use it. You can find a link to our forms section here Content last updated: 03 July 2019
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Fair processing and Consent Form: Elected Members
Important information: This form is currently undergoing testing, please do not use it. You can find a link to our forms section here Content last updated: 03 July 2019
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Notification of a Death
Important information: This form is currently undergoing testing, please do not use it. You can find a link to our forms section here Content last updated: 04 June 2019
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Britain’s Got Talent star unveils latest art project celebrating local authority foster carers across Wales
Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s foster carers do, as Redhouse Cymru will also light up in orange this Foster Care Fortnight. While… Content last updated: 21 January 2022
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Alcohol and Entertainment licence
The Licensing Act 2003 introduced a new licensing system administered by the local authority in its capacity as the Licensing Authority for its area, and amalgamated six existing licensing regimes (al… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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World Childrens Day 2024
Children's rights are at the heart of everything we do. We have a long history of supporting and upholding children’s rights in Wales. One hundred years on from the Declaration of the Rights of the Ch… Content last updated: 20 November 2024
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Statement from Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
I am aware of conversations circulating online regarding Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision in Merthyr Tydfil, so I’d like to provide some clarity on the Council’s position. A letter was issued… Content last updated: 03 February 2026
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Off to a flying ‘art’ — local artist unveils first private gallery in Merthyr Tydfil town centre
Local portrait artist Aimie Sutton has opened the first independent/private studio and art gallery in Merthyr Tydfil — following the success of her two-year-old online business. ‘The Art of Aimie’ off… Content last updated: 21 September 2022
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Get Cosmetic Confident
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) is issuing a strong warning to consumers about the growing threat posed by illegal and counterfeit cosmetic products being both on high street shops and online. These pro… Content last updated: 12 November 2025
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Eisteddfod Clwstwr showcases Welsh talent in the County Borough
Today, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil will show off their creative talents in the Eisteddfod Clwstwr, an online event showcasing Welsh language talents. Young people will play instruments, act, dan… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE
Here at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we take abuse or aggression that's directed towards our staff by members of the public extremely seriously, whether it's face-to face, over the telephone… Content last updated: 30 September 2025
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Virtual Merthyr Tour will feature as part of Visit Wales’s national trails campaign
Merthyr Tydfil is set to play a prominent role in a new national tourism promotional campaign coinciding with the launch of the Council’s online tour of our fantastic landscape. Virtual Merthyr – A 36… Content last updated: 05 November 2024