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Council congratulates Stephens and George Trust on ‘grand slam’ of top awards
The Council offer our congratulations to Merthyr Tydfil’s Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust for its grand slam of prestigious awards this summer. Hot on the heels of picking up the Queen'… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Eisteddfod Champions Reminisce Their Victory with Councillors
Earlier today, pupils from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Santes Tudful, Pen y Dre High School, and Merthyr College shared their winning performances from the recent Urdd Eisteddfod with Councillors. The Urdd… Content last updated: 27 June 2022
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Local butchers fined over £5,000 for out-of-date food sales
A local butcher has been convicted of selling out of date food products following a visit carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC). Craigs Meat S… Content last updated: 24 September 2025
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Council Tax increase of 1%
At tonight’s meeting of Full Council members agreed a Council Tax increase of 1% for the 2022/23 financial year. This equates to an increase of 33 pence per week (£17.29 per year) for a ‘Band D’ prope… Content last updated: 06 February 2023
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Wheeled Bin
From 1st April 2025 there will be a £18.72 administration and delivery charge for any replacement wheeled bins. Collected every two weeks and must be put out by 7.00 a.m. on your collection day. Plea… Content last updated: 29 April 2025
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About The Current Mayor
Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026 Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, tak… Content last updated: 12 September 2025
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Black Recycling Box
Recycling boxes - Collected every week Each household will have three recycling boxes, one for paper, one for glass bottles and jars and one for cardboard. NB: from 5th April 2021 card and glass must… Content last updated: 21 March 2025
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Keys to £11m bus interchange handed over
The County Borough Council has been handed the keys to the new Merthyr Tydfil bus interchange by main contractor Morgan Sindall ahead of the building’s opening next month. All bus services will transf… Content last updated: 29 April 2021
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Joint statement from South Wales Police and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
We are aware of concerns within the Merthyr Tydfil community regarding youths engaging in crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area. A multiagency group, consisting of police, local authority… Content last updated: 13 March 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil schools ready to celebrate 15 years of UK’s largest travel to school challenge
Schools in Merthyr Tydfil county still have time to sign up to the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting, and cycling to school challenge. Taking place from the 11th to the 22nd of March 2024, Sust… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Household waste fly-tipper fined £400
A Fochriw resident has been fined for fly-tipping on mountain land off Bogey Road after County Borough Council Environmental Health Officers identified the culprit. The woman paid a £400 fixed penalty… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Infrastructure
Merthyr Tydfil offers excellent opportunities for investment, it is situated just 24 miles from the Capital City of Wales, Cardiff, which is easily accessible via the A470, the A470 also provides good… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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History comes to life in Taff Bargoed thanks to the ‘Heritage Hub’
Next year, the Heritage Hub at Treharris Boys & Girls Club will celebrate their 100th year since the club’s opening in 1923 and to celebrate the centenary, will be delivering a year-long programme… Content last updated: 22 August 2022
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Council planning 21st Century transformation for shopping centre
A Merthyr Tydfil shopping centre built in 1970 is set for a 21st century transformation after being purchased by the County Borough Council. As part of the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’… Content last updated: 03 February 2023
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What If I Don’t Agree?
If you don’t agree with a decision made by the school, ask to speak to the class teacher, Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO) or the Headteacher, so they can discuss this with you. Some thin… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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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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Old bus station to be made secure and safe in preparation for future development
Work will begin to erect hoarding around the current bus station to safeguard the public as soon as it closes on Saturday night (12 June). The following morning the first buses will depart the new bus… Content last updated: 10 June 2021
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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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Ty Enfys Dementia Care Unit first in UK to receive Level 1 ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ Accreditation
Last week, Kier Hardie’s Ty Enfys Dementia Day Care Unit received the ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ outstanding accreditation, a first to be awarded in Wales. The audit by Meaningful Care Matters (MCM) fo… Content last updated: 20 January 2022
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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