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Citizenship ceremonies
What is Citizenship? From December 31st 2003 it became mandatory for all new British citizens (with the exception of those under 18 years of age) to attend a ceremony (held in the new citizens' local… Content last updated: 03 April 2025
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Goetre Lane Clean-up a Massive Success
Last week, a 600-manhour weeklong clean-up operation took place around the Goetre Lane area to tidy up the mess that had been caused by fly tippers. Volunteers from the Gurnos Men’s Project assisted… Content last updated: 29 October 2021
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Volunteers clear over 12 tonnes from local beauty spot
In October, 14 volunteers gave up their weekend to clear fly-tipping from a Merthyr beauty spot. The event, which was organised by MTCBC Neighbourhood Services Apprentice Daniel Lewis, saw people come… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Arrangements for Proclamation Day in Merthyr Tydfil
This Sunday, 11th September 2022, Proclamation Day will take place at 1:30pm outside the Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil. The Proclamation will be read by The High Sheriff, in the presence of The Lord Li… Content last updated: 14 December 2022
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Fly-tipping investigations lead to culprits in court
In the past year, 25 criminal investigations in to fly-tipping have led to 19 cases referred for prosecution, with six Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) of £400 paid and fines of almost £1,500 ordered. A f… Content last updated: 17 June 2023
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Council to enforce the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014 by seizing stray horses
Over recent months the Council has received increasing complaints of horses straying onto the public highway, residential areas, schools, and footpaths. Straying horses present a risk to the public, e… Content last updated: 29 September 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proud to receive bronze award for the prestigious One Planet Standard accreditation
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet can… Content last updated: 22 July 2024
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Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit?
Too many people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare are currently missing out on Pension Credit so we’re encouraging anyone over State Pension age to check their eligibility.Pension Credit gives you… Content last updated: 22 October 2024
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Local street artist transforms town centre alley
Tee2Sugars, a local South Wales street artist, has transformed an area of Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre, turning a small disused alleyway in to a vibrant and colourful piece of art. The SPF funded commun… Content last updated: 08 April 2025
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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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Sensory Room
The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach is home to a state of the art Sensory Room. It is full of wonderful and exciting equipment and play activities suitable for all ages and those with Addit… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil CBC demonstrates commitment to a cleaner, greener Wales through One Planet Standard: Silver Accreditation
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect the earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Older People's Commissioner Completed Comprehensive Week-Long Engagement in Merthyr Tydfil
Rhian Bowen-Davies, the Older People's Commissioner for Wales, successfully concluded a week-long community visit to Merthyr Tydfil, focusing on connecting with local residents and understanding their… Content last updated: 01 December 2025
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Child Employment licence
The Education Welfare Service is responsible for the monitoring and issuing of licences relating to the employment of children within Merthyr Tydfil. A child is employed if he/she assists in any trade… Content last updated: 08 April 2022
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FOOD & FUN 2021!
Merthyr Tydfil schoolchildren are willingly going back to school this summer – as part of an initiative to make them healthy, happy and physically active. The pupils of Goetre, St Aloysius RC, St Mary… Content last updated: 04 August 2021
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Council supports Merthyr Tydfil-wide anti-bullying campaign
The County Borough Council is giving its backing to the development of an anti-bullying campaign together with children and young people across Merthyr Tydfil. Having had an Anti-Bullying Strategy for… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ nomination for Merthyr Tydfil CBC at Welsh Housing Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Welsh Housing Awards 2023 in ‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ for our Pen Y Dre Apartments / Compa… Content last updated: 01 November 2023
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Young Leaders Event sees over 170 pupils recruited in Merthyr Primary Schools
A Young Leaders event took place in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 7th of November. The initiative, headed up by Active Merthyr, MTCBC’s Sport Development department, saw up to 8 pupils fro… Content last updated: 07 November 2024
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Child Entertainment and Employment Licenses
Child Performance Licence When is a Child Performance licence required For all children from birth up to the end of their compulsory education. This is defined as the last Friday in June in the acade… Content last updated: 19 November 2024