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Bus interchange wins Wales’s top building award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has picked up its fifth prestigious award in the space of a year, this time being named the best building project in Wales 2022. The £13m bus station was announced… Content last updated: 05 July 2022
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Councils unite to show support at Pride Cymru 2022
Last Saturday, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and diversity. The author… Content last updated: 01 September 2022
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Reduced running times for Christmas lights
Businesses looking for a small but perfectly formed office space geared to meet to all their requirements will find just the ticket in Merthyr Tydfil. The County Borough Council’s Orbit Business Centr… Content last updated: 09 November 2022
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TikTok star Lewis adds twinkle to lights switch-on
Merthyr Tydfil’s very own TikTok-dominating star dancer Lewis Leigh is joining the guest list at next week’s Christmas lights switch-on. The 21-year-old viral sensation who even appeared on the Good M… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Former Llysfaen Respite Care Homes Cefn Coed Y Cymmer
Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are seeking your views on the redevelopment of the former Llysfaen respite care homes, Cefn Coed y Cymmer in Merthyr Tydfil… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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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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Don’t forget your ID at this year’s polling stations!
Just a polite reminder to residents that in some elections in Wales, like Police and Crime Commissioner elections, UK parliamentary by-elections, and recall petitions, voters will need to show photo I… Content last updated: 12 April 2024
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Roads closed overnight for pedestrian crossing work
Sections of Lower High Street will be closed overnight the next two Sundays for work to construct a new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’ the other side of the… Content last updated: 17 February 2022
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Please take part in our economic recovery survey
As non-essential shops re-open across Wales, Merthyr Tydfil businesses are being urged to take part in a survey that will help the Council to help them. Our County Borough Wide Economic Vision and Rec… Content last updated: 10 January 2022
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Council congratulates Big Heart on prestigious award
The County Borough Council has congratulated the Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil on being named one of the best business-led town centre partnerships in the UK. The Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement Dis… Content last updated: 27 May 2021
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Consultation on plans to improve town centre section of Taff Trail
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to improve the safety of and environment for pedestrians and cyclists using a busy town centre section of the Taff Trail. The proposal is to… Content last updated: 14 June 2021
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Consultation on plans to improve pedestrian provision in the town centre
The County Borough Council is consulting residents and businesses on plans to create a better environment within the town centre by making improvements to the existing crossing on Victoria Street. The… Content last updated: 18 January 2022
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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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Christmas lights switch-on virtual due to Covid-19 uncertainty
The continuing uncertainty caused by the pandemic means that Merthyr Tydfil’s Christmas lights will have a ‘virtual’ switch-on for the second year in a row. With Covid-19 infections still at a high ra… Content last updated: 22 October 2021
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Residents agree plans to extend average speed cameras
Residents in parts of Merthyr Vale, Plymouth and Treharris Wards have agreed with proposals to extend the planned average speed cameras along the A4054 (Cardiff Road). The public consultation exercise… Content last updated: 28 October 2021
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Free weekend Christmas parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers
Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this year of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Saturday (13 November). The County Borough Council and Big Heart of Merth… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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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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Work to start on Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s innovative makeover
Work is about to begin on transforming the Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos into an innovative training and accommodation centre for the county borough’s young residents. The building… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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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