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Public can object to proposed taxi fares increase
The County Borough Council’s Cabinet has approved a request from taxi owners to increase the current rate of fares for Merthyr Tydfil – but residents still have time to raise objections. A letter sent… Content last updated: 21 June 2022
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Popular Pontmorlais eateries sign up for hot chilli ticket
Some of the town’s most popular restaurants, bars and cafés have signed up for the hottest ticket in town when the Merthyr Street Chilli Fiesta returns this weekend. The ‘Pontmorlais Chilli Trail’, fu… Content last updated: 21 June 2022
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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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Road closures for Pontmorlais Heritage Victorian Day
A number of town centre roads will be closed during the daytime this Thursday (18 August) for the Pontmorlais Townscape ‘Heritage Victorian Day’. Between 6am and 4:30pm, there will be closures to: Po… Content last updated: 16 August 2022
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Historical status meaning delays in repairs to Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge
The Council is working as quickly as possible to repair Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge, but complications caused by the bridge’s important historical status – along with ecological issues - have delayed progres… Content last updated: 26 August 2022
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Funding secured for swimming pool and skate park
A successful bid for Welsh Government funding will see the swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre and nearby skate park undergo refurbishment costing around £5.3m. Following the announcement,… Content last updated: 14 October 2022
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Want a career in hospitality? Take the plunge with the Mine!
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and beyond interested in a career in hospitality are being offered the chance to find out what positions are available at one of the county borough’s newest and most popula… Content last updated: 03 November 2022
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Bringing Casa Bianca to Merthyr Tydfil — our role at the Council
What’s known as the Milbourne Chambers building is a well-known sight in Merthyr Tydfil town centre — with its recognisable clock tower and central location. Despite having multiple occupants over the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Bus interchange wins another UK award
Merthyr Tydfil Bus Interchange has added to its already extensive list of honours with a UK-wide accolade at this year’s prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence… Content last updated: 06 December 2022
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Ensure your pet is boarded with a licensed operator
The Council’s Licensing Department is urging Merthyr Tydfil residents to ensure that they use only licensed animal boarders to look after their pets. Anyone providing accommodation for other people’s… Content last updated: 19 January 2023
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Refurbished Gurnos community hub opens doors to residents
A Merthyr Tydfil community and residential centre which recently underwent a £1.2m redevelopment programme is being officially opened next month. Compass Community Hub and Housing Project at Gurnos, f… Content last updated: 23 February 2023
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Come and try something new at the Compass Community Hub!
Merthyr Tydfil residents looking to train for new career outlets, upskill or simply take up a new hobby or activity are being invited to attend an open day next Thursday (23 March). The Compass Commun… Content last updated: 16 March 2023
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School street closed to motorists in safety campaign trial
A school street in Merthyr Tydfil will be temporarily closed to traffic next week as part of a trial for plans to improve road safety in the areas. The road outside Goetre Primary School will shut dur… Content last updated: 12 May 2023
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'Proud Councils' celebrate Pride Cymru’s Parade
On Saturday 17 June, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South East and Mid Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and di… Content last updated: 20 June 2023
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County Borough Council Statement on the future of bus services in Merthyr Tydfil
The Council is working closely with Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Regional Transport Authority on the future of the bus network in Merthyr Tydfil. A financial package introduced by Welsh Go… Content last updated: 29 June 2023
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Closure of a section of Vaynor Road for landslip prevention works
From Monday 4th September the section of Vaynor Road between the Aberglais Inn and Dol-Y-Coed House will be closed for approximately seven months. Over the past three years the Council has been workin… Content last updated: 22 August 2023
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Museum closing temporarily for collections store move
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery will be closed for two weeks from Monday 6th November to allow its stored art collections to be relocated to a new off-site store. As well as match funding from… Content last updated: 01 November 2023
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Town Centre Wardens initiative improves local church grounds
St David's Church was grateful to receive support to revitalise their yard and garden area recently, with the help of Merthyr Tydfil CBC Town Centre Wardens and members of the community. Whilst patrol… Content last updated: 12 December 2023
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Pantysgallog Primary achieves GOLD Rights Respecting School Award
Pantysgallog Primary has been working with UNICEF over the past five years, and has recently been awarded the prestigious Gold Award after working through the Bronze and Silver awards. The award is gr… Content last updated: 06 February 2024
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Welsh Music Day celebrated across Merthyr Tydfil
‘Merthyr Forever’, our song written especially for the Borough, rang out across our social media channels on Friday February 9th. We really did 'join together as one’ for Welsh Music Day, as it was ce… Content last updated: 14 February 2024