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Merthyr Tydfil named among UK’s top 10 Easter break 2022 destinations
Merthyr Tydfil’s tourism sector is bouncing back from the pandemic after being named one of the top 10 trending UK destinations this Easter for Airbnb stays. The online marketplace for homestays and h… Content last updated: 09 April 2022
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Statement RE bus services in Merthyr Tydfil
Further to recent statements made by Dawn Bowden MS regarding bus services in Merthyr Tydfil, we would like to remind residents that the vast majority of the local bus service network is run purely on… Content last updated: 01 August 2022
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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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Work to begin on new Rhydycar footbridge
Work is about to begin on replacing the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The footpath from the bridge to the gyratory system on Avenue de Clichy will be closed… Content last updated: 15 November 2022
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Christmas lights switch-on road closures
Because of our Family Fun Day and Christmas lights switch-on this coming weekend, a number of town centre roads and car parks will be closed. Gillar Street Car Park will be closed from 6pm Thursday 17… Content last updated: 16 November 2022
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Bus Service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach returning this October
We are delighted to confirm that the bus service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach will re-start from Monday 2nd October. The new service will be run by Peter’s Minibuses, thanks to funds from Welsh Governm… Content last updated: 29 September 2023
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Glebeland site development given the go-ahead
Welsh Government has agreed its funding package for the redevelopment of the former Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station site. The circa £1m development will see the unused space transformed into a marketplace… Content last updated: 22 January 2024
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What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up t… Content last updated: 02 April 2024
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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
In May the Council entered into an agreement with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to temporarily occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre while work continues to find a perm… Content last updated: 17 July 2024
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Consumed alcohol or used drugs? Don’t drive
Drivers and riders have a legal responsibility to comply with the law on drink and drug driving. Impairment significantly increases the risk of collisions and can have devastating consequences. As we… Content last updated: 11 December 2024
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Update on Pontsticill
Following Storm Bert, we experienced two landslips located in Ponsticill. In addition to the slips, we had a void open up in Nant Morlais, Pant and had no choice but to redirect our resources to this… Content last updated: 19 December 2024
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100 Young Learners Empowered by ‘Superwomen of Construction’ in Celebration of International Women’s Day
Merthyr Tydfil, March 2025 – In an exciting and inspiring event held to mark International Women’s Day, 100 Year 8 learners from across the Borough were treated to a day filled with empowerment, motiv… Content last updated: 17 March 2025
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Community and Day Centres
The Directorate’s Day Centres assist those people who need intensive or specialist help. Finding the right one for you will depend upon an assessment of your needs. For example, you may need help with… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Lifeline ‘Peace of Mind’ Service (Community Alarms)
We all cherish our independence and the comforts of our own home. But there is sometimes the worry that living alone could mean living at risk. For a small weekly charge, anyone who may need to summon… Content last updated: 15 September 2025
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Voting by Proxy
If you cannot vote in person you can ask someone to vote for you. This is called a proxy vote. Who can vote by proxy? Proxy votes are available to anyone who is registered to vote. You can only appl… Content last updated: 07 February 2024
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Disabled Parking Bays
Anyone with a Blue Badge can use a Disabled Persons parking bay Disabled Persons Parking Bay Locations Castle Car Park Castle Multi Storey Car Park St Tydfil Car Park River Taff Car Park Pontmorlais… Content last updated: 23 September 2022
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MTYM May 2022 Newsletter
Bore da The MTYM Centre young musicians have all worked extremely hard this half-term polishing their BBC Ten Pieces repertoire. Rehearsals will continue until July 19 2022. Please note however, there… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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The Importance of Play
To achieve a play friendly society that offers a wide range of play and recreational opportunities, it is necessary for all partners within the community to work together for this purpose. MTCBC ackno… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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Charitable and Discretionary Relief
Charities are entitled to relief from rates on any non-domestic property, which is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. Relief is given at 80% of the rate bill, and billing authorities have… Content last updated: 23 July 2024