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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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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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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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New Haystack Café set to open in Merthyr Tydfil
The Haystack Café, a Welsh farm-style café and coffee shop, is set to open its second venue in Merthyr Tydfil and will be based within the former Howfields Bakery building on the High Street. The owne… Content last updated: 21 February 2024
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Dogsden Day Care Ltd fined for misleading advertising
Dogsden Day Care Ltd and its Director Julian Bones fined for misleading advertising at Merthyr Magistrates Court following a Trading Standards Investigation. Julian Bones, the Director of Dogsden Day… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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Business Education Together Partnership Launch Event this January!
The Business Education Together Partnership is gathering pace in Merthyr Tydfil with the aim of raising the aspirations of our children and young people. We know that it is only through collaboration… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Rogue Trader who ripped off a Merthyr Tydfil resident is fined
A rogue trader who conned a customer out of over £18,000 has pleaded guilty to Trading Standards offences at Merthyr Magistrates Court. Elegant Driveways and Landscaping Ltd. of Hazell Drive, Newport,… Content last updated: 08 October 2024
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Statement from the Leader of the Council on Stroke Services at Prince Charles Hospital
As of the 8th of January 2025, expert staff and services for those requiring emergency treatment and care for a stroke, will be based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital (RGH) at Llantrisant.The Health Bo… Content last updated: 07 January 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil to receive £20 million investment though the Plan for Neighbourhoods funding
Alex Norris MP, Minister for Local Growth and Building Safety, announced this week an extra £1.5bn in investment for 75 communities across the UK, with Merthyr Tydfil being one of the chosen towns. A… Content last updated: 10 March 2025
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Cyfarthfa Castle Birthday Bash a Roaring Success!
The recent Birthday Weekend celebrations at Cyfarthfa Castle were an absolute blast, with the community coming together to mark this special occasion in style! The weekend was packed with an incredibl… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Council launches parking payments app
Parking in Merthyr Tydfil is now easier following the launch of an app that takes payments without transaction fees and help motorists locate parking areas before they leave the house. The County Boro… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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High Voltage Advances with EV Chargers for the County Borough
The Council are speeding up the growth of Electric Vehicle charging network points across Merthyr Tydfil to facilitate the growth of electric vehicles, supporting their commitment to becoming a Net Ze… Content last updated: 24 June 2022
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Cabinet agrees ‘happy medium’ on taxi fares increase
The County Borough Council’s Cabinet has agreed to a request from taxi owners to increase the current rate of fares for Merthyr Tydfil, but to only 30p for the first mile, rather than the 50p suggeste… Content last updated: 07 July 2022
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Merthyr residents attend Welsh learning promotional event.
Today, residents attended Twyn community hub for an adult community learning Welsh language marketing event, one of 6 events that will be held across the County Borough through July and August. This… Content last updated: 13 July 2022
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Free festive parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers
Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this festive season of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Christmas Family Fun Day, Saturday 19 November. The County Boro… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ win at Welsh Housing Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, in partnership with Merthyr Valleys Homes, has won the ‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ at the Welsh Housing Awards 2023 for o… Content last updated: 08 December 2023