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Official ground-breaking ceremony at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School
Work has officially started on the Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School, which was officially marked by a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday 25 October and officiated by the Catholic Archbishop… Content last updated: 28 October 2024
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Help to live at home Independently
Our aim is to help people stay living safely at home for as long as possible. If you’re struggling with any areas of living independently, there are a range of solutions and services to help you. Content last updated: 27 January 2022
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New research highlights expertise and support provided by social workers in Merthyr Tydfil, in attempt to encourage more people to foster
With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing. We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we ne… Content last updated: 07 November 2024
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CONTACT Community Newspaper
CONTACT Newspaper is our way of keeping you, our residents, informed about what's happening across Merthyr Tydfil. From events to Regeneration projects, recycling information to education news, each… Content last updated: 03 December 2025
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Flooding Emergencies
Be Prepared In a flood you may find you’re without lighting, heating or a telephone line. The following simple actions will help you to be prepared. The time to think about it is now – don’t wait unti… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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Proposals to improve Rhydycar footbridge
As part of its Active Travel programme, the Council is considering plans to improve the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The current footbridge is a well-used r… Content last updated: 13 January 2022
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Upgrades to start on local sports facilities
Residents of Aberfan will see fencing and equipment start to arrive on the Grove Fields car park from Monday. This is ahead of exciting redevelopment work on the existing astroturf that has been out o… Content last updated: 09 November 2025
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Home to School Transport Overview
You have a legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly and this includes arranging travel to and from school, meeting the costs of this and accompanying your child as neces… Content last updated: 11 September 2025
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House to house collections licence
Door to door collections for money and/or goods, including envelope collections and those from pub to pub need to be licensed. The Home Office Licenses national collections, such as Christian Aid etc.… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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Work related Accreditation and Training
Inspire2 Achieve offer a wide variety of training courses to suit all levels, abilities and circumstances. The delivery of courses will vary from 1 day taster sessions to more in-depth and advanced t… Content last updated: 07 March 2024
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Join our Online Citizens Panel!
It is our job to give all of our customers a platform to have their voices heard, and often that means seeking out the customers we don't hear from as much. We don't just want our fans or ambassadors… Content last updated: 21 July 2021
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Join our Citizens Panel
Join our Citizens Panel It is our job to give all of our customers a platform to have their voices heard, and often that means seeking out the customers we don't hear from as much. We don't just wan… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
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Road closure for footbridge removal
A section of Avenue de Clichy will be closed to the public for one day on 16 July to allow a crane to remove the old River Taff footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre… Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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Green light for Active Travel improvements
The Council is about to commence work on a series of walking and cycling improvement projects as part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme. Monday 15 November will see the start of w… Content last updated: 09 November 2021
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Universal Primary FREE School Meals
Welsh Government aims to provide every child in primary school in Wales with a free school meal by September 2024, regardless of household income. From February 19th 2024, UPFSM (Universal Primary Fre… Content last updated: 15 February 2024
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£500,000 makeover for Glynmil Caravan Park
The Welsh Government Minister for Social Justice has visited Glynmil Caravan Park in Merthyr Tydfil to learn about plans to make it ‘a safe, modern and secure place to live’. Redevelopment work has be… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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