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Goetre Primary School Pupil Wins Food and Fun Competition!
To mark the 10-year anniversary of the Welsh Government's incredible school holiday enrichment programme, Food and Fun, children from participating schools were invited to get creative and design a co… Content last updated: 27 June 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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Litter found on 99% of main roads in Wales
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is urging motorists to ‘drive your litter home’ as new data reveals that litter is present on nearly every main road in Wales. Surveys carried out by Keep Wales T… Content last updated: 19 February 2026
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Merthyr Tydfil Schools Shine at SEREN Debate Competition
Four secondary schools from across Merthyr Tydfil came together recently for a dynamic, full day SEREN debate competition that showcased the confidence, intellect, and teamwork of local pupils. The SE… Content last updated: 10 March 2026
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Cyfarthfa High School Celebrates Outstanding National Debate Success
Cyfarthfa High School is celebrating an exceptional achievement after its debate team secured second place in the national finals of a prestigious all Wales debating competition held at Oxford Univers… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
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Free town centre weekend parking in May and June
Merthyr Tydfil town centre shops and businesses will also be receiving a shot in the arm this spring and early summer, courtesy of free weekend parking for customers. The County Borough Council and Bi… Content last updated: 20 April 2021
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Residents agree plans to install average speed cameras
Following two rounds of consultation, residents of Merthyr Vale and Mount Pleasant have agreed on the installation of average speed cameras on the section of the A4054 Cardiff Road that runs through t… 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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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
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High Street business convicted of selling fake ‘designer’ clothes
A Merthyr Tydfil town centre retailer has been fined £4,000 for selling fake designer label clothes following charges brought by the County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Service. Hardial Singh,… Content last updated: 16 February 2022
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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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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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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