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Record Green Flags haul for Merthyr Tydfil’s parks and gardens
Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for Council and community-run parks and gardens, currently ranking it sixth in the table of 22 local authority areas across Wales. A tota… Content last updated: 29 July 2022
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7 years of start-up success in Merthyr Tydfil — as enterprise centre (MTEC) notes 36% rise in new business registrations
2022 marks the 7th anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre (MTEC) — a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training, designed to support the needs of… Content last updated: 12 August 2022
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Glynmil residents celebrate Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month in style
Glynmil Gypsy Travellers’ Site was alive with the sound of residents, local schoolchildren, partners, and volunteers all celebrating Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month in June. The lawns and community… Content last updated: 19 July 2023
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Academy of Success Celebration Evening 2023
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Friday 23 June 2023 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisations a… Content last updated: 25 July 2023
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Statement on the Castle Hotel
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have been relying on B&B’s such as the The Castle Hotel over a number of years, more so in the past 2-3 years following the ‘No one left out’ Welsh Government… Content last updated: 21 August 2023
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BillyChip delivers hope and kindness to those who need it most in Merthyr Tydfil
The Hideout café is the first local business leading the way in Merthyr Tydfil by signing up to the very unique BillyChip project, supporting those most in need within the town centre. The project br… Content last updated: 21 September 2023
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Community Food Pantry receives £5,000 grant to help residents in need this Christmas
Gellideg Foundation is one of ten foodbanks or pantries within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough that was awarded a cost-of-living support payment for the sum of £5,000. The local authority grant wi… Content last updated: 22 December 2023
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Funding secured for re-development of Castle House
Funding has been secured through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme to re-develop Castle House into a property for assisted living and over-50’s accommodation. Following discussions b… Content last updated: 30 July 2024
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Labour-led administration takes over political leadership of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
At a Council meeting held tonight, Wednesday 18 September, it was approved to appoint Labour Councillor Brent Carter as the new Leader of MTCBC.The previous Independent Group Leader, Councillor Gerain… Content last updated: 19 September 2024
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Two High Street Shops hit with fines over illegal vape sales
Two Town centre shops have appeared before Merthyr Magistrates Court for selling vapes to a 15 year old boy in Merthyr Tydfil. One of the businesses also sold a vape which did not comply with UK Regul… Content last updated: 14 October 2024
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Young Leaders Event sees over 170 pupils recruited in Merthyr Primary Schools
A Young Leaders event took place in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 7th of November. The initiative, headed up by Active Merthyr, MTCBC’s Sport Development department, saw up to 8 pupils fro… Content last updated: 07 November 2024
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Volunteers from Merthyr Tydfil and beyond collect 384 bags of litter in support of #SpringCleanCymru
An incredible 384 bags of rubbish were collected at a popular Merthyr attraction on Friday 4 April, as 172 volunteers carried out a littler pick along the Taff Trail in preparation for the Easter brea… Content last updated: 07 April 2025
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Local Builder fined and ordered to pay compensation for unsafe gas works and Building Regulations deficiencies
On 9th April 2025, at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court, Harry Nixon, trading as HDH Building and Maintenance of Merthyr Tydfil, pleaded guilty to offences against Trading Standards legislation in a ca… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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Learners in Merthyr Tydfil Hit All the Right Notes with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales!
The halls of Merthyr Tydfil rang out with the sounds of symphonic brilliance this May as 60 young musicians from across local schools and the Merthyr Tydfil Youth Orchestra experienced a once-in-a-lif… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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Deputy Head Teacher wins Lifetime Achievement Award for transformative work
Greenfield Special School’s Deputy Head Teacher, Carol Conway, has been recognised with a Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards. Chosen from thousands o… Content last updated: 18 June 2025
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Looking for business premises
Surplus Council land and property is managed by our Estates Department. New Development Opportunities Current Land and Property For Sale For a list of current properties for sale, please visit the Pau… Content last updated: 15 March 2023
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Burial and Cremation
Arranging a Burial or Cremation When a person dies it is common practice for the family to contact a funeral director to carry out their wishes for the forthcoming funeral. The funeral director then m… Content last updated: 11 April 2023
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Scaffolding and Hoarding
Scaffolding licence - Make an application You cannot erect scaffolding, mobile towers or hydraulic platforms on the public highway without a licence from the Council. Regulation Summary Scaffolding, m… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Countryside Information and Advice
Countryside & Wildlife Legislation In order to protect nature and wildlife there are several separate pieces of legislation. If you are doing any type of work outdoors it is important to know abou… Content last updated: 02 July 2025