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Innovative housing and learning project shortlisted for awards
The redevelopment of the County Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) at Gurnos has been shortlisted for two national awards. The building, which will open before Christmas as ‘a uniqu… Content last updated: 27 October 2022
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‘Honorary Welshman’ Malcolm becomes Mayor for a second time
Cllr Malcolm Colbran has been elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil for the second time in three years after Covid-19 prevented him from carrying out the role fully in 2021-22. At the Council’s Annual Gener… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil’s first five-star holiday billing
A suite of luxury holiday self-catering cottages has become the first Merthyr Tydfil accommodation to be awarded a coveted five stars by Visit Wales. The Pencerrig Collection, which comprises seven ho… Content last updated: 16 June 2023
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Derelict site to become modern hub for Merthyr Tydfil businesses
A trio of Merthyr Tydfil businessmen have formed a new company to develop a ‘problem’ brownfield site into the county borough’s latest business park. The area of land at on Pant Industrial Estate, Dow… Content last updated: 18 July 2023
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Successful Insport event held at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre
Today, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre hosted a free sports event, specifically aimed at promoting disability sport and inclusive opportunities across Merthyr Tydfil. The event was organised by Active M… Content last updated: 16 February 2024
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Greenfield Special School has developed a new Wellbeing App
Pupils in Greenfield Special School have been working with a company called Value Added Education for the last 3 months to design an app focused on improving wellbeing and reducing stress. The past 3… Content last updated: 18 July 2024
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Communication boards installed across Merthyr County Borough
Merthyr Tydfil CBC are incredibly grateful to have received symbol-based communication boards through funding from the Welsh Government's 'Talk with Me' plan. These boards are invaluable tools in help… Content last updated: 19 July 2024
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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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Cyfarthfa Supporters’ Zone for Merthyr Half Marathon
As part of the events and activities to celebrate Cyfarthfa200 – the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle – the 2025 Merthyr Half Marathon route will come through Cyfarthfa Park and past the iconic Cyfarth… Content last updated: 13 March 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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Bus interchange shortlisted for prestigious national construction awards
Merthyr Tydfil’s trailblazing new bus interchange is in the running for two national construction awards, only a month after its opening. The bus station has been shortlisted from almost 100 ‘outstand… Content last updated: 20 July 2021
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Council seeks views on former bus station site
The Council is consulting residents on what they would like to see on the site of the old bus station which closed in June when the new bus interchange at Swan Street opened. View Survey Initial i… Content last updated: 01 February 2022
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Council asks for support in finalising ‘Economic Vision’
Merthyr Tydfil businesses and residents are being asked to help the Council finalise its ambitious 15-year plan to unlock the county borough’s ‘great economic potential’. A consultation carried out ea… Content last updated: 28 September 2021
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YMCA to become ‘high quality commercial space in a uniquely historic setting’
The landmark former YMCA building is set to undergo a transformation into ‘an inspirational hub for economic and social activity in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil’. The Grade II Listed building, which ha… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Unique training and residential hub opened by Minister
A unique training and residential centre in Merthyr Tydfil was officially opened today (22 March, 2023) by Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan MS. The Compass Community H… Content last updated: 22 March 2023
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Merthyr Primary Schools Rugby World Cup 2023
We met with Mr Craig Lynch, Deputy Head at Pantysgallog Primary School, who sparked the idea of Merthyr Tydfil’s very own Primary School Rugby World Cup, taking place on Wednesday 18 October, 10am-2pm… Content last updated: 05 October 2023
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Luxury Merthyr Tydfil hotel arises on site of historic local bakery
This autumn, Merthyr Tydfil town centre will welcome a new boutique hotel — within the former walls of historic bakery and confectioners, Howfield’s & Son (est. 1921). The hotel is due to be open… Content last updated: 24 October 2023
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44 medals awarded to Merthyr Tydfil pupils at the Cardiff Eisteddfod!
On the evening of Friday 26th January, pupils across Merthyr Tydfil attended the Cardiff Eisteddfod for an evening full of competitions, Welsh Language and culture. A total of 44 medals were awarded t… Content last updated: 06 February 2024