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European Funding – Lifelong Learning Programmes
The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) provides opportunities for organisations, staff and learners involved in education and training across Europe to work together, learn from each others' expertise,… Content last updated: 10 May 2021
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Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter
What is the Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter (THI)? The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is an historic building improvements grant scheme under the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) programme. Its main obj… Content last updated: 24 January 2022
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What if I'm unable to make decisions?
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects people aged 16 or over and provides a framework to protect people who may not be able to make decisions for themselves. A lack of capacity could be because of a se… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Mental Health
Mental Health Services is part of the social care element of social services. This section is aimed at providing you with general information about Mental Health Services, information on how people c… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Land and Biodiversity
What the council are doing 16 of our grassland sites throughout the County Borough are now being managed by our new cut and collect machines purchased through the Welsh Government grant ‘Local Places… Content last updated: 22 August 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil’s £12m bus interchange opening next week
The first buses will depart Merthyr Tydfil’s new £12m state-of-the-art bus interchange next week, on Sunday, June 13. The station is the first in Wales that allows for the charging of electric vehicle… Content last updated: 04 June 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil gets a 21st century Mine!
A hugely popular South Wales restaurant attracting diners from across the UK is branching out into Merthyr Tydfil. The Mine at CF47 & Castelany's Fine Dining will also help the local economy by cr… Content last updated: 20 October 2021
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Iconic Merthyr Tydfil Deli returns to the High Street after 40 years
Founded by Jim and Joan Johnson in 1982, Johnsons’ Delicatessen was once a haven of Italian meat, cheese and sweet-treats in Merthyr Tydfil — operating for more than a decade. Now, nearly 40 years lat… Content last updated: 22 December 2021
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Coed y Dderwen Eco Warriors fighting for a Greener Valley
Pupils at Merthyr Tydfil’s Coed Y Dderwen Primary School have been fully embracing post-lockdown classroom time using polytunnels and forests in their personal war against climate change. Under th… Content last updated: 13 June 2022
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Lights, Camera, Action! as Pen Y Dre Pupils Address Homophobic Bullying
Recently, students at Pen Y Dre comprehensive school in Merthyr Tydfil took part in a short film called 'Look at Us' which shines a light on the the issue of bullying, based on sexual orientation. Ffi… Content last updated: 28 July 2022
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Rhod Gilbert urges 17–30 year olds to help patients with blood cancer on World Blood Cancer Day
Welsh national treasure, comedian, television presenter and proud Velindre Patron Rhod Gilbert is calling on 17-30 years olds to help patients with blood cancer by supporting the Welsh Blood Services’… Content last updated: 25 May 2023
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Mother of twins urges more people to become lifesaving blood donors for National Blood Donor Week
This National Blood Donor Week (June 12 - 18) a 29-year-old mother of twins is advocating for more blood donors to come forward after one of her newborn sons desperately needed blood transfusions to s… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Private Hire Drivers Licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a duty to… Content last updated: 20 September 2023
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Hackney carriage drivers licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with the Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a dut… Content last updated: 20 September 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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Mother of twins urges more people to become lifesaving blood donors
This Mother’s Day, mother-of-two Bethan Dyke is advocating for more donors to come forward after receiving lifesaving blood transfusions due to complications following the birth of her twins.Bethan an… Content last updated: 06 March 2024
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Eisteddfod Gorsedd Honours 2024
It is with great pleasure that we announce two members of our community here in Merthyr Tydfil area are being honoured at the 2024 National Eisteddfod of Wales which is to be held in Ynysangharad Park… Content last updated: 24 July 2024
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E-bikes available to borrow for free for Merthyr Tydfil locals
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has partnered with the UK’s leading active travel charity, Sustrans, to bring its e-bike borrowing project, E-Move, to Merthyr Tydfil. This initiative has been fu… Content last updated: 20 September 2024
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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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The role of a Councillor
There are 30 local Councillors and 11 Electoral Wards in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Local Councillors are elected at Local Government Elections and they support the needs of people livin… Content last updated: 12 November 2024