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Council to enforce the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014 by seizing stray horses

Over recent months the Council has received increasing complaints of horses straying onto the public highway, residential areas, schools, and footpaths. Straying horses present a risk to the public, e… Content last updated: 29 September 2023

RSPCA Cymru appeal after three dead cats found in bag in Troedyrhiw

An appeal for information has been launched after three dead cats were found in a rucksack in Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil. A heavily pregnant mum and two kittens were found by a school pupil. The sad d… Content last updated: 17 April 2024

Greta ‘Bin’ Burg, Shred Sheeran and Plastic Swayze among winning names given to new recycling fleet

A brand new fleet of recycling vehicles, with some creative and comical names, are now serving the residents of Merthyr Tydfil, in a bid to raise recycling awareness within the communities.Hundreds of… Content last updated: 19 April 2024

Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA praises “crucial” unpaid carers as funding pressures threaten social care

On Carers Rights Day, Welsh councils are calling for urgent increases in funding to ensure councils can provide the necessary support for unpaid carers.Councils support carers through the provision of… Content last updated: 21 November 2024

Celebrating success as Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service Presented With National Silver Quality Mark for Youth Work

Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service has become the latest organisation to be formally recognised for the quality of their provision, receiving the highly acclaimed Quality Mark for Youth Work (QMYW) in Wales… Content last updated: 13 March 2025

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council plants over 80 trees as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy

As part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative the Council has planted an array of trees across the County Borough to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As we see the end of the offi… Content last updated: 06 April 2022

The Council introduces ‘Recite Me’ making its website more accessible to residents

This week, the Council has introduced an accessibility toolbar which you can see on the website, called ‘Recite me’ with the aim of making content easier to read, hear and understand. The Recite Me ac… Content last updated: 25 January 2023

Troedyrhiw Primary becomes Gold School in Community Engagement for ‘Y Stryd Fawr’ Project

Troedyrhiw Community Primary School has proudly launched their award-winning Preloved, Nearly New shop, the first of two shipping containers to be opened in Y Stryd Fawr Troedyrhiw. Sue Davies, Direct… Content last updated: 09 May 2023

Pupils at Pantysgallog go digital with a new health and wellbeing app

Pupils at Pantysgallog primary school have been busy designing a new app called ‘miHealth’ which aims to support and promote health and wellbeing in their day-to-day lives. The initial vision for the… Content last updated: 03 August 2022

We stand with Ukraine – statement from Leader Cllr Lisa Mytton

“We are united with both Central and Welsh Government’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and condemn the Russian leader for his aggression. I encourage all in the Chamber and county borough t… Content last updated: 10 May 2022

Neighbourhood Learning Centre could become innovative accommodation for young people

The Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos could be turned into ‘a unique accommodation centre’ providing young residents with both housing and onsite training. The building has for 24 year… Content last updated: 11 May 2021

Council wins prestigious national award for work on bus interchange project

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has won a prestigious national award for its ‘collaborative working and shared vision’ on construction of the new bus interchange. The Council was presented with… Content last updated: 30 September 2021

Relaunch of SETS grants to support tourism industry, sport and community groups

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has relaunched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterpr… Content last updated: 13 May 2022

Climate conscious pupils collaborate to create a mobile app called ‘Train 2 Sustain’

Before the end of the summer term, year 5 pupils from Ynysowen and Troedyrhiw primary schools worked together to create an apple store app with interactive advice on sustainable practices to tackle cl… Content last updated: 11 January 2023

Merthyr Tydfil takes 1st place in UK Councils most accessible website

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proudly wears the gold ribbon for yet another month in the Silktide Accessibility Index, and being recognised as the most accessible Council website in the UK. Si… Content last updated: 27 February 2023

Shared Prosperity Fund grants for businesses, sports clubs and community groups opens

Merthyr Tydfil’s businesses, social enterprises, community groups and sports clubs will soon be able to apply for up to £20,000 grant funding. Applications to the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fun… Content last updated: 15 June 2023

Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum.

A £25,000 grant from Keep Britain Tidy’s Chewing Gum Task Force will help Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council clean up gum around Merthyr Tydfil. The Council is one of 56 across the UK that have su… Content last updated: 19 July 2023

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

Get Ready to Celebrate Welsh Culture at the Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Event

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 14 October, 2023, from 10am to 4pm at the pict… Content last updated: 10 October 2023

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