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Parking
Find out about car parks, parking permits, road and highway issues, concessionary travel and more. Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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Parking, Roads and Travel
Find out about car parks, parking permits, road and highway issues, concessionary travel and more. Content last updated: 17 November 2025
Strategaeth Bum Mlynedd Hyrwyddo’r Iaith Gymraeg Ar Gyfer Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful
Y Grant Caledi i Denantiaid – Cwestiynau Cyffredin y Landlordiaid a’r Asiantiaid
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Residents asked for comments on Tesco roundabout improvements
As part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme, the County Borough Council is planning improvements at Tesco roundabout to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians. The scheme will… Content last updated: 05 October 2021
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Vaynor footpath closed because of dualling work
The County Borough Council is temporarily closing a footpath in Vaynor for work being carried out as part of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road dualling project. Footpath Vaynor 34 will be closed to p… Content last updated: 13 October 2022
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Swimming pools to undergo redevelopment
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is planning a redevelopment of the Leisure Centre pools and nearby skate park. A leading UK leisure facility developer which has been assessing the problems with… Content last updated: 06 September 2021
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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
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Refurbishment of Pen Y Dre School Paves The Way For Future Construction Methods in Wales
Work is progressing at a significant refurbishment project at a school in Merthyr Tydfil which will pave the way for the future construction of educational facilities in Wales. Morgan Sindall Constru… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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Pen Y Dre Pupils Triumph at both Eisteddfod Events
Today, Pen Y Dre High School celebrated their recent successes at the Eisteddfod y Rhondda and the Urdd National Eisteddfod. In June of this year, 13 pupils led the success at both Eisteddfods with ta… Content last updated: 03 November 2021
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Parking on Pavements
The Council has a responsibility to keep the roads and footpaths safe to use. Illegally parked vehicles cost the Council thousands of pounds a year in damage paving, damage grass verges, and cause ser… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Consultation on plans to make Avenue de Clichy pedestrian and cyclist-friendly
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvements to Avenue de Clichy and the gyratory system. The proposal wou… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Statement on new 3-16 VA Catholic School
The County Borough Council would like to address residents’ concerns about the new 3-16 VA Catholic School planned to open in September 2023. In June 2016, the Council approved the delegation of power… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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Report a Pothole
PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk roads A470, A4060 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road). These roads are the responsibility of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent and problems shou… Content last updated: 04 April 2024
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Consultation on plans for wind farm
A consultation began yesterday (3 November) on plans to site a wind farm with up to six turbines north-east of Merthyr Tydfil, just above the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. Renewable energy generator… Content last updated: 04 November 2022
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Council consulting on road safety plans for schools
The Council is consulting residents about plans to make changes on the highway at two primary schools because of road safety concerns. Residents of Caedraw Road outside St Mary’s Catholic and Caedraw… Content last updated: 30 June 2022
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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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State of the Art Skate Park opens in Merthyr Tydfil
We are delighted to announce that the skate park is opening ahead of schedule - and just in time for the school holidays! Following a site meeting with contractors today, the skate park, funded by Wel… Content last updated: 16 July 2025
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The EAL Base
The EAL/GT Base at Ty Dysgu Dowlais is a fully equipped suite where pupils who are new to English or in the early stages of language acquisition can receive intensive language support. We also welcome… Content last updated: 11 March 2024