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County Borough Council votes against bidding for city status
At this evening’s (Tuesday 12 October) special meeting of the Council to discuss applying for city status, councillors voted 21-10 against pressing ahead with the bid. Members were told in a chief off… Content last updated: 12 October 2021
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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
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Report a Missed Bin or Recycling Collection
Use this service to report a missed bin collection. Content last updated: 02 November 2022
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The future of leisure and culture services in Merthyr Tydfil
Following the approval of a notice of motion - Leisure Services - at the 7 September 2022 full Council meeting, we are now seeking views on future services provision. The Council is engaging with memb… Content last updated: 21 October 2022
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Safer Streets Fund 2020 - 2021
The half-a-million-pound crime fighting boost for the town In January this year, a £25 million Safer Streets Fund was launched to enable bids from Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wal… Content last updated: 16 November 2020
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Safeguarding
Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 requires Local Authorities and Governing Bodies of maintained schools to have arrangements in place to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Safeguarding… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Major Restoration Works to Revitalise Historic Cyfarthfa Castle
Significant restoration work is set to rejuvenate Cyfarthfa Castle, with major improvements scheduled to commence in January. The comprehensive renovation project will address critical structural need… Content last updated: 16 December 2025
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Green light for Active Travel improvements
The Council is about to commence work on a series of walking and cycling improvement projects as part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme. Monday 15 November will see the start of w… Content last updated: 09 November 2021
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Council consults on plans for transport interchange improvements
The County Borough Council is consulting residents and businesses on plans to improve the ‘corridor’ between the new bus interchange and railway station. As part of the 15-year Town Centre Masterplan… Content last updated: 07 March 2022
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Changes to town centre parking
As part of the Council’s current consultation on the redevelopment of St Tydfil Shopping Centre (ST2) and wider Town Centre Masterplan, we are looking at making changes to the available car parking. F… Content last updated: 14 February 2023
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Polling Stations
Most people choose to vote in person at a polling station. However, if you are not able to go to the polling station you can apply to vote by post or proxy. About three to four weeks before an electi… Content last updated: 07 February 2024
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Council congratulates Big Heart on prestigious award
The County Borough Council has congratulated the Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil on being named one of the best business-led town centre partnerships in the UK. The Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement Dis… Content last updated: 27 May 2021
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Historical status meaning delays in repairs to Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge
The Council is working as quickly as possible to repair Pont-y-Cafnau Bridge, but complications caused by the bridge’s important historical status – along with ecological issues - have delayed progres… Content last updated: 26 August 2022
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The Council and Barnardos continue “Team Around the Family” for local families who need it most
The Council and Barnardo’s have extended their commitment to providing prevention support to local families via the Early Help Hub (EHH). This new agreement ensures the service will continue beyond 20… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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High Voltage Advances with EV Chargers for the County Borough
The Council are speeding up the growth of Electric Vehicle charging network points across Merthyr Tydfil to facilitate the growth of electric vehicles, supporting their commitment to becoming a Net Ze… Content last updated: 24 June 2022
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Exciting plans for Cyfarthfa Castle
Exciting plans to re-develop Cyfarthfa Castle are currently underway. Following publication of ‘The Cyfarthfa Plan’ in 2021, the Council has been working in partnership with the Cyfarthfa Foundation… Content last updated: 20 January 2025