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Councils unite to show support at Pride Cymru 2022
Last Saturday, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and diversity. The author… Content last updated: 01 September 2022
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Merthyr foster carer ‘brings something to the table’ to support young people in the area
Julie Howells hopes sharing their fostering moments will encourage more people to become carers. This Foster Care Fortnight™, Foster Wales Merthyr is calling on people in the area to consider becomin… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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Gwaunfarren pupils celebrated by the UK Film Industry
On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, pupils from Gwaunfarren Primary School, held a special screening of their youth-made animation, Dai’s Dilemma. The event was a fantastic way for the young animators to celeb… Content last updated: 03 April 2025
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Transformative New Children's Care Facility "The Flowers" Opens in Merthyr Tydfil, Marking Milestone in Social Care Support
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) proudly announce the opening of The Flowers, a groundbreaking residential facility designed to provide comprehensive support for looked-after children. At… Content last updated: 02 September 2025
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How to order recycling, food, and garden waste containers
Wheeled Bin Charges From 1st April 2025 there will be a £18.72 administration and delivery charge for any new and replacement wheeled bins. All residents, whether new or existing householders will hav… Content last updated: 29 April 2025
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The annual Shwmae Su’mae event a success at Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre
Recently, Cyfarthfa Park and Aberfan Community Centre hosted the annual Shwmae Su’mae event. As part of the celebrations, Cyfarthfa Park, Troedyrhiw and Abercanaid Primary schools performed a variety… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Chinese takeaway fined for hygiene failures including a rodent infestation
The Aberfan Chinese takeaway in Merthyr Tydfil was found to be operating in poor hygiene conditions and ordered to close due to a rodent infestation. The Council’s Environmental Health Department rece… Content last updated: 13 June 2023
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Come to Merthyr Tydfil and get creative!
Local people interested in learning more about radio production and story and screenwriting have the opportunity this weekend to join a series of free courses at two Merthyr Tydfil venues. Redhouse C… Content last updated: 17 June 2022
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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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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
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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
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Shop issued with Closure Order after selling illegal vapes and vapes to children
A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discovered it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children.Eazy Vapes on Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, was issued… Content last updated: 07 November 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil schools ready to celebrate 15 years of UK’s largest travel to school challenge
Schools in Merthyr Tydfil county still have time to sign up to the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting, and cycling to school challenge. Taking place from the 11th to the 22nd of March 2024, Sust… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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The Scala live music license reviewed at committee
Following noise complaints, The Scala’s live music license was reviewed at a recent licensing committee. Concerns were raised by a local resident and a business owner around noise levels at the venue.… Content last updated: 17 April 2024
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Consultation on revised options for Merthyr Tydfil’s 3-16 VA Catholic school
After considering all the feedback from public consultations held in 2021, the County Borough Council is consulting further on revised options for the siting of the new 3-16 VA Catholic school. The tw… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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Electric vehicles are the future, and you can now charge them in various locations throughout Merthyr Tydfil
We are delighted to announce that Connected Kerb has been busy installing new charging points throughout our town to support quieter, sustainable transport as we aim to meet our Net Zero obligations a… Content last updated: 12 December 2024
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Council supports Merthyr Tydfil-wide anti-bullying campaign
The County Borough Council is giving its backing to the development of an anti-bullying campaign together with children and young people across Merthyr Tydfil. Having had an Anti-Bullying Strategy for… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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Troedyrhiw Community Primary School celebrates NACE Challenge Award second time running!
The National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) has named Troedyrhiw Community Primary School the 24th school in Wales, 156th overall, to be accredited for the second time with the NACE… Content last updated: 20 March 2023
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Ysgol Y Graig Primary School is officially opened by actor Steve Speirs
Whilst the state-of-the-art school, built on the former Vaynor & Penderyn School Site in Cefn Coed, opened its doors to learners in September 2021, the site was officially opened today by actor an… Content last updated: 07 September 2023
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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