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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
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Demolition work to begin on old bus station
Work is set to begin next week (week commencing 22 November 2021) on demolition of the old bus station. Aberdare Demolition has been appointed to carry out the programme, which will take around five w… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Swimming pool scheduled for winter reopening
The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre is set to reopen later this year, following a request for support of redevelopment costs from Welsh Government. The County Borough Council is working… Content last updated: 10 March 2022
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Work to begin on new Rhydycar footbridge
Work is about to begin on replacing the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The footpath from the bridge to the gyratory system on Avenue de Clichy will be closed… Content last updated: 15 November 2022
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Tourist Direction signs
The 'white on brown' tourist type signs have been in use for many years and are recognised both nationally and internationally. These signs are intended to direct (rather than attract) visitors. The s… Content last updated: 18 October 2023
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Report a Bridge Problem
We are responsible for the maintenance of the County Borough’s highway structures which includes bridges, culverts, subways and retaining walls. The bridge maintenance section has overall responsibili… Content last updated: 26 January 2022
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Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE)
All local authorities are legally required to have a group that monitors and advises on religious education. The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) has performed this function i… Content last updated: 19 December 2025
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Smoking ban enforcement
The smoking ban in enclosed public places and vehicles came into force in Wales on the 2nd April 2007 and all enclosed public places and work vehicles including public transportation vehicles are cove… Content last updated: 12 January 2026
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Request a Permanent Road Closure
A permanent road closure can be processed under two acts of Parliament: The Highways Act 1980 The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Highway being unnecessary Under Section 116 of The Highways Act 1… Content last updated: 14 January 2026
Report on the Examination into the Merthyr Tydfil LDP 2006-2021
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South Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir Dazzle at Royal Albert Hall
A total of 220 talented young performers from across South Wales, representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, took to the stage at London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall as part of… Content last updated: 18 November 2025
ED021 Tourism Economic Activity Monitor (STEAM) 2016 summary data
ED052 Hearing 9 agenda - housing and other matters 2
TS1048 - P12 Proposed - Boundary Elevations.pdf
Agenda - LTPT Board Governance Meeting April 2024
Agenda - LTPT Board March 2024
Agenda - Cynllun Hirdymor Merthyr Tudful ar gyfer Bwrdd y Dref – Cyfarfod Llywodraethu Ebrill 2024
Merthyr Tydfil Youth Music Registration Form English 2021-2022
Mayor 2007-2008
Accounts on Deposit 2022-23 RCT