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Merthyr Tydfil Learners Shine Bright at the 2025 Urdd Eisteddfod!

Young learners from across Merthyr Tydfil have triumphed at Europe’s largest travelling youth festival, the Urdd Eisteddfod, held this year in the scenic Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot. During half te… Content last updated: 04 June 2025

Kinship Care Week 2025: Celebrating Kinship Families in Merthyr Tydfil

Kinship Care Week (October 6-12) is a national week of awareness, recognition, and a celebration of kinship families. It’s a time to shine a light on the vital role of kinship carers who step in to he… Content last updated: 09 October 2025

Cyfarthfa Celebrated Among Global Heritage Giants at National Awards

The Cyfarthfa200 campaign has been recognised as one of the UK’s leading cultural initiatives at the 2026 Museums and Heritage Awards. Shortlisted for Marketing and Communications Campaign of the Year… Content last updated: 14 May 2026

Young people of Merthyr Tydfil proudly launch Climate Charter: 10 promises to help our planet

The children and young people of Merthyr Tydfil have made their voices heard with the launch of the Merthyr Tydfil Schools’ Climate Charter. At a student conference held last July, schoolchildren from… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

Re-launch of the SETS Capital Grant to support tourism industry, sport and community groups

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has re-launched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterp… Content last updated: 11 August 2023

Chinese takeaway owner banned from running takeaway and fined for obstructing officers

The Aberfan Chinese takeaway in Merthyr Tydfil was found to be operating without running hot water and ordered to close after a routine inspection was prevented by the owner. Officers from the Council… Content last updated: 30 August 2023

Young Leaders Event sees over 170 pupils recruited in Merthyr Primary Schools

A Young Leaders event took place in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 7th of November. The initiative, headed up by Active Merthyr, MTCBC’s Sport Development department, saw up to 8 pupils fro… Content last updated: 07 November 2024

Merthyr Tydfil foster carer urges others to consider fostering this Foster Care Fortnight

Foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and create lasting connections in Merthyr Tydfil. Foster Care Fortnight, the biggest fostering awareness campaign, takes place betwee… Content last updated: 12 May 2025

A letter from the Leader: Concerns Regarding Proposed Changes to Specialist Palliative Care Provision in Merthyr Tydfil

Dear Chair and Chief Executive, Re: Concerns Regarding Proposed Changes to Specialist Palliative Care Provision in Merthyr and Cynon Further to our discussions earlier, and on behalf of councillors fr… Content last updated: 18 February 2026

Merthyr Tydfil’s vibrant new community-centred indoor market officially opened

Merthyr Tydfil’s new indoor market was officially opened today by Jayne Bryant, Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government. The eagerly awaited market opened its doors for trade in December 20… Content last updated: 11 March 2026

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities June 2, 2022

Thousands of town criers, along with Pearly Kings and Queens, traditional and Northumberland pipers, buglers and choirs from communities across the four corners of the nation and the Commonwealth will… Content last updated: 12 June 2023

Combat ‘ych-a-fi’ to unleash the power of your food waste recycling

Wales may be a small country, but when it comes to recycling, we punch way above our weight. With 95% of us regularly recycling our waste, we’re already the third best recycling nation in the world, a… Content last updated: 09 February 2023

Four of Merthyr’s Shining Stars nominated for Child of Wales Awards

The Child of Wales awards have returned for 2023, bigger and better than ever, with the aim of showcasing achievements of young people across Wales whilst raising funds for Welsh charities dedicated t… Content last updated: 16 February 2023

The Council’s Trading Standards Team have been inspecting petrol forecourts throughout Merthyr Tydfil.

During this cost-of-living crisis it can cost around £70 to fill the tank of a mid-sized family car, so it’s important for residents to be reassured that they’re getting the right amount of fuel that… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

Statement from Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

I am aware of conversations circulating online regarding Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision in Merthyr Tydfil, so I’d like to provide some clarity on the Council’s position. A letter was issued… Content last updated: 03 February 2026

Council holds consultation event on plans for former bus station site

The Council is holding two public consultation events to ask residents their opinions on its plans for the former bus station site at Glebelands. The sessions are taking place outside the old H Samuel… Content last updated: 11 September 2021

Councillor Geraint Thomas steps down as Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

Councillor Geraint Thomas has decided to step down from his role as Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Leader following the recent Bedlinog & Trelewis Ward By-Election. Councillor Geraint Thoma… Content last updated: 12 September 2024

Campaign launched to significantly increase number and diversity of foster carers in Merthyr Tydfil

The campaign by ‘Foster Wales’, the new network of 22 Local Authority fostering services across the country aims to make a substantial national impact on the futures of young people.    With over a th… Content last updated: 04 May 2022

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