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The Council responds to issues raised around the recording of Council meetings and minutes
- An administrative error after the 5 March 2025 Full Council Meeting led to the wrong video being uploaded. It was corrected promptly with the full recording made available on 10 March 2025. (Availa… Content last updated: 08 April 2025
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Prince of Wales visits Merthyr Tydfil’s pandemic community hub at Dowlais Engine House
The Prince of Wales today visited a Merthyr Tydfil community centre that has played a key role in supporting local residents throughout the pandemic. HRH Prince Charles was at Dowlais Engine House to… Content last updated: 02 August 2022
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Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum.
A £25,000 grant from Keep Britain Tidy’s Chewing Gum Task Force will help Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council clean up gum around Merthyr Tydfil. The Council is one of 56 across the UK that have su… Content last updated: 19 July 2023
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Get Ready to Celebrate Welsh Culture at the Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Event
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 14 October, 2023, from 10am to 4pm at the pict… Content last updated: 10 October 2023
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Community Food Pantry receives £5,000 grant to help residents in need this Christmas
Gellideg Foundation is one of ten foodbanks or pantries within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough that was awarded a cost-of-living support payment for the sum of £5,000. The local authority grant wi… Content last updated: 22 December 2023
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Green Garden Waste Collections to start from 1 April
Recycle your grass and other green garden waste with us every fortnight for FREE! Collections start from 1 April, 2024. Order your FREE green garden recycling bags here Request a new or replacement Bi… Content last updated: 22 March 2024
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Fantastic poem written by young people in care included in mural at Merthyr FC mural
Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil has been working with local artist Tee2Sugars and local children to create a beautiful mural which celebrates the difference local authority fostering makes to young people… Content last updated: 31 May 2024
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Full Council back decision to prioritise the rights of young people who are care experienced
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system. A motion calling for those who are care… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Labour-led administration takes over political leadership of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
At a Council meeting held tonight, Wednesday 18 September, it was approved to appoint Labour Councillor Brent Carter as the new Leader of MTCBC.The previous Independent Group Leader, Councillor Gerain… Content last updated: 19 September 2024
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Local Builder fined and ordered to pay compensation for unsafe gas works and Building Regulations deficiencies
On 9th April 2025, at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court, Harry Nixon, trading as HDH Building and Maintenance of Merthyr Tydfil, pleaded guilty to offences against Trading Standards legislation in a ca… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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The day-time clubbing event from Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers is returning to Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 28th June 2025 for a Summer Party Celebration at Penderyn Square.
Because life’s too short to save the dancing for after dark. Get ready for an unforgettable day as DAY FEVER, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, and Arena Projects join forces to bring you the ult… Content last updated: 11 April 2025
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Drugs and Alcohol
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Play in Merthyr Tydfil
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Social Partnership Duty Report
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What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up t… Content last updated: 02 April 2024
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Wales is top banana! [Insert organisations] proudly supports the Mighty Mission to make Wales No.1!
We’re backing Wales Recycles’ mighty mission to get to No.1 in the world for recycling, and we need YOUR help to get us there! Wales is already on the rise - recently climbing from third to second pla… Content last updated: 14 October 2024
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How Do I Access Care and Support for Myself or Someone else?
The Social Services and Wellbeing Act is changing the way Social Services assess your care and support needs. More information, advice and assistance will be available Assessment will be simpler depe… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Council seeks public views on Merthyr Tydfil’s City Status application
At a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8th September 2021 a presentation was shared with all elected members on a proposed bid to obtain City Status for Merthyr Tydfil. There was overwhelming support… Content last updated: 10 September 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil named among country’s best green spaces
Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. The Flags will be flying at 3 parks and 1 cemetery; Cyfartha Park, Park Ta… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Dine in The Mine: new colliery themed restaurant opens in former Town of Steel
The Mine at CF47 and Castelany’s officially opened in Pontmorlais on Friday last week (03 December) — filled to the brim with authentic industrial décor, including metal bar gantries, wall art murals… Content last updated: 23 September 2022