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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proud to receive bronze award for the prestigious One Planet Standard accreditation
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet can… Content last updated: 22 July 2024
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Celebrating success as Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service Presented With National Silver Quality Mark for Youth Work
Merthyr Tydfil Youth Service has become the latest organisation to be formally recognised for the quality of their provision, receiving the highly acclaimed Quality Mark for Youth Work (QMYW) in Wales… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil CBC demonstrates commitment to a cleaner, greener Wales through One Planet Standard: Silver Accreditation
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect the earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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The Council has congratulated Canolfan and Theatr Soar on receiving a Trusted Charity Mark Award recognising its tremendous work as
The Council has congratulated Canolfan and Theatr Soar on receiving a Trusted Charity Mark Award recognising its tremendous work as a third sector organisation. It was assessed against 11 different st… Content last updated: 24 December 2021
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Council freezes pitch maintenance fees to help sports clubs recover from Covid
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has agreed to freeze its sports pitch maintenance fees for three years to give clubs a chance to recover from the pandemic. This week, the meeting of the Cabinet… Content last updated: 04 March 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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Greta ‘Bin’ Burg, Shred Sheeran and Plastic Swayze among winning names given to new recycling fleet
A brand new fleet of recycling vehicles, with some creative and comical names, are now serving the residents of Merthyr Tydfil, in a bid to raise recycling awareness within the communities.Hundreds of… Content last updated: 19 April 2024
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Carers’ Rights Day: WLGA praises “crucial” unpaid carers as funding pressures threaten social care
On Carers Rights Day, Welsh councils are calling for urgent increases in funding to ensure councils can provide the necessary support for unpaid carers.Councils support carers through the provision of… Content last updated: 21 November 2024
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Local butchers fined over £5,000 for out-of-date food sales
A local butcher has been convicted of selling out of date food products following a visit carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC). Craigs Meat S… Content last updated: 24 September 2025
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Pupils at Pantysgallog go digital with a new health and wellbeing app
Pupils at Pantysgallog primary school have been busy designing a new app called ‘miHealth’ which aims to support and promote health and wellbeing in their day-to-day lives. The initial vision for the… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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We stand with Ukraine – statement from Leader Cllr Lisa Mytton
“We are united with both Central and Welsh Government’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and condemn the Russian leader for his aggression. I encourage all in the Chamber and county borough t… Content last updated: 10 May 2022
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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 wins prestigious national award for work on bus interchange project
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has won a prestigious national award for its ‘collaborative working and shared vision’ on construction of the new bus interchange. The Council was presented with… Content last updated: 30 September 2021
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Relaunch of SETS grants to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has relaunched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterpr… Content last updated: 13 May 2022
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Go Team Astro! Caedraw zooms into First Place at F1 National Finals
A small but mighty team from Caedraw Primary School made the long journey to Birmingham to compete in the F1 in Schools UK National Finals. Held at the NEC, the Autosport Show hosts the Formula 1 in S… Content last updated: 30 January 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil takes 1st place in UK Councils most accessible website
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proudly wears the gold ribbon for yet another month in the Silktide Accessibility Index, and being recognised as the most accessible Council website in the UK. Si… Content last updated: 27 February 2023
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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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Parc Taf Bargoed awarded Green Flag status for the 12th consecutive year.
Keep Wales Tidy recently announced that Parc Taf Bargoed has again been awarded Green Flag status – its 12th consecutive year since it was originally given the prestigious award in 2011. It is joined… Content last updated: 27 November 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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Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl
The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessi… Content last updated: 26 January 2024