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‘Have Your Say’ survey finds more well-being support needed for social care workforce in Wales

To mark World Mental Health Day, Social Care Wales is raising awareness of free resources, information and advice to help support the well-being of the social care workforce in Wales. This year’s them… Content last updated: 02 January 2025

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Give items a ‘New Lease of Life’ at Merthyr Tydfil’s newest re-use shop!

The shop, which is based in Pentrebach, is operated by Wastesavers – a Third Sector Social Enterprise and registered charity based in south east Wales, dedicated to social, environmental, and economic… Content last updated: 03 June 2021

Diverse Democracy Project Engaging Diverse Communities ahead of next year’s local elections

MTCBC understands how important democracy is within the County Borough and the Council’s Diverse Democracy project is reminding communities of how they can take part in next year’s local elections. Co… Content last updated: 08 December 2021

Merthyr Tydfil players among Wales’s top street footballers

Merthyr Tydfil players are making big strides in the sport of street football, with several members selected for the county borough side, and the team itself winning two championships in the past 12 m… Content last updated: 30 March 2022

Now? Next? How? Governors establish next steps for Raising Aspirations, Raising Standards strategy

Governors from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough came together on Monday 10 July to consider what has been achieved in developing governors in schools within the Raising Aspirations, Raising Standa… Content last updated: 17 July 2023

Local convenience store fined over £10,000 for out of date food sales

The company running a local convenience store has been convicted of selling out of date food products following an inspection carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Bo… Content last updated: 06 December 2023

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Showcase Solar PV Project at Afon Taf High School

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) is thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 200kWp solar array at Afon Taf High School, marking a significant step towards the Council's ambi… Content last updated: 12 December 2024

Volunteers from Merthyr Tydfil and beyond collect 384 bags of litter in support of #SpringCleanCymru

An incredible 384 bags of rubbish were collected at a popular Merthyr attraction on Friday 4 April, as 172 volunteers carried out a littler pick along the Taff Trail in preparation for the Easter brea… Content last updated: 07 April 2025

Parents and carers of young children (0-7years) asked for views about support

Parents and carers of children aged up to seven-years-old in the Cwm Taf Morgannwg region are being asked to take part in a short survey on their experiences of the support they have received at dif… Content last updated: 06 December 2021

Mother of twins urges more people to become lifesaving blood donors

This Mother’s Day, mother-of-two Bethan Dyke is advocating for more donors to come forward after receiving lifesaving blood transfusions due to complications following the birth of her twins.Bethan an… Content last updated: 06 March 2024

Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil leads the way in delivering Therapeutic Practice for foster carers and children

Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil has appointed a dedicated and full time Therapeutic Practitioner to work with and support foster families. This represents a huge commitment from the Local Authority to inv… Content last updated: 17 June 2024

Schools, care homes and council buildings switching to energy-saving technology

Over the past five months over 4000 inefficient light fittings have been upgraded to low energy LED lighting and 600 Solar Panels have been installed on MTCBC buildings and schools as part of the coun… Content last updated: 19 November 2021

Merthyr Tydfil CBC benefits from Cymru Football Foundation, Sport Wales and UK Government funding.

Merthyr Tydfil CBC can announce that through the Cymru Football Foundation’s Fit-For-Future Facilities Programme, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Sport Wales Pitch Collaboration Fund, we have been s… Content last updated: 18 November 2024

Dental care crisis in Wales: Llais calls for urgent action to ensure fair access for all

Access to NHS dental care in Wales is in crisis. One-third of people we heard from were unable to find a dentist or were stuck on lengthy waiting lists. Children, older adults, disabled people, and lo… Content last updated: 19 November 2024

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