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A message of condolence from The Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil, Councillor Declan Sammon, following the news of the death of our Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II.

On behalf of the people of Merthyr Tydfil,  we express our deepest sadness to hear the news of the death of our Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II. Today is a day of great sadness for the United Kingdom… Content last updated: 08 September 2022

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Leader, Councillor Geraint Thomas, comments on the need to issue a Section 188 Agreement.

Following the recent announcement of the provisional Welsh Local Government Settlement on December 20th 2023 Merthyr Tydfil is set to receive a funding increase of 3.4% for the 2024/25 financial year.… Content last updated: 17 January 2024

Merthyr Tydfil schools ready to celebrate 15 years of UK’s largest travel to school challenge

Schools in Merthyr Tydfil county still have time to sign up to the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting, and cycling to school challenge. Taking place from the 11th to the 22nd of March 2024, Sust… Content last updated: 11 March 2024

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council supports the mighty mission to help Wales become the number one recycling nation this Recycle Week

Wales is already the third best recycling nation in the world, and the Mighty Mission to get us to number one continues into Recycle Week 2021 from 20 to 26 September. Recycling plays an essential rol… Content last updated: 20 September 2021

The Council and Barnardos continue “Team Around the Family” for local families who need it most

The Council and Barnardo’s have extended their commitment to providing prevention support to local families via the Early Help Hub (EHH). This new agreement ensures the service will continue beyond 20… Content last updated: 01 December 2023

Britain’s Got Talent star unveils latest art project celebrating local authority foster carers across Wales

Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s foster carers do, as Redhouse Cymru will also light up in orange this Foster Care Fortnight. While… Content last updated: 21 January 2022

Commonwealth Games 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Merthyr Tydfil – nominate your Merthyr Tydfil Baton Bearers now

This summer, Birmingham plays host to the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A multisport event that takes place every four years and includes athletes from all of the Commonwealth countries across the globe. U… Content last updated: 24 March 2022

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New research highlights expertise and support provided by social workers in Merthyr Tydfil, in attempt to encourage more people to foster

With over 7,000 young people in care across Wales, the need for more Foster Carers is increasingly pressing.  We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we ne… Content last updated: 07 November 2024

7 years of start-up success in Merthyr Tydfil — as enterprise centre (MTEC) notes 36% rise in new business registrations

2022 marks the 7th anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre (MTEC) — a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training, designed to support the needs of… Content last updated: 12 August 2022