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Victoria Street temporary closure for zebra crossing work
Victoria Street in the town centre will be temporarily closed next week for work on converting the existing informal crossing into a zebra crossing. A closure order will be in place from the Castle St… Content last updated: 20 January 2022
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Consultation on plans to improve pedestrian provision in the town centre
The County Borough Council is consulting residents and businesses on plans to create a better environment within the town centre by making improvements to the existing crossing on Victoria Street. The… Content last updated: 18 January 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for council and community-run parks and gardens
A total of 20 green spaces - Cyfarthfa Park, Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park and Aberfan Cemetery, achieving the full award - along with 16 community projects have gained or retained the prestigiou… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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Gwaunfarren pupils celebrated by the UK Film Industry
On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, pupils from Gwaunfarren Primary School, held a special screening of their youth-made animation, Dai’s Dilemma. The event was a fantastic way for the young animators to celeb… Content last updated: 03 April 2025
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High Street business convicted of selling fake ‘designer’ clothes
A Merthyr Tydfil town centre retailer has been fined £4,000 for selling fake designer label clothes following charges brought by the County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Service. Hardial Singh,… Content last updated: 16 February 2022
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The Big Sparkle Fireworks Display is back for 2023!
The Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfa… Content last updated: 18 October 2023
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Town centre a safer place following £500,000 security boost
Merthyr Tydfil town centre has been given a security overhaul by the Council and South Wales Police with the aim of making our residents feel safe at any time of the day or night. State-of-the-art CCT… Content last updated: 13 October 2021
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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
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Reduced running times for Christmas lights
Businesses looking for a small but perfectly formed office space geared to meet to all their requirements will find just the ticket in Merthyr Tydfil. The County Borough Council’s Orbit Business Centr… Content last updated: 09 November 2022
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Council staff take on high level Welsh language skills in Nant Gwrtheyrn
Recently, five members of the Council staff had an excellent opportunity to further improve their Welsh language skills under the tutorship of Rhian Lloyd James at Learn Welsh Glamorgan. They travelle… Content last updated: 27 May 2022
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Rhod Gilbert urges 17–30 year olds to help patients with blood cancer on World Blood Cancer Day
Welsh national treasure, comedian, television presenter and proud Velindre Patron Rhod Gilbert is calling on 17-30 years olds to help patients with blood cancer by supporting the Welsh Blood Services’… Content last updated: 25 May 2023
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PLANS REVEALED: Merthyr Tydfil to become entertainment capital of the Valleys with new, state-of-the-art venue
Merthyr Tydfil could soon become a hub of live music, comedy, food and arts — with plans to transform the town centre’s derelict Rugby Club into a vibrant new entertainment venue. Local entrepreneur,… Content last updated: 08 February 2022
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Celebrate Welsh Language and Culture at our Ffair Nadolig this December
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to promote our annual Welsh Language celebration event Ffair Nadolig on Saturday 2 December 2023, from 10am to 4pm in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. T… Content last updated: 17 November 2023
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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
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Merthyr Tydfil named among UK’s top 10 Easter break 2022 destinations
Merthyr Tydfil’s tourism sector is bouncing back from the pandemic after being named one of the top 10 trending UK destinations this Easter for Airbnb stays. The online marketplace for homestays and h… Content last updated: 09 April 2022
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Aberfan’s New 3G Facility Officially Opens as Village prepares to mark 60th Anniversary of disaster
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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We want your help to name the Councils new recycling vehicles!
We heard of an English Council giving its residents the opportunity to name their gritting fleet, with some wonderfully creative names being suggested; David Plowie, Gritty Gritty Bang Bang, Walter Th… Content last updated: 22 December 2022