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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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The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!
South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023
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View ‘station to station’ plans
Residents and businesses will have an opportunity over the next two weeks to view plans to improve the ‘corridor’ between the new bus interchange and a refurbished railway station.The County Borough C… Content last updated: 16 June 2023
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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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Small Business Rates Relief in Wales
The Welsh Government provides non-domestic rates relief to eligible small businesses. those with a rateable value of up to £6,000 will receive 100% relief; those with a rateable value between £6,00… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Charitable and Discretionary Relief
Charities are entitled to relief from rates on any non-domestic property, which is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. Relief is given at 80% of the rate bill, and billing authorities have… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Apply for Social Housing
If you’re interested in renting a Community (social) housing property or are already renting from a Community (Social) housing landlord and need a different property, you can apply to join our housing… Content last updated: 10 February 2025
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Avoid Vehicle Anxiety
Trading Standards Wales reports that despite rapidly changing consumer habits used cars consistently remains top of the of the top 5 most complained about consumer products. The car is probably our fi… Content last updated: 16 January 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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Cyfarthfa High School celebrated for supporting service children
Cyfarthfa High School has been congratulated for the support it offers students whose parents are either serving or have served with the British Armed Forces. The school has achieved the Armed Forces… Content last updated: 30 September 2022
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Innovative housing and learning project shortlisted for awards
The redevelopment of the County Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) at Gurnos has been shortlisted for two national awards. The building, which will open before Christmas as ‘a uniqu… Content last updated: 27 October 2022
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Your opportunity to rent the perfect office space at the Orbit Centre
A rare opportunity has arisen for a business to lease an office space geared to meet all their requirements in Merthyr Tydfil’s premier enterprise hub. The County Borough Council’s centrally located O… Content last updated: 04 April 2023
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Merthyr learners get up close to First Minister’s Questions
A group of young learners from Merthyr Tydfil got the opportunity to witness Questions to the First Minister during a recent visit to the Senedd. As part of a trip to learn more about the role of the… Content last updated: 13 February 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil Learners Shine Bright at the 2025 Urdd Eisteddfod!
Young learners from across Merthyr Tydfil have triumphed at Europe’s largest travelling youth festival, the Urdd Eisteddfod, held this year in the scenic Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot. During half te… Content last updated: 04 June 2025
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