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Statement on false rumours circulating online
08 Aug 2025
We are aware of false rumours circulating online claiming that asylum seekers and immigrants are being accommodated at the Castle Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil. We can confirm that these rumours are unsubstan…
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Lifeline service has achieved a significant milestone by successfully obtaining the TEC Quality accreditation from the TEC Services Association (TSA), highlight…
Crews have begun the long-awaited restoration of Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge, a remarkable piece of industrial heritage that has stood as a testament to Welsh ingenuity for over two centuries. These works, c…
Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards is urging parents and carers to be cautious of counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold online and in local shops. These fakes may: Lack safety testing Contain small parts…
The launch of the town centre operation locally known as ‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ working in unity with South Wales Police and partners in Merthyr is a significant step towards tackling serious and o…
We are delighted to announce that the skate park is opening ahead of schedule - and just in time for the school holidays! Following a site meeting with contractors today, the skate park, funded by Wel…
A record number of parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the high standards required to fly the coveted Green Flag. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy today revealed the 315 sites that h…
Residents urged to report off-road vehicles
14 Jul 2025
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to report off-road vehicles in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is working in partnership with South Wale…
In a display of passion and conviction, pupils from Abercanaid, Troedyrhiw, Bedlinog, and Trelewis gathered at the Civic Centre on Thursday, 10th July, to debate one of the most pressing issues in the…
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 9th July 2025, Members unanimously voted in favour to introduce a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to combat dog fouling related nuisance in…