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Stride and Ride gets underway
13 Jun 2019
The county borough’s fourth Stride and Ride Festival gets underway this Sunday (16 June) with the Merthyr Tydfil Walkathon – a chance for you to explore two of our best trails, while also raising mone…
£1000 fly-tipping prosecution for local man
04 Jun 2019
On the 24 April 2019 Peter Owen of Twyncarmel, Merthyr Tydfil was convicted at Merthyr Magistrates Court of a Duty of Care offence in relation to fly-tipping. Information relating to Mr Owen was found…
The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) Economic Growth Partnership welcomes Welsh Government’s announcement to double its Foundational Economy Challenge Fund to £3 million. The decision aligns with CCR City…
From taster fitness sessions to more strenuous activities, educational walks and even litter-picking while jogging, an outdoor festival next month will also introduce people to the Merthyr Tydfil’s mo…
Councillor Howard Barrett, Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2019/20 Councillor Howard Barrett was inaugurated as Mayor of the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil for 2019/20 on Wednesday 15th May 2019. Howard has…
Eisteddfod Gorsedd Honours for 2019
23 May 2019
The honours, presented annually, provide an opportunity to recognise individuals from all parts of the country for their achievements and commitment to Wales, the Welsh language and their local commun…
A sunbed salon has received a total financial penalty of £1495 for various offences committed under health and safety legislation, one of which is allowing a child under the age of 18 to use a sunbed.…
£1600 fly-tipping prosecution for local man
16 May 2019
On 17th April 2019 Lee Anthony Price of Pant Road, Merthyr Tydfil was convicted at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court of three Duty of Care offences in relation to fly-tipping. These offences took pl…
Merthyr Tydfil businesses have been rewarded at a presentation evening recognising their efforts in helping make the high street one of the UK’s best for customer satisfaction. The latest research by…
Council welcomes bus station funding offer
16 May 2019
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has welcomed as ‘exciting news’ the announcement of a Welsh Government offer of £10m funding for the new town centre bus station. Welsh Government Economy and Tra…
