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His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, visited Ynysowen Community Primary School on Wednesday 21 October, to meet with students and teachers involved in projects to mark the anniversary and unveil t…
Parents in VCC who have built their families through adoption are encouraging others to consider providing a stable, safe adoptive home for a child in care in Wales. This National Adoption Week (Octob…
The King, Queen and Prince of Wales will visit Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, on Wednesday 21 October, marking 60 years since the Aberfan disaster to pay tribute to the lives lost that day. On 21 October 19…
A builder has been jailed after a Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Trading Standards investigation found that a Merthyr Tydfil couple were left with an unsafe, unfinished property and significant…
Wales’ 27th Purple Plaque is set to be unveiled in Aberfan to mark the courage of Nansi Williams who sacrificed her life to save five children at Pantglas Junior School while collecting the dinner mon…
Kinship Care Week (October 5-9) is a national week of awareness, recognition, and a celebration of kinship families. It’s a time to shine a light on the vital role of kinship carers who step in to hel…
On Tuesday 29th September 2026, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and partners, including Welsh Government, the local health board, third sector charities, education providers, and others, came to…
NOTICE: WILDLIFE & COUNTRYSIDE ACT 1981
01 Oct 2026
Any person wishing to view the statements of case and other documents relating to the Order may do so at; planningcasework.service.gov.wales Please use the case reference number CAS-03179-M7F0F3 to a…
PONTSTICILL ROAD REMEDIATION SCHEME
24 Sep 2026
A scheme has now been designed and agreed in principal by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Natural Resources Wales, and the relevant private land owners. A successful tender process has also been completed and…
Designed in the shape of the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's logo, the eye-catching bug hotel is both a visually unique feature and a valuable wildlife resource. Constructed using a variety of…