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Storm Goretti: Amber Warning for Snow
08 Jan 2026
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow from 8pm today until 9am Friday across our County Borough. In preparation for this, our staff have been busy filling the grit bins within our commun…
Storm Goretti: Important information and updates
08 Jan 2026
This page will be updated with important information and updates during Storm Goretti. The below information is provided with the most recent first: Friday 9th January 2026: 7:30am: Bydd ein Canolf…
Rhydycar West statement
07 Jan 2026
Today, Wednesday 7 January 2026, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West Development in Merthyr Tydfil, resulting in all members voting against the r…
Former Hoovers Site statement
07 Jan 2026
Today, Wednesday 7 January, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee considered the planning application for the redevelopment of the former Hoover site to create a new neighbourhood, includin…
Update: Refuse / Recycling Collections
05 Jan 2026
We are aware that parts of Treharris, Merthyr Vale, Town and Plymouth Wards are still awaiting refuse/recycling collections, and that other areas have experienced delays in collections over the festiv…
On the morning of Thursday 18th December 2025 Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards, assisted by Officers from South Wales Police, executed three search warrants on properties in Merthyr Tydfil in relation…
Significant restoration work is set to rejuvenate Cyfarthfa Castle, with major improvements scheduled to commence in January. The comprehensive renovation project will address critical structural need…
Merthyr Tydfil’s eagerly awaited new Indoor Market will open its doors this Saturday, 13th December, just in time for the Christmas trade! The new market, located in St Tydfil Shopping Centre, will se…
Merthyr Council have agreed to introduce an improved offer to local authority foster carers. This recognises and empowers local foster families, offering unprecedented financial and practical benefits…
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01 Dec 2025
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