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“As Leader of this Council, I welcome Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting local government with a provisional local government finance settlement of £6.4bn for 2026/27, which equates to an ave…
Are you aware of the law on E-Scooters?
26 Nov 2025
With Christmas approaching, and e-scooters appearing on many wish lists, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Road Safety Wales, are aimi…
Protect your own birds and others, register as a bird owner, it is now a legal requirement. Even if you only have one or a few pet birds you must register. Only birds which are housed all year round a…
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect the earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet…
Today, we have received a letter from Welsh Government to confirm that the Rhydycar West planning application will be passed back to Merthyr Tydfil CBC to determine. In the letter, Welsh Government’s…
Avoid a costly error this Christmas
19 Nov 2025
Nobody wants a ruined Christmas. The following advice from Road Safety Wales will help you to avoid buying a gift which could be seized by the Police and result in a fine and penalty points for the us…
In a momentous day that blended royal pageantry with community spirit, Their Majesties The King and Queen brought extraordinary excitement to Merthyr Tydfil, transforming an ordinary Friday into an un…
A total of 220 talented young performers from across South Wales, representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, took to the stage at London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall as part of…
Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae
17 Nov 2025
The annual Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae celebration was a vibrant and exciting success, with activities taking place across seven different locations throughout Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 18 October. These l…
Home Safe Home
13 Nov 2025
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that whilst rogue traders carrying out work on your home could leave you out of pocket, there is an increasing risk that they will also leave your home unsafe. Trad…