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We are pleased to confirm that, following work with the Charity Commission and the approval of Full Council yesterday evening, the Council has secured the transfer of the Trusteeship of Aberfan &…
Further update on Aberfan Community Centre
31 Jul 2024
Earlier this month we updated you on the progress of our work with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to continue to occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre beyond 1st August…
Funding has been secured through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme to re-develop Castle House into a property for assisted living and over-50’s accommodation. Following discussions b…
Eisteddfod Gorsedd Honours 2024
24 Jul 2024
It is with great pleasure that we announce two members of our community here in Merthyr Tydfil area are being honoured at the 2024 National Eisteddfod of Wales which is to be held in Ynysangharad Park…
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system. A motion calling for those who are care…
The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet can…
On July 11, a small group of the Criw Cymraeg’s from across the primary schools in Merthyr Tydfil came together to compose a song to promote the Welsh language with the support of the ‘Welsh Whisper’.…
Merthyr Tydfil CBC are incredibly grateful to have received symbol-based communication boards through funding from the Welsh Government's 'Talk with Me' plan. These boards are invaluable tools in help…
Additional bus service announcement
18 Jul 2024
The Council has successfully applied for additional Bus Network Funding from Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region to support additional services on two of its key local routes. From Monday…
Pupils in Greenfield Special School have been working with a company called Value Added Education for the last 3 months to design an app focused on improving wellbeing and reducing stress. The past 3…