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We’re backing Wales Recycles’ mighty mission to get to No.1 in the world for recycling, and we need YOUR help to get us there! Wales is already on the rise - recently climbing from third to second pla…
Two Town centre shops have appeared before Merthyr Magistrates Court for selling vapes to a 15 year old boy in Merthyr Tydfil. One of the businesses also sold a vape which did not comply with UK Regul…
The St David Awards are back!
10 Oct 2024
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales. Now in their 12th year, they remain unique in recognising the exceptional achievements of ordinary unsung heroes, well-known individuals, organisa…
A rogue trader who conned a customer out of over £18,000 has pleaded guilty to Trading Standards offences at Merthyr Magistrates Court. Elegant Driveways and Landscaping Ltd. of Hazell Drive, Newport,…
Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae returns to Merthyr Tydfil
25 Sep 2024
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is excited to announce the return of the much-loved annual Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 12 October 2024, from 10am to 4pm at Penderyn Square.…
Saturday 21st September saw the official opening of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre pools following their refurbishment, thanks to a £5 million investment by Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Progra…
Ewch Amdani Summer School deemed huge success!
18 Sep 2024
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Pathway To Work Team (P2W) put together ‘Ewch Amdani! Go for it!’ Summer School for children looked after and care leavers. This was a one week programme during…
At a Council meeting held tonight, Wednesday 18 September, it was approved to appoint Labour Councillor Brent Carter as the new Leader of MTCBC.The previous Independent Group Leader, Councillor Gerain…
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) provides local authorities with funding for communities, places, businesses, people and skills. In Merthyr Tydfil this has amounted to a huge £27m investment. Co…
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has partnered with the UK’s leading active travel charity, Sustrans, to bring its e-bike borrowing project, E-Move, to Merthyr Tydfil. This initiative has been fu…