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The County Borough Council would like to reassure residents that the removal of the protected right-hand turn from Bethesda Street into Chapel Banks is just a temporary measure. As part of plans to im…
This summer, Birmingham plays host to the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A multisport event that takes place every four years and includes athletes from all of the Commonwealth countries across the globe. U…
Welsh Government Finance and Local Government Minister Rebecca Evans has announced today that support provided to Merthyr County Borough Council since 2019 will come to a close at the end of the month…
Council becomes a Carbon Literate Organisation
15 Mar 2022
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has achieved a Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze award as part of its drive to become Carbon Neutral by 2030. This award from the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)…
As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. …
Former YMCA building update
14 Mar 2022
Last Friday 11th March an emergency road closure was put in place to allow contractors to undertake structural works to one of our historic buildings, located in Pontmorlais. The landmark, which is th…
Tesco roundabout traffic improvements imminent
11 Mar 2022
Work will begin on 14 March on traffic improvements at the Tesco roundabout to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians - the final set of current roadworks in the Council’s Active Travel plan. Th…
Swimming pool scheduled for winter reopening
10 Mar 2022
The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre is set to reopen later this year, following a request for support of redevelopment costs from Welsh Government. The County Borough Council is working…
A clear vision for Education says Estyn
08 Mar 2022
In January, the local authority was subject to an inspection of its education services by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate of Wales. In the inspection report published today, the clear v…
Museum closed temporarily for collections move
07 Mar 2022
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum will be closed for 10 days this month to allow its stored collections to be rehoused ahead of future refurbishment of the castle site. Around 10,000 items donated to the museum…