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Work due to have begun last month on road improvements in the Bethesda Street area has been delayed and will now start next week (week beginning 6 December 2021). The Council has commenced a series of…
Swimming pool and skate park to be redeveloped
25 Nov 2021
The County Borough Council is applying to Welsh Government for a financial package towards the £3.2m redevelopment costs of the Leisure Centre pools and nearby skate park. The design will incorporate…
Making it a safe party season for residents
24 Nov 2021
The Council, police and local hospitality businesses are working together to try to ensure residents and visitors have safe nights out in town this Christmas. South Wales Police are providing training…
In October, 14 volunteers gave up their weekend to clear fly-tipping from a Merthyr beauty spot. The event, which was organised by MTCBC Neighbourhood Services Apprentice Daniel Lewis, saw people come…
Demolition work to begin on old bus station
19 Nov 2021
Work is set to begin next week (week commencing 22 November 2021) on demolition of the old bus station. Aberdare Demolition has been appointed to carry out the programme, which will take around five w…
Merthyr Tydfil residents are being asked for their opinions on how the Council should spend its 2022/23 budget. A public consultation exercise will take place from 17th November 2021 to 9th February 2…
Over the past five months over 4000 inefficient light fittings have been upgraded to low energy LED lighting and 600 Solar Panels have been installed on MTCBC buildings and schools as part of the coun…
Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this year of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Saturday (13 November). The County Borough Council and Big Heart of Merth…
Council launches parking payments app
11 Nov 2021
Parking in Merthyr Tydfil is now easier following the launch of an app that takes payments without transaction fees and help motorists locate parking areas before they leave the house. The County Boro…
The landmark former YMCA building is set to undergo a transformation into ‘an inspirational hub for economic and social activity in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil’. The Grade II Listed building, which ha…