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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has invested in an enforcement vehicle fitted with the latest technology to help its fight against illegal parking. Cameras on the parking enforcement vehicle pho…
Council Tax increase of 1%
02 Mar 2022
At tonight’s meeting of Full Council members agreed a Council Tax increase of 1% for the 2022/23 financial year. This equates to an increase of 33 pence per week (£17.29 per year) for a ‘Band D’ prope…
Treharris Library Refurbishment
02 Mar 2022
At tonight’s Full Council meeting, it was agreed as part of the Capital Programme for 2022/23 to 2025/26 that funding would be made available for the refurbishment of Treharris Library. The Leader, Co…
“We are united with both Central and Welsh Government’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and condemn the Russian leader for his aggression. I encourage all in the Chamber and county borough t…
From April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is introducing a new tax check that must be completed when taxis and private hire vehicle drivers renew their licences. The new check, which will be require…
Household waste fly-tipper fined £400
24 Feb 2022
A Fochriw resident has been fined for fly-tipping on mountain land off Bogey Road after County Borough Council Environmental Health Officers identified the culprit. The woman paid a £400 fixed penalty…
The County Borough Council is asking residents to respond to its consultation on the planned introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent street drinking and drug taking in the t…
Today, pupils from across Merthyr Tydfil will show off their creative talents in the Eisteddfod Clwstwr, an online event showcasing Welsh language talents. Young people will play instruments, act, dan…
Sections of Lower High Street will be closed overnight the next two Sundays for work to construct a new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’ the other side of the…
A Merthyr Tydfil town centre retailer has been fined £4,000 for selling fake designer label clothes following charges brought by the County Borough Council’s Trading Standards Service. Hardial Singh,…