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A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim vital support. The Welsh Benefits Charter has been co-designed by a ran…
The Business Education Together Partnership is gathering pace in Merthyr Tydfil with the aim of raising the aspirations of our children and young people. We know that it is only through collaboration…
Following the recent announcement of the provisional Welsh Local Government Settlement on December 20th 2023 Merthyr Tydfil is set to receive a funding increase of 3.4% for the 2024/25 financial year.…
Playground plans come to fruition
12 Jan 2024
Plans to revamp ten local playgrounds are starting to come to fruition, with three out of the ten playgrounds already complete. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council currently manages 51 fixed play…
Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil
11 Jan 2024
To help support Great Britain’s energy security during periods of peak electricity demand the UK Government is installing a number of power plants around the UK. Hirwaun Power Station has been chosen…
There are more than 7,000 children in the care system in Wales, but only 3,800 foster families.We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we need more foster…
Ffos-Y-Fran position statement: 23.12.23
23 Dec 2023
Following the cessation of coaling on 22nd November 2023, a Section 106 agreement was entered into allowing the movement of coal offsite until 27th December 2023. An extension has been agreed between…
Gellideg Foundation is one of ten foodbanks or pantries within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough that was awarded a cost-of-living support payment for the sum of £5,000. The local authority grant wi…
Like all other Councils across the country, we continue to be faced with uncertain times. Over the last 15 years, Councils have had budget cuts which have caused them to struggle with balancing budget…
Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub…