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Capel Aberfan has been deemed an ‘immediate threat to the public’ and is to be partially demolished next week. The chapel was devastated by an arson attack in July 2015 and has been in a state of seri…
The Prince of Wales today visited a Merthyr Tydfil community centre that has played a key role in supporting local residents throughout the pandemic. HRH Prince Charles was at Dowlais Engine House to…
MTCBC’s Environmental Health officers, South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) representatives and ward councillors for Penydarren and Dowlais met via Microsoft Teams last week to discuss concerns raise…
The Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos could be turned into ‘a unique accommodation centre’ providing young residents with both housing and onsite training. The building has for 24 year…
Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s foster carers do, as Redhouse Cymru will also light up in orange this Foster Care Fortnight. While…
Keys to £11m bus interchange handed over
29 Apr 2021
The County Borough Council has been handed the keys to the new Merthyr Tydfil bus interchange by main contractor Morgan Sindall ahead of the building’s opening next month. All bus services will transf…
First phase of Canolfan facelift completed
27 Apr 2021
The redevelopment of the Canolfan at Cyfarthfa Park is progressing at pace, with work on the new café, decking and outdoor seating completed and ready for alfresco dining in the summer. The facelift -…
The cost of school meals in Merthyr Tydfil will not be increased during the current financial year. A meeting of the full County Borough Council has agreed to a price freeze for 2021/22 for the second…
Free town centre weekend parking in May and June
20 Apr 2021
Merthyr Tydfil town centre shops and businesses will also be receiving a shot in the arm this spring and early summer, courtesy of free weekend parking for customers. The County Borough Council and Bi…
Residents and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on revised options for Merthyr Tydfil’s new single all through 3-16 Voluntary Aided (VA) Catholic school. Following consultation, the C…