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How investment in LED lighting, solar power and upgraded controls is making a difference for staff, students and visitors. Change begins with people. It’s in the nurseries where children take their fi…
NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE
30 Sep 2025

Here at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we take abuse or aggression that's directed towards our staff by members of the public extremely seriously, whether it's face-to face, over the telephone…

A local butcher has been convicted of selling out of date food products following a visit carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC). Craigs Meat S…
It's Recycle Week 2025!
22 Sep 2025

Did you know you can now recycle 12 different materials at the kerbside every week? Plastic bottles, tubs and trays – blue bag Metal food and drink cans – blue bag Aluminium foil – blue bag Tetrapak…

The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS, visited the Integrated Children's Centre (ICC) today to commemorate a groundbreaking achievement in early childhood education and care. The visit marked…

The Merthyr Central Library invites residents and boxing enthusiasts to explore an extraordinary exhibition honouring local boxing hero, Eddie Thomas throughout September, commemorating what would hav…

In a landmark decision reflecting spiritual inspiration and modern youth leadership, Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School will officially change its name to Saint Carlo Acutis Catholic School followin…

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) proudly announce the opening of The Flowers, a groundbreaking residential facility designed to provide comprehensive support for looked-after children. At…
Bus schedule boost for Merthyr Tydfil
27 Aug 2025

From Monday 1st September 2025 three bus services in Merthyr Tydfil will run more frequently, thanks to funding from Welsh Government’s Bus Network Grant. Working with the Cardiff Capital Region and M…
Pupils celebrate GCSE Results Day
21 Aug 2025

The halls of schools across Merthyr Tydfil were filled with excitement and nervous energy today as students opened their GCSE results envelopes. Students have been discovering their results and are be…