South Wales Fire and Rescue Budget Proposals Approved
A commissioner of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) Authority has said there is a “line in the…
Author: Anthony Lewis
Merthyr Tydfil School Attendance Latest
MORE than 400 Merthyr Tydfil pupils improved their school attendance after receiving fines for unauthorised absences or holidays during term…
Merthyr Tydfil Council Charges Set to Rise by 2.5% in 2026
THE amount Merthyr Tydfil Council charges for its services is set to go up by 2.5% next year but some…
Restoration Scheme Revealed for Former Merthyr Opencast Mine
Plans for a new restoration scheme for the Ffos y Fran opencast coal mine in Merthyr Tydfil have been revealed,…
Councillors to Consider 5.5% Rise in Council Tax
Plans to increase council tax in Merthyr Tydfil by 5.5% next year will go before councillors. This would mean that…
Merthyr Council Plugging Budget Gap with Reserves
Merthyr Tydfil Council is using £1.5m in reserves to plug its budget gap for next year due to its commitment…
Mountain Ash Sixth Form Set for Closure
The sixth form at Mountain Ash Comprehensive School will be closed with students moving to Aberdare Community School. Rhondda Cynon…
New Welsh Medium Primary School for Llanilid
A new Welsh medium school is set to be built to serve a major development in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT).…
Council Tax Increase on Horizon for Cynon Taf Residents
A 4.7% council tax increase for Rhondda Cynon Taf residents is now on the table for next year to give…
Councillors Oppose Coffee Shop Plans
Councillors have opposed plans for a new Starbucks drive-through and electric vehicle charging points on the border of Rhondda Cynon…