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Apply for Free School Meals

If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 12 September 2024

Universal Primary FREE School Meals

Welsh Government aims to provide every child in primary school in Wales with a free school meal by September 2024, regardless of household income. From February 19th 2024, UPFSM (Universal Primary Fre… Content last updated: 15 February 2024

Free Christmas weekend parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have been given a welcome gift - free parking in the town centre at weekends.  The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) and Merthyr Ty… Content last updated: 13 November 2023

Free town centre weekend parking in May and June

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… Content last updated: 20 April 2021

Free festive parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this festive season of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Christmas Family Fun Day, Saturday 19 November. The County Boro… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Free Christmas weekend parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have been given a welcome gift - free parking in the town centre at weekends. The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) and Merthyr Tydf… Content last updated: 23 October 2024

Free weekend Christmas parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this year of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Saturday (13 November). The County Borough Council and Big Heart of Merth… Content last updated: 06 June 2023

Free online mental health service expands reach in south Wales

People in south Wales can now access free online mental health therapy through a new referral system set up in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). For the first time,… Content last updated: 09 April 2024

E-bikes available to borrow for free for Merthyr Tydfil locals

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has partnered with the UK’s leading active travel charity, Sustrans, to bring its e-bike borrowing project, E-Move, to Merthyr Tydfil. This initiative has been fu… Content last updated: 20 September 2024

Free* reusable plastic-free period products available to collect locally!

Love your period, Love your planet! Following MTCBCs successful Love your Period, Love your planet! campaign in March 2023 that encouraged residents to switch from disposable to reusable period produc… Content last updated: 20 December 2024

Free Employment & Training Support

Our team of Employment Mentors provide one-to-one mentoring and employment support in the community, helping people to train and upskill, empowering them to build the confidence and experience that th… Content last updated: 18 August 2025

Apply for Free School Meals/Schools Essential Grant (clothing grant).

Apply for free School Meals/Schools Essentials Grant (clothing grant)

Attending fires

South Wales Fire & Rescue Services operational firefighters are trained to respond to a wide range of emergencies including fires, road traffic accidents, specialist rescues, floods and hazardous… Content last updated: 31 December 2018

What can I Recycle?

The following materials are accepted at the Household Waste and Recycling Centres: For further information please, refer to our Household Recycling Centre Guide Asbestos Books CDs, DVDs and Games Car… Content last updated: 13 March 2024

Smoking ban enforcement

The smoking ban in enclosed public places and vehicles came into force in Wales on the 2nd April 2007 and all enclosed public places and work vehicles including public transportation vehicles are cove… Content last updated: 31 October 2019