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South Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir Dazzle at Royal Albert Hall

A total of 220 talented young performers from across South Wales, representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, took to the stage at London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall as part of… Content last updated: 18 November 2025

Report a Pothole

PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk roads A470, A4060 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road). These roads are the responsibility of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent and problems shou… Content last updated: 04 April 2024

High Street churches’ Ffos-y-fran boost

Three prominent churches on Merthyr Tydfil High Street will be able to support even more disadvantaged and vulnerable residents as a result of over £280,000 refurbishment funding from a local grants s… Content last updated: 10 November 2022

Statement from Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

I am aware of conversations circulating online regarding Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision in Merthyr Tydfil, so I’d like to provide some clarity on the Council’s position. A letter was issued… Content last updated: 03 February 2026

Now? Next? How? Governors establish next steps for Raising Aspirations, Raising Standards strategy

Governors from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough came together on Monday 10 July to consider what has been achieved in developing governors in schools within the Raising Aspirations, Raising Standa… Content last updated: 17 July 2023

Health and safety at work - regulation and inspection

The Authority has a duty to enforce the relevant safety regulations to prevent accidents and ill health amongst the many workers and customers of the Borough. The various premises include retail outle… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Beacons and Associated Activities June 2, 2022

Thousands of town criers, along with Pearly Kings and Queens, traditional and Northumberland pipers, buglers and choirs from communities across the four corners of the nation and the Commonwealth will… Content last updated: 12 June 2023

Safer Streets Fund 2020 - 2021

The half-a-million-pound crime fighting boost for the town In January this year, a £25 million Safer Streets Fund was launched to enable bids from Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wal… Content last updated: 16 November 2020

Pupil Voice

The importance of pupil voice is strong in Merthyr Tydfil. All schools have a system in place to develop pupil leadership. These range of a School Council to a school Senedd or Parliament. Senedd comm… Content last updated: 08 August 2024

Historic Pont-Y-Cafnau Bridge gets new lease on life as major restoration begins

Crews have begun the long-awaited restoration of Pont-Y-Cafnau bridge, a remarkable piece of industrial heritage that has stood as a testament to Welsh ingenuity for over two centuries. These works, c… Content last updated: 06 August 2025

Leisure, Parks and Culture

From the latest leisure activities to parks and hobbies, find something to do in Merthyr Tydfil. Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Land, Property and Facilities

From looking for business premises and local land searches to registering premises. Content last updated: 30 October 2024

Voting and Elections

From types of elections and how to register to how and where to vote and election results. Content last updated: 04 July 2025

Open Data

We are committed to publishing increasing amounts of our data to promote openness and transparency. Content last updated: 07 June 2019

Adult Social Care

We provide a range of support services for adults and older people who need support. Content last updated: 10 January 2023

Pests, Pollution and Food Hygiene

Find information on hygiene in food outlets, pollution and pest control. Content last updated: 17 November 2025

Looking for business premises

Surplus Council land and property is managed by our Estates Department. New Development Opportunities Current Land and Property For Sale For a list of current properties for sale, please visit the Pau… Content last updated: 15 March 2023

Mine recruitment event success

A recruitment day held to find staff for one of the Merthyr Tydfil’s newest and most popular restaurants was a resounding success. The Council’s Employability team organised the event at The College M… Content last updated: 21 November 2022

Spring into a new job for 2023!

People looking for a new job for the new year are being given the opportunity to meet employers from some of Merthyr Tydfil’s biggest and most popular recruiters at a January jobs fair. The event at M… Content last updated: 01 December 2022

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