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Merthyr Tydfil welcomes Coco’s Coffee & Candles!
Another exciting new business has chosen Merthyr Tydfil High Street as its home, with Coco’s Coffee & Candles being the latest shop to open in the town centre. Located at 143b High Street and Deve… Content last updated: 02 June 2025
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Cabinet Secretary Visits The Flowers, a Haven for Young People in Merthyr Tydfil
In a heartwarming display of commitment to the well-being of young people, the Cabinet Secretary of Housing, Jayne Bryant MS, recently visited The Flowers, a revolutionary project in Merthyr Tydfil th… Content last updated: 25 June 2025
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MTYM May 2022 Newsletter
Bore da The MTYM Centre young musicians have all worked extremely hard this half-term polishing their BBC Ten Pieces repertoire. Rehearsals will continue until July 19 2022. Please note however, there… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
Cwricwlwm Hyb Cymunedol Cwmpawd
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Adult Carers
Carers have a very important part to play in looking after people who are ill, frail or have a disability thus enabling them to live at home. People from all walks of life and backgrounds are carers -… Content last updated: 07 October 2025
SPG 4 - Sustainable Design Chapter 5
Defnyddwyr Gwasanaeth - Taflen Ffeithiau 2024
Election Results
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‘Summer of Fun’ plays host to National Play Day
Merthyr Tydfil today played host to a variety of activities across the county borough to celebrate national play day as part of the 'summer of fun'. The theme for this year’s Playday is 'all to play… Content last updated: 04 August 2022
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'Proud Councils' celebrate Pride Cymru’s Parade
On Saturday 17 June, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South East and Mid Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and di… Content last updated: 20 June 2023
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The St David Awards are back!
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales. Now in their 12th year, they remain unique in recognising the exceptional achievements of ordinary unsung heroes, well-known individuals, organisa… Content last updated: 10 October 2024
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Driving
Pass Plus Cymru Aged 17 - 25 Passed your Driving Test? Subsidised Pass Plus Cymru courses are available for 17 - 25 year old drivers giving 6 hours of valuable driving. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough C… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Preparing for Emergencies
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has prepared a Major Incident Plan capable of dealing with events from a vast range of major emergencies. The Major Incident Plan provides a framework for an imme… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Equipment, Aids and Adaptations
Community Occupational Therapy What is Community Occupational Therapy? Our Occupational Therapy Service works with people of all ages who have been assessed as being eligible for Care & Support. T… Content last updated: 15 June 2023
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Memorial Benches
Memorial benches offer a meaningful and lasting tribute to loved ones, while also providing comfortable seating for visitors in our community spaces. Your donation helps enhance accessibility and enjo… Content last updated: 21 October 2025
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Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, responds to Welsh Government’s provisional budget settlement.
“As Leader of this Council, I welcome Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting local government with a provisional local government finance settlement of £6.4bn for 2026/27, which equates to an ave… Content last updated: 26 November 2025
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Pre-Application Advice
The Council encourages and welcomes applicants and developers to engage in pre-application discussions at the earliest opportunity in the development process. The benefits of obtaining such advice ca… Content last updated: 27 November 2025
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Older People's Commissioner Completed Comprehensive Week-Long Engagement in Merthyr Tydfil
Rhian Bowen-Davies, the Older People's Commissioner for Wales, successfully concluded a week-long community visit to Merthyr Tydfil, focusing on connecting with local residents and understanding their… Content last updated: 01 December 2025
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Litter found on 99% of main roads in Wales
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is urging motorists to ‘drive your litter home’ as new data reveals that litter is present on nearly every main road in Wales. Surveys carried out by Keep Wales T… Content last updated: 19 February 2026