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Consultation on plans to improve town centre section of Taff Trail

The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to improve the safety of and environment for pedestrians and cyclists using a busy town centre section of the Taff Trail. The proposal is to… Content last updated: 14 June 2021

Come along to our consultation shop!

The Council has opened a ‘consultation shop’ in St Tydfil Shopping Centre to display plans and ask for people’s comments on a series of proposals over the coming months. The shop opens today (Monday 6… Content last updated: 06 February 2023

Changes to town centre parking

As part of the Council’s current consultation on the redevelopment of St Tydfil Shopping Centre (ST2) and wider Town Centre Masterplan, we are looking at making changes to the available car parking. F… Content last updated: 14 February 2023

Three Merthyr Tydfil shops prosecuted for selling cigarettes to a 15-year-old

Three local shops in Merthyr Tydfil have been prosecuted for selling cigarettes to an underage volunteer. In April and May of this year the three shop owners were prosecuted following test operations… Content last updated: 26 June 2023

Update: Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil

We have been advised by Allelys, the haulage company responsible for transporting the abnormal load vehicle, that the second of the transportations are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 February 2… Content last updated: 14 February 2024

80th Anniversary of VE Day, 8th May 2025

The 8th May 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. In addition to the street parties being held across Merthyr Tydfil the following activities will also be taking place: Time Location Even… Content last updated: 02 May 2025

Conclusion of Audit 2021-22 MTCBC

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT The Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 Reg.13 Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 S.29 Notice is given that the Audit of Accounts… Content last updated: 27 January 2023

Conclusion of Audit 2022-23 MTCBC

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDITThe Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 Reg.13 Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 S.29 Notice is given that the Audit of Accounts… Content last updated: 20 December 2023

20mph speed limit

Update: September 17, 2024Every council in Wales was asked to collect residents’ feedback on 20mph limits so that they could assess this against revised Welsh Government guidance on setting 30mph spee… Content last updated: 24 June 2025

Councillor Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct ensures that all councillors observe the highest standards of behaviours when carrying out their duties. Section 19 - Merthyr Tydfil Constitution The council’s Standards Committee… Content last updated: 09 December 2024

Council holds consultation event on plans for former bus station site

The Council is holding two public consultation events to ask residents their opinions on its plans for the former bus station site at Glebelands. The sessions are taking place outside the old H Samuel… Content last updated: 11 September 2021

View ‘station to station’ plans

Residents and businesses will have an opportunity over the next two weeks to view plans to improve the ‘corridor’ between the new bus interchange and a refurbished railway station.The County Borough C… Content last updated: 16 June 2023

Disabled Parking Bays

Anyone with a Blue Badge can use a Disabled Persons parking bay Disabled Persons Parking Bay Locations Castle Car Park Castle Multi Storey Car Park St Tydfil Car Park River Taff Car Park Pontmorlais… Content last updated: 23 September 2022

Counterfeit goods seized in Trading Standards operation

On the morning of Thursday 18th December 2025 Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards, assisted by Officers from South Wales Police, executed three search warrants on properties in Merthyr Tydfil in relation… Content last updated: 19 December 2025

Record Green Flags haul for Merthyr Tydfil’s parks and gardens

Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for Council and community-run parks and gardens, currently ranking it sixth in the table of 22 local authority areas across Wales. A tota… Content last updated: 29 July 2022

Award-winning entrepreneur chooses Merthyr Tydfil as next location for popular Italian chain

Andreas Christou is a 27-year-old award-winning restaurateur with two Italian restaurants in Wales — and later this summer, he will open his latest branch in Merthyr Tydfil. Casa Bianca, which boasts… Content last updated: 03 August 2022

Hear ye, hear ye — Victorian extravaganza comes to Merthyr Tydfil town centre

Visitors and residents of Merthyr Tydfil can step back in time this month, as the town centre hosts a one-day Victorian takeover — for the whole family to enjoy. Running from 11am – 3pm on Thursday,… Content last updated: 08 December 2022

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