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The Mayor
Information on The Mayor, the elected leader and First Citizen of Merthyr Tydfil. Content last updated: 18 June 2024
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A message from the Leader of the Council, Councillor Brent Carter:
“Today, Councillor Declan Sammon has stepped down from his role as Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Transformation, Governance & Social Partnership. “I would like to take… Content last updated: 02 March 2026
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Council Budget 2025/26 update
On Wednesday 26th February 2025, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s elected members will be presented with saving proposals to consider, with a view to setting the budget for the upcoming financi… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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Council Finances
Information on the Council's financial performance. Content last updated: 24 March 2020
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Town Centre Hub wins ‘Runner Up’ at Ystadau Cymru Awards
Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub… Content last updated: 14 December 2023
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Education Workforce Wellbeing
Good staff well-being is essential for cultivating a mentally healthy school, for retaining and motivating staff and for promoting pupil well-being and attainment. Issues that affect teacher well-bein… Content last updated: 28 March 2024
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Council Insurance Claims
Insurance claims submitted by third parties against the Council are handled by the Insurance Section. Making a claim does not automatically entitle you to compensation for damage or injuries. The bas… Content last updated: 09 April 2026
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Refurbishment of Pen Y Dre School Paves The Way For Future Construction Methods in Wales
Work is progressing at a significant refurbishment project at a school in Merthyr Tydfil which will pave the way for the future construction of educational facilities in Wales. Morgan Sindall Constru… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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Street trading licence
Street trading means the selling, exposing or offering for sale any article (including an item, object and living thing) in a street. The term ‘street’ includes any road, footway or other area the pub… Content last updated: 02 January 2020
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Rhydycar West statement
Today, Wednesday 7 January 2026, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West Development in Merthyr Tydfil, resulting in all members voting against the r… Content last updated: 07 January 2026
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Town Centre Regeneration
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have been awarded over £25 million investment to transform Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre. Funded through a number of funding sources including the Heads of the Vall… Content last updated: 18 April 2024
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Welsh takes centre stage within the BETP
The Business and Education Together Partnership (BETP) has had two wonderful mornings helping pupils in Ysgol Cymraeg Rhyd-y-Grug to understand the value of their Welsh language skills in the workplac… Content last updated: 24 April 2024
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Builders Skips on the Highways
Skip permit - Apply for a permit To deposit a skip/container on the public highway, you need a permit from the local authority. No person or company may deposit a skip/container on the highway without… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Council Videos and Media Enquiries
Council meetings videos and media enquiries. Content last updated: 30 March 2023
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Senedd Election 2026
Key Dates Voting for the 2026 Senedd election takes place on Thursday, May 7, from 7am to 10pm. The votes will then be counted in the daytime on Friday, May 8. Register to vote deadline – midnight on… Content last updated: 09 June 2026
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Winter Weather Emergencies
In the event of any closures or changes to services due to adverse weather, this page will be amended and updated with relevant details and the last update date. Winter weather of snow and ice can cau… Content last updated: 08 January 2026
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Begin the Bilingual Journey
Whatever language you speak at home, Welsh-medium education can give children additional skills and more opportunities for the future. So even if you don't speak Welsh yourself, why not consider Welsh… Content last updated: 18 June 2025
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The National Music Plan
The National Plan for Music Education will be rolled out across Wales from September 2022. The vision of this plan is for all children and young people across Wales, regardless of background, to have… Content last updated: 06 June 2023