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The Council's Participation Strategy
This Participation Strategy sets out our approach to encouraging two-way communications and making the process of influencing decision making more accessible. It considers elements of both the Well-be… Content last updated: 22 May 2026
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Disability Confident Scheme
What is it? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council runs a Disability Confident Scheme, offering an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum selection cr… Content last updated: 22 May 2026
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Leasing Scheme Wales
Unlock the benefits of Leasing Scheme Wales in Merthyr Tydfil Whether you are an experienced landlord with multiple properties or you have recently acquired a property perhaps through a relative or ch… Content last updated: 09 March 2026
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EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE
⚠️ EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️ Welsh Water has requested an immediate road closure on Cyfarthfa Road, located at the Travis Perkins junction to Cyfarthfa Ind Est junction. Please see the official divers… Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 4.12.24
We have now completed the culvert inspection and no further issues have been identified within the culvert, so the collapse is localised to the area of the sinkhole. We have created a dam on the Nant… Content last updated: 05 December 2024
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Fantastic poem written by young people in care included in mural at Merthyr FC mural
Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil has been working with local artist Tee2Sugars and local children to create a beautiful mural which celebrates the difference local authority fostering makes to young people… Content last updated: 31 May 2024
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Full Council back decision to prioritise the rights of young people who are care experienced
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system. A motion calling for those who are care… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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State of the Art Skate Park opens in Merthyr Tydfil
We are delighted to announce that the skate park is opening ahead of schedule - and just in time for the school holidays! Following a site meeting with contractors today, the skate park, funded by Wel… Content last updated: 16 July 2025
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Support for Ukraine
Support for Ukrainian refugees. How can you assist Ukrainian residents affected by the war in Ukraine. Homes for Ukrainian refugees: register your interest If you want to offer a home to people fleein… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services Update
On Tuesday 30th April, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services will return to the Council, with a view to an alternative, experienced, leisure provider operating leisure services on our behalf.… Content last updated: 13 May 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil High Street set to become safer for pedestrians
Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre is set to become safer for pedestrians, with the installation of gates and bollards to stop vehicles from driving on the High Street. Areas of town centre are already subjec… Content last updated: 27 February 2025
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Are you aware of the law on E-Scooters?
With Christmas approaching, and e-scooters appearing on many wish lists, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Road Safety Wales, are aimi… Content last updated: 26 November 2025
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Welsh in Education Strategic Plan
Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 Merthyr Tydfil Council’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 should be considered within the context of the Welsh Government’s wider strategy fo… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs)
If you are struggling to meet your rent payments then you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). We have a limited amount of money to make these payments. A DHP is usually awarded for a… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Merthyr Primary Schools Rugby World Cup 2023
We met with Mr Craig Lynch, Deputy Head at Pantysgallog Primary School, who sparked the idea of Merthyr Tydfil’s very own Primary School Rugby World Cup, taking place on Wednesday 18 October, 10am-2pm… Content last updated: 05 October 2023
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Communications
See our communications policies, consultation information, Contact newspaper, and website technical information including cookies, accessibility, and privacy. Content last updated: 02 April 2024
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Traffic Management
How to request new road markings, how to apply for road closures, traffic scheme information and more. Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil’s first five-star holiday billing
A suite of luxury holiday self-catering cottages has become the first Merthyr Tydfil accommodation to be awarded a coveted five stars by Visit Wales. The Pencerrig Collection, which comprises seven ho… Content last updated: 16 June 2023
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Minutes of Meetings
RHSCGs are required to meet a minimum of four times per year, as a formal RHSCG meeting. The minutes of Cwm Taf Morgannwg RHSCG meetings are published here. Content last updated: 04 June 2025
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Cwm Taf Morgannwg Publications
Here you’ll find our regional newsletters and case studies which provide an insight into the valuable work of the Supporting People programme in Cwm Taf. Content last updated: 25 March 2022