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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Caedraw road, Merthyr Tydfil (Variation) Order 2023

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL CAEDRAW ROAD, MERTHYR TYDFIL(PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME) (PROHIBITION OF LOADING OR UNLOADING AT ANY TIME) (PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AT ANY TIME-CLEARWAYS)… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

Environmental Information Request

You can also email your request directly to the Freedom of Information Officer at FOI@merthyr.gov.uk For postal requests please send to: Freedom of Information OfficerMerthyr Tydfil County Borough Cou… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Scrutiny Committees

Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for: Holding the Cabinet to account Policy Review and Development Reviewing and scrutinising the perfor… Content last updated: 09 June 2025

Liam looking forward to virtual Christmas lights switch-on

Homegrown Love Island winner Liam Reardon is very much looking forward to being part of this year’s Merthyr Tydfil ‘virtual’ Christmas lights switch-on radio broadcast. Our popular local resident said… Content last updated: 10 November 2021

Members sought for Local Access Forum

Are you – or do you know someone else who might be - interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces? The County Borough Council is currently se… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Statement on our financial position

Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil. The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial… Content last updated: 26 October 2022

The Big Sparkle Fireworks Display is back for 2023!

The Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfa… Content last updated: 18 October 2023

Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl

The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessi… Content last updated: 26 January 2024

Five Essential Ways to Protect Yourself from Rogue Traders

Rogue traders use pushy tactics to make you agree to work. Protect yourself with these simple steps: Verify Their Identity – Ask for ID, check online reviews, and verify their credentials with offici… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

Merthyr Tydfil foster carer urges others to consider fostering this Foster Care Fortnight

Foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and create lasting connections in Merthyr Tydfil. Foster Care Fortnight, the biggest fostering awareness campaign, takes place betwee… Content last updated: 12 May 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

Burial and Cremation

Arranging a Burial or Cremation When a person dies it is common practice for the family to contact a funeral director to carry out their wishes for the forthcoming funeral. The funeral director then m… Content last updated: 11 April 2023

Verges

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's responsibilities Hedges, trees, etc growing along boundaries within the highway are usually owned by adjoining landowners. However we are responsible for the ef… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Counselling

Merthyr Tydfil School Counselling Service What Is Counselling? Sometimes it is hard to talk to our friends or family about issues that are bothering us. Counselling is an opportunity to talk about the… Content last updated: 17 August 2023

Inspire 2 Achieve 16-19

Inspire 2 Achieve (I2A) Programme Are you aged 16-19yrs and currently unemployed? We support anyone between these ages who are looking for support into employment or training opportunities. Are you 1… Content last updated: 06 March 2024

Are you a Bird Owner? Avian Influenza / Bird Flu Information

Protect your own birds and others, register as a bird owner, it is now a legal requirement. Even if you only have one or a few pet birds you must register. Only birds which are housed all year round a… Content last updated: 25 November 2025

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

Storm Goretti: Amber Warning for Snow

The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow from 8pm today until 9am Friday across our County Borough. In preparation for this, our staff have been busy filling the grit bins within our commun… Content last updated: 08 January 2026

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