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Business Rates Hardship Relief

Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 gives billing authorities (the Council) the discretion to reduce or remit the payment of rates for any ratepayer. The Council can do so where it is… Content last updated: 01 April 2026

Avoid Vehicle Anxiety

Trading Standards Wales reports that despite rapidly changing consumer habits used cars consistently remains top of the of the top 5 most complained about consumer products. The car is probably our fi… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Merthyr Tydfil’s £12m bus interchange opening next week

The first buses will depart Merthyr Tydfil’s new £12m state-of-the-art bus interchange next week, on Sunday, June 13. The station is the first in Wales that allows for the charging of electric vehicle… Content last updated: 04 June 2021

Welsh Medium Early Years - getting it right from the start - 0-4 years old

Thinking of Welsh- medium education for your child? You will receive a warm welcome on the journey! Pregnancy to 6 months During pregnancy, research tells us that babies can hear voices and music. So… Content last updated: 19 June 2025

Merthyr Tydfil Welsh Language Conference

An address by Jeremy Miles MS, Minister for Education and Welsh Language, June 22, 2023.Almost a century and a half ago, in 1891, almost seven out of ten people in Merthyr could speak Welsh. Seven out… Content last updated: 26 June 2023

Marriage - arrangement and ceremonies

I want to get married - what do I do first?A civil marriage ceremony can take place in any register office in England or Wales or at any venue that has been approved to hold a civil marriage. From 29t… Content last updated: 29 May 2025

Warning issued against recycling gas canisters and laptop batteries

A warning is being issued for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough residents not to put any gas canisters, such as those used in camping, out with their kerbside recycling or wheeled bin collections. During… Content last updated: 03 September 2021

Home Care

Maintaining your Independence Home care services could help you with support in your own home with tasks such as support with personal care, which includes washing and dressing. Home care can provide… Content last updated: 11 April 2024

Become a Councillor

Who can become a Councillor? Provided you meet the criteria below you could become a Councillor for your Ward. There are no formal qualifications required and Wales needs more women, LGBTQ+ people, d… Content last updated: 17 March 2026

Public Electric Vehicle Charging

Where are our current electric vehicle charging points? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have facilitated installation of charging points at the following locations: Car Park Postcode 22kw 7k… Content last updated: 24 April 2025

Update: The final abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil

We have been advised by Allelys, the haulage company responsible for transporting the abnormal load vehicle, that the third and final transportation is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28 February… Content last updated: 26 February 2024

Schools, care homes and council buildings switching to energy-saving technology

Over the past five months over 4000 inefficient light fittings have been upgraded to low energy LED lighting and 600 Solar Panels have been installed on MTCBC buildings and schools as part of the coun… Content last updated: 19 November 2021

Registrars raise a coffee to National Day of Recognition

The Council’s Registration Service marked today’s (1 July 2021) inaugural National Day of Recognition for Registrars by reflecting on a very tough 16 months of constant challenges. The Local Registrat… Content last updated: 01 July 2021

‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ nomination for Merthyr Tydfil CBC at Welsh Housing Awards 2023

We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Welsh Housing Awards 2023 in ‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ for our Pen Y Dre Apartments / Compa… Content last updated: 01 November 2023

Consultation on plans to improve pedestrian provision at Caedraw

As part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme, the County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvemen… Content last updated: 13 January 2023

Temporary road closure on A4102 Bethesda Street for 5 nights from Monday 4th April 2022

Griffiths have been undertaking Active Travel Improvements to A4102 Bethesda Street in Merthyr Tydfil on behalf of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and will shortly be undertaking the final surfa… Content last updated: 01 April 2022

Free festive parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this festive season of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Christmas Family Fun Day, Saturday 19 November. The County Boro… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

What If I Don’t Agree?

If you don’t agree with a decision made by the school, ask to speak to the class teacher, Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO) or the Headteacher, so they can discuss this with you. Some thin… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

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