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Infectious diseases

There are a number of small and individual cases of food and water borne illnesses in the borough each year that are reported by local doctors, the general hospital and the general public. Each of the… Content last updated: 24 March 2022

Youth Mayor Andrew is inaugurated

The new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil is 14-year-old Andrew Millar, a student at Cyfarthfa High School. Andrew became the 11th Youth Mayor of the county borough on his inauguration at the Civic Centre… Content last updated: 28 May 2021

Reports of licensed taxi overcharging passengers

The Council’s Licensing Department have become aware of concerns raised on social media in relation to licensed taxis overcharging passengers. Councillor Michelle Symonds, portfolio member for Regener… Content last updated: 08 December 2023

Carers Week returns with new theme for 2024

This year, the carers week theme is ‘Putting carers on the map’ and runs from 10 – 16 June. It is a UK wide campaign that supports unpaid carers by raising awareness of them in their local communities… Content last updated: 10 June 2024

Merthyr Tydfil's Lifeline Service Earns National Quality Seal of Approval

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Lifeline service has achieved a significant milestone by successfully obtaining the TEC Quality accreditation from the TEC Services Association (TSA), highlight… Content last updated: 07 August 2025

Reusable Green Garden Waste Sack

Garden waste can still be taken to the HRCs at Dowlais and Aberfan year-round. Your seasonal garden collection is usually on the opposite week, but same day as your wheeled bin collection, however, t… Content last updated: 16 September 2025

Highways Maintenance

The Section has a responsibility for the control of highways maintenance to ensure the effective repair and maintenance of the existing highway network. Highways Maintenance Officers carry out the rou… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Preparing for Emergencies

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has prepared a Major Incident Plan capable of dealing with events from a vast range of major emergencies. The Major Incident Plan provides a framework for an imme… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

Youth Clubs

The Youth Service in Merthyr Tydfil provides youth clubs for anyone between the ages of 11 and 25 that want to join in. Clubs are situated in different venues across the local area and are run by qua… Content last updated: 16 February 2024

Bulky Green Waste Collection

Our bulky green waste collection service is available for trees, branches and larger quantities of garden waste. The bulky green waste collection service incurs a charge of £50.30 per vehicle load and… Content last updated: 16 September 2025

Selling your empty property

One of the quickest and easiest ways to deal with your empty property is to sell it. Even if the property is in poor condition and requires a full renovation there are plenty of builders or developer… Content last updated: 08 July 2025

Pavements - personal injury

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for the maintenance of a safe carriageway and footway network in its area, with the exception of the trunk roads, which are the responsibility of t… Content last updated: 06 May 2022

Memorial Benches

Memorial benches offer a meaningful and lasting tribute to loved ones, while also providing comfortable seating for visitors in our community spaces. Your donation helps enhance accessibility and enjo… Content last updated: 21 October 2025

Health and safety at work - investigation

The Authority has a duty to enforce the relevant safety regulations to prevent accidents and ill health amongst the many workers and customers within the Borough. The various premises include retail o… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Health and safety at work - regulation and inspection

The Authority has a duty to enforce the relevant safety regulations to prevent accidents and ill health amongst the many workers and customers of the Borough. The various premises include retail outle… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Complaints Procedure, Comments and Customer Feedback

Making a Comment In order for us to maintain or improve the quality of our services, and, to assist in the planning of new services, we would value your compliments or comments. Fill in a Comment form… Content last updated: 14 February 2025

Apply for Assisted Collection

If you are having difficulty in putting out your Wheelie Bin and recycling containers on collection day you can ask for an assisted collection where the collection teams will assist you. An assessmen… Content last updated: 21 November 2022

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