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Combat ‘ych-a-fi’ to unleash the power of your food waste recycling

Wales may be a small country, but when it comes to recycling, we punch way above our weight. With 95% of us regularly recycling our waste, we’re already the third best recycling nation in the world, a… Content last updated: 09 February 2023

“Foster Wales Merthyr values and looks after it’s carers and children, they put them first”

As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Merthyr highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.Wales is in the pro… Content last updated: 16 August 2023

A slice of Naples arrives in Merthyr Tydfil — with the opening of Wales’ first ever authentic pizzeria

This Saturday (September 16), the authentic taste of Naples will arrive on Merthyr Tydfil’s high street, with the opening of Scorchini’s Pizzeria. The family run business will be Wales’ first ever aut… Content last updated: 20 September 2023

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

Consumed alcohol or used drugs? Don’t drive

Drivers and riders have a legal responsibility to comply with the law on drink and drug driving. Impairment significantly increases the risk of collisions and can have devastating consequences. As we… Content last updated: 11 December 2024

Merthyr Tydfil welcomes Coco’s Coffee & Candles!

Another exciting new business has chosen Merthyr Tydfil High Street as its home, with Coco’s Coffee & Candles being the latest shop to open in the town centre. Located at 143b High Street and Deve… Content last updated: 02 June 2025

Residents urged to report off-road vehicles

Residents of Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to report off-road vehicles in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is working in partnership with South Wale… Content last updated: 14 July 2025

Land and Biodiversity

What the council are doing 16 of our grassland sites throughout the County Borough are now being managed by our new cut and collect machines purchased through the Welsh Government grant ‘Local Places… Content last updated: 22 August 2023

Pedestrian crossings

The Council has responsibility for the maintenance of pedestrian crossings in Merthyr Tydfil. All roads are subject to an inspection on a periodic basis and our Highway Inspector reports any problems… Content last updated: 12 January 2022

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: 09 January 2025

Let’s Talk Recycling in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has made great strides in recent years. Our recycling rate has climbed from just under 50% a decade ago to over 64% today. That’s thanks to the hard work of our r… Content last updated: 17 October 2025

Plan For Neighbourhoods Programme

The UK Government has chosen Merthyr Tydfil as a key town to receive a significant investment, with up to £20 million allocated over the next ten years through the new Plan for Neighbourhoods programm… Content last updated: 15 December 2025

Emergency Plan

An emergency is defined as an event or situation that threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the UK, the environment of a place in the UK, or war or terrorism that threatens serious d… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

School Catering

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council School Catering Service believes that for the very best start in life children and young people need good nutrition. Our Primary and Secondary school menus are pl… Content last updated: 29 August 2025

Pre-nursery and nursery school admissions

Before you apply: Check your School catchment area You can apply for up to 3 different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most lik… Content last updated: 20 August 2025

Reception primary school admissions

Before you apply: Check your School catchment area You can apply for up to 3 different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most li… Content last updated: 01 September 2025

Secondary school admissions

Before you apply: Check your school catchment area You can apply for up to 3 different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most li… Content last updated: 01 September 2025

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