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The EAL Base

The EAL/GT Base at Ty Dysgu Dowlais is a fully equipped suite where pupils who are new to English or in the early stages of language acquisition can receive intensive language support. We also welcome… Content last updated: 11 March 2024

‘Master plan’ will see town centre diversify and thrive

The County Borough Council has announced ambitious long-term plans to help Merthyr Tydfil ‘buck the national trend of high street decline’ and transform into a thriving town centre. A team of urban de… Content last updated: 14 July 2022

Data Protection Requests

Once the information has been received by the requestor, the legislation gives individuals a right to have any inaccuracies corrected or the personal information erased where it is no longer appropria… Content last updated: 11 January 2023

Child Employment licence

The Education Welfare Service is responsible for the monitoring and issuing of licences relating to the employment of children within Merthyr Tydfil. A child is employed if he/she assists in any trade… Content last updated: 29 January 2026

Drugs and Alcohol

Mobile food vehicles

Mobile Food Vehicles must be registered with the authority in the same way as other food premises.  This is free and must be done 28 days before trade commences.  The local authority that you must reg… Content last updated: 29 October 2019

Business Improvement District

A new Business organisation has been created to deliver future success for the town centre and support business opportunities. In July, businesses in Merthyr Tydfil voted in favour of bringing a comme… Content last updated: 18 April 2024

Invest in Merthyr

'Invest in Merthyr' provides you with the opportunity to access and view vacant business properties and land within the area of Merthyr Tydfil. Content last updated: 18 June 2024

Find it

This section gives you access to our online search facilities, interactive maps and office locations that makes interacting with us quick and easy. Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Social Services and Well-being

Information about Merthyr Tydfil Social Services including how to ask about help for yourself or someone else. Content last updated: 17 November 2025

Report a Trading Standards Issue

If you believe that a business or trader is in breach of trading standards, let us know and we will investigate further. For example, you:  have seen children being sold tobacco, alcohol, fireworks,… Content last updated: 11 January 2023