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Dog Breeding licence
Any person who keeps a breeding establishment for dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014. The regulations state that a dog breeding licence is… Content last updated: 14 February 2019
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Merthyr Tydfil school meal prices frozen for current year
The cost of school meals in Merthyr Tydfil will not be increased during the current financial year. A meeting of the full County Borough Council has agreed to a price freeze for 2021/22 for the second… Content last updated: 26 April 2021
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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
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County Borough Council votes against bidding for city status
At this evening’s (Tuesday 12 October) special meeting of the Council to discuss applying for city status, councillors voted 21-10 against pressing ahead with the bid. Members were told in a chief off… Content last updated: 12 October 2021
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Council launches parking payments app
Parking in Merthyr Tydfil is now easier following the launch of an app that takes payments without transaction fees and help motorists locate parking areas before they leave the house. The County Boro… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Tesco roundabout traffic improvements imminent
Work will begin on 14 March on traffic improvements at the Tesco roundabout to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians - the final set of current roadworks in the Council’s Active Travel plan. Th… Content last updated: 11 March 2022
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Bus interchange wins Wales’s top building award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has picked up its fifth prestigious award in the space of a year, this time being named the best building project in Wales 2022. The £13m bus station was announced… Content last updated: 05 July 2022
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Gas pipeline emergencies
SMELL GAS? - Ring 0800 111 999 The Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 task local authorities with the production of emergency plans or the modification of existing plans, to cover certain Major Accident… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Riding Establishment licence
Where horses are kept for hire for riding or for the purpose of being used, in return for payment, or instruction in riding, then that establishment will need a licence under the Riding Establishments… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Appeals
What if i want to Appeal a decision by the SAB? We believe that a negotiated solution is best when dealing with disputes around SAB decisions. However a formal mechanism for appealing a SAB decision … Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Conclusion of Audit 2021-22 MTCBC
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDIT The Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 Reg.13 Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 S.29 Notice is given that the Audit of Accounts… Content last updated: 27 January 2023
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Afon Tâf cluster schools enjoy activities yn Gymraeg
The first of two events to promote the use of the Welsh language in a fun way has taken place in partnership with the Urdd and the County Borough Council. The activities were arranged for the cluster… Content last updated: 17 August 2022
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Demolition work to begin on old bus station
Work is set to begin next week (week commencing 22 November 2021) on demolition of the old bus station. Aberdare Demolition has been appointed to carry out the programme, which will take around five w… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Road closed overnight for resurfacing work
Lower Court Street will be closed overnight next weekend for work to complete the new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’. The temporary closure will take place b… Content last updated: 28 March 2022
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Luxury Merthyr Tydfil hotel arises on site of historic local bakery
This autumn, Merthyr Tydfil town centre will welcome a new boutique hotel — within the former walls of historic bakery and confectioners, Howfield’s & Son (est. 1921). The hotel is due to be open… Content last updated: 24 October 2023
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Conclusion of Audit 2022-23 MTCBC
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL NOTICE OF CONCLUSION OF AUDITThe Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 Reg.13 Public Audit (Wales) Act 2004 S.29 Notice is given that the Audit of Accounts… Content last updated: 20 December 2023
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E-bikes available to borrow for free for Merthyr Tydfil locals
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has partnered with the UK’s leading active travel charity, Sustrans, to bring its e-bike borrowing project, E-Move, to Merthyr Tydfil. This initiative has been fu… Content last updated: 20 September 2024
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Transport Plan
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is at the heart of bringing a host of partners together to deliver a transport network which serves the needs of local residents, visitors and businesses today an… Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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How to Keep Your Community Safe from Rogue Traders
A strong community is the best defence against doorstep criminals. Here’s what you can do: ✔️ Talk to Your Neighbours – Share advice and experiences. If someone has been approached by a rogue trader,… Content last updated: 20 May 2025
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Renting your property
if your home is ready to move into, you can rent it out. Typically a three bed property in Merthyr Tydfil would attract a monthly rental income of around £800 per calendar month (based on 2025 lettin… Content last updated: 09 July 2025