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Examination of the Merthyr Tydfil Replacement LDP
Current Position Publication of the Inspector’s Report The Inspector’s Report into the Replacement Merthyr Tydfil Local Development Plan (LDP) 2016 – 2031 was submitted to the Council and Welsh Govern… Content last updated: 13 January 2026
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Information about Performance and Data
Data Cymru Putting data and intelligence at the heart of public service delivery. Ward Profile' Dashboard (Data Cymru) This dashboard allow you to find information about your ward from the 2021 Census… Content last updated: 04 September 2025
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Get Cosmetic Confident
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) is issuing a strong warning to consumers about the growing threat posed by illegal and counterfeit cosmetic products being both on high street shops and online. These pro… Content last updated: 12 November 2025
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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
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Disability Confident Scheme
What is it? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council runs a Disability Confident Scheme, offering an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum selection cr… Content last updated: 26 September 2025
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Recruitment Fair success
Last month saw the Council’s 15th Recruitment Fair take place, in partnership with Merthyr Tydfil Job Centre Plus and hosted at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. The day, which was opened by Mayor of Mer… Content last updated: 03 October 2023
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Aberfan Community Centre Statement
We would like to clarify the situation and dispel some of the rumours that are currently circulating on social media. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is confident that services at Aberfan Com… Content last updated: 10 April 2024
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Youth Support Project
The Youth Support Team delivers a programme of support to young people from Year 6 primary school to 18 years on the key issues that they may be experiencing. The team help young people to consider th… Content last updated: 14 May 2026
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Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre is open!
We are delighted to confirm that we have received the signed management agreement from Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust and Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre is now open. It has been a challengi… Content last updated: 01 May 2024
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Find your nearest Bring Site
There are bring sites located at the Dowlais and Aberfan HRC's. For further information please, refer to our Household Recycling Centre Guide Content last updated: 13 March 2024
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Parks and Open Spaces Outdoor Facilities
The Authority’s parks are subdivided into Borough Parks, Community Parks and Country Parks. Borough Parks There are five Borough parks, these are: Cyfarthfa Park Thomastown Park Troedyrhiw Park Treha… Content last updated: 22 October 2024
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Storing Building Materials on the Highway
If you are considering storing building materials such as bricks, or bags of sand on the carriageway, a materials license application must be submitted prior to when it is required. It is an offence t… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Home to School Transport Overview
You have a legal responsibility to ensure that your child attends school regularly and this includes arranging travel to and from school, meeting the costs of this and accompanying your child as neces… Content last updated: 11 September 2025
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Pen Y Dre High School
Project Description: Pen Y Dre High School is currently being fully refurbished in phases to meet new Net Zero Carbon in Operation standards set by Welsh Government. This is the first refurbishment o… Content last updated: 10 March 2026
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Home Safe Home
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that whilst rogue traders carrying out work on your home could leave you out of pocket, there is an increasing risk that they will also leave your home unsafe. Trad… Content last updated: 13 November 2025
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What next?
Once the Elective Home Education (EHE) team is informed that a parent/carer has decided to home educate their child, a member of the team will make contact with you to discuss your plans and to offer… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Planning Committee
Accountability: To Full Council Role purpose and activity: Understanding the nature of the Planning committee and quasi-judicial decision making To be aware of the quasi-judicial nature of Planning… Content last updated: 08 August 2025
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Food labelling and Allergens
The Council deal with complaints concerning the purchase of food including: Hygiene Unfit to be eaten Foreign Bodies Food labelling Food composition and description Food contamination Inspections ar… Content last updated: 29 November 2023
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Initial Response and Reablement Service
The Initial Response and Reablement Service work with people to maximise their wellbeing and improve independence levels in daily activities following deterioration in abilities. The aim is to support… Content last updated: 04 January 2023