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Housing Support Programme Strategy 2022-26

Housing Support Programme Strategy (HSP) 2022-26 This Strategy sets out the strategic priorities of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and its partner agencies for homelessness prevention and allev… Content last updated: 08 November 2023

Work related Accreditation and Training

Inspire2 Achieve offer a wide variety of training courses to suit all levels, abilities and circumstances. The delivery of courses will vary from 1 day taster sessions to more in-depth and advanced t… Content last updated: 07 March 2024

NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE

Here at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we take abuse or aggression that's directed towards our staff by members of the public extremely seriously, whether it's face-to face, over the telephone… Content last updated: 30 September 2025

European Funding – Lifelong Learning Programmes

The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) provides opportunities for organisations, staff and learners involved in education and training across Europe to work together, learn from each others' expertise,… Content last updated: 10 May 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 22 May 2026

Youth Mayor Inauguration 2026

On Friday 5th June 2026, the inauguration of the new Youth Mayor took place at Merthyr Tydfil Registry Office in a private ceremony. Cian Evans, a 19‑year‑old student from Merthyr College, was appoint… Content last updated: 09 June 2026

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

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

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

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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