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Do you need Consumer Advice?

Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice Consumer Service who offer free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Their website provides lots of information and advice about what y… Content last updated: 02 November 2022

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group

The role of Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group with the Housing Support Grant programme: Regional Housing Support Collaborative Groups (RHSCG’s) make recommendations to the Welsh Government… Content last updated: 03 June 2024

Apply for Planning Permission

We encourage applications to be submitted online via the Planning Application Wales Portal. This service allows applicants and developers to complete an electronic application form and submit plans an… Content last updated: 07 April 2025

Training

A selection of online training videos are available for school staff supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The videos can be accessed via the Merthyr EAL Network on Hwb. Fo… Content last updated: 11 March 2024

Popular Pontmorlais eateries sign up for hot chilli ticket

Some of the town’s most popular restaurants, bars and cafés have signed up for the hottest ticket in town when the Merthyr Street Chilli Fiesta returns this weekend. The ‘Pontmorlais Chilli Trail’, fu… Content last updated: 21 June 2022

Return of the Roman Run

One of the most popular long distance races in the UK - the Tydfilians’ Roman Run – will be taking place this weekend (Saturday, 3 September) for the first time in three years. Up to 300 athletes from… Content last updated: 01 September 2022

Want a career in hospitality? Take the plunge with the Mine!

Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and beyond interested in a career in hospitality are being offered the chance to find out what positions are available at one of the county borough’s newest and most popula… Content last updated: 03 November 2022

Mine recruitment event success

A recruitment day held to find staff for one of the Merthyr Tydfil’s newest and most popular restaurants was a resounding success. The Council’s Employability team organised the event at The College M… Content last updated: 21 November 2022

Spring into a new job for 2023!

People looking for a new job for the new year are being given the opportunity to meet employers from some of Merthyr Tydfil’s biggest and most popular recruiters at a January jobs fair. The event at M… Content last updated: 01 December 2022

Alcohol and Entertainment licence

The Licensing Act 2003 introduced a new licensing system administered by the local authority in its capacity as the Licensing Authority for its area, and amalgamated six existing licensing regimes (al… Content last updated: 26 November 2024

Small Business Rates Relief in Wales

The Welsh Government provides non-domestic rates relief to eligible small businesses.  those with a rateable value of up to £6,000 will receive 100% relief;  those with a rateable value between £6,00… Content last updated: 23 July 2024

Then and now: Merthyr Tydfil’s iconic Milbourne Chambers building through the decades

The Milbourne Chambers building — regularly referred to by locals as ‘Samuel’s Corner’ due to jeweller H Samuel’s long-standing residence in the building — is one of Merthyr Tydfil town centre’s most… Content last updated: 21 November 2022

Off to a flying ‘art’ — local artist unveils first private gallery in Merthyr Tydfil town centre

Local portrait artist Aimie Sutton has opened the first independent/private studio and art gallery in Merthyr Tydfil — following the success of her two-year-old online business. ‘The Art of Aimie’ off… Content last updated: 21 September 2022

Partners travel to Merthyr Tydfil to discuss ideas for ambitious European trails project

Local authority, tourism and university partners in an international tourism and environmental initiative travelled to Merthyr Tydfil to progress plans for the project – as well as to visit some of th… Content last updated: 12 July 2022

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100 Young Learners Empowered by ‘Superwomen of Construction’ in Celebration of International Women’s Day

Merthyr Tydfil, March 2025 – In an exciting and inspiring event held to mark International Women’s Day, 100 Year 8 learners from across the Borough were treated to a day filled with empowerment, motiv… Content last updated: 17 March 2025