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Temporary Closure: Pontsticill Road
We wish to inform you that, due to a significant safety concern, Pontsticill Road will be temporarily closed to all traffic starting from Thursday 6th November at 8am until further notice.This decisio… Content last updated: 07 November 2025
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New River Taff footbridge ready for installation
A new footbridge over the River Taff linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre is en route from its construction site in Shropshire. Manufactured by Beaver Bridges, the structure w… Content last updated: 09 March 2023
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What if I'm unable to make decisions?
The Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects people aged 16 or over and provides a framework to protect people who may not be able to make decisions for themselves. A lack of capacity could be because of a se… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil
To help support Great Britain’s energy security during periods of peak electricity demand the UK Government is installing a number of power plants around the UK. Hirwaun Power Station has been chosen… Content last updated: 16 January 2024
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Supporting Ukrainians fleeing from War
The Council is reaching out to residents in Merthyr Tydfil on how they can support Ukrainian refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. On the Council’s website, there is a section explaining h… Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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Bus Service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach returning this October
We are delighted to confirm that the bus service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach will re-start from Monday 2nd October. The new service will be run by Peter’s Minibuses, thanks to funds from Welsh Governm… Content last updated: 29 September 2023
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Planning application submitted for Lower High Street improvements
The developments are part of the Town Centre Masterplan to improve the connectivity between Merthyr Tydfil’s rail and bus stations, creating a more modern and convenient transport hub that links direc… Content last updated: 12 February 2025
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Two parks closed due to frequent vandalism
The Legion playground in Penyard and St John’s Grove playground in Penydarren have suffered frequent and escalating vandalism and anti-social behaviour in recent months, resulting in the parks being c… Content last updated: 11 July 2022
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Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 5.12.24
Due to the current weather conditions, the water level within the culvert has risen and Welsh Water have had to pause their works for a crane to be moved onsite to carry out the urgent stabilisation w… Content last updated: 05 December 2024
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Essential work begins at Cyfarthfa Castle
Welsh Government - through its historic environment service Cadw - and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will each contribute £2.25 million to address the deterioration to the oldest part of Cyfar… Content last updated: 03 November 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil Taxi fees 2026
Merthyr Tydfil taxi fees were last reviewed and amended in April 2017. Since then, in order to support the trade during the Covid pandemic and changes in the fuel market following world events, the Co… Content last updated: 30 March 2026
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Working in Children’s Residential Services in Merthyr Tydfil
Content last updated: 18 March 2025
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Rate Relief for Part Occupied Properties (Section 44A)
Where it appears to the authority that part of a property is unoccupied and will remain so for a short period, then the authority can ask the Valuation Office for an apportionment of the rateable valu… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
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Cyfarthfa Castle launches bicentenary celebrations
In 2025, Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is celebrating its bicentenary. Built in 1825 as a majestic family home for the Ironmaster William Crawshay II, Cyfarthfa Castle is the jewel in the… Content last updated: 13 January 2026
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We Care: Cwm Taf Morgannwg
Children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents? We all need people to nurture, guide and care for us at different times of our lives. Cwm Taf Morgannwg is committed to recruiting local peop… Content last updated: 11 January 2022
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Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Health Council (CHC)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Health Council (CHC) is the independent watchdog of NHS services across Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend. The CHC consists of a small team of staff and volunt… Content last updated: 11 October 2023
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Green light for Active Travel improvements
The Council is about to commence work on a series of walking and cycling improvement projects as part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme. Monday 15 November will see the start of w… Content last updated: 09 November 2021
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Proposals to improve Rhydycar footbridge
As part of its Active Travel programme, the Council is considering plans to improve the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The current footbridge is a well-used r… Content last updated: 13 January 2022
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Local landlords invited to online forum
Local landlords are being invited to attend an online meeting with Council and Welsh Government officers to learn about changes in law and private sector rental trends that could affect them. The next… Content last updated: 22 April 2022
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Consultation on plans for wind farm
A consultation began yesterday (3 November) on plans to site a wind farm with up to six turbines north-east of Merthyr Tydfil, just above the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. Renewable energy generator… Content last updated: 04 November 2022