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Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl
The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessi… Content last updated: 26 January 2024
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Planning Advice and Guidance
Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024
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Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women – a huge success!
The Business Education Together Partnership had a fantastic day at The College on the 20th of March hosting our very first ‘Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women’ following on from International Women’… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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Fantastic poem written by young people in care included in mural at Merthyr FC mural
Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil has been working with local artist Tee2Sugars and local children to create a beautiful mural which celebrates the difference local authority fostering makes to young people… Content last updated: 31 May 2024
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SAB Application Forms
Application Forms Use the links below to download Pre-application and Full application forms for submission to the MTCBC SAB. Here you can also download detailed guidance on how to complete the applic… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Voting by Post
Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting without having to go to a polling station. Postal votes or proxy votes (where someone votes on your behalf) are available to anyone who is regist… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy: Non-statutory consultation: 10 July – 9 September 2024
At Welsh Water, one of our top priorities is providing our customers with a first class water supply direct to their taps. To ensure we can continue to do this, we now need to invest in new and resili… Content last updated: 11 July 2024
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Pupil Voice
The importance of pupil voice is strong in Merthyr Tydfil. All schools have a system in place to develop pupil leadership. These range of a School Council to a school Senedd or Parliament. Senedd comm… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Child Entertainment and Employment Licenses
Child Performance Licence When is a Child Performance licence required For all children from birth up to the end of their compulsory education. This is defined as the last Friday in June in the acade… Content last updated: 19 November 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Showcase Solar PV Project at Afon Taf High School
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) is thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 200kWp solar array at Afon Taf High School, marking a significant step towards the Council's ambi… Content last updated: 12 December 2024
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Kickstart your career with an EE apprenticeship at Careers Wales recruitment event in Merthyr Tydfil
Working Wales, in partnership with EE, is hosting a recruitment event for individuals looking to kickstart their careers through exciting apprenticeship opportunities. The event will take place at t… Content last updated: 07 January 2025
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Request or Report Gritting
PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk roads A470, A4060 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road). These roads are the responsibility of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent and problems shou… Content last updated: 09 January 2025
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Different Types of Elections
There are different types of election in the UK, and referendums can also be called as a way of asking the public a question. As a poll approaches you will be provided with information on the electio… Content last updated: 03 February 2025
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Car Parking Charges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for several Car Parks conveniently positioned around the Town Centre which include disabled bays. You can find the location of our Car Parks by usi… Content last updated: 16 April 2025
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National Library of Wales partners with BBC Radio Wales to present a Rewind Archive Special
As part of the National Library of Wales’ continued rollout of the Wales Broadcast Archive’s “Clip Corners” across the country, Merthyr Tydfil’s Central Library will officially launch its own dedicate… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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Flood Risk Management
Flooding remains a key threat to communities across Wales and managing this risk through careful planning is important to minimise the risk to communities. Flood risk management planning allows Lead L… Content last updated: 30 June 2025
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Countryside Information and Advice
Countryside & Wildlife Legislation In order to protect nature and wildlife there are several separate pieces of legislation. If you are doing any type of work outdoors it is important to know abou… Content last updated: 02 July 2025
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Active Citizen and Participation Awards 2025
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Thursday 12th June 2025 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisatio… Content last updated: 07 July 2025