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  • Tourist Direction signs

    The 'white on brown' tourist type signs have been in use for many years and are recognised both nationally and internationally. These signs are intended to direct (rather than attract) visitors. The s… Content last updated: 18 October 2023

  • The Council’s response to Welsh Government Budget Settlement

    Like all other Councils across the country, we continue to be faced with uncertain times. Over the last 15 years, Councils have had budget cuts which have caused them to struggle with balancing budget… Content last updated: 22 December 2023

  • Household Recycling Centres

    Find your nearest Recycling Centre. From 31st of march 2024 the HRCs will be operating new opening times Content last updated: 13 March 2024

  • Report a street light

    The Authority has its own in house Street Lighting Section who carry out all repairs to the Street Lighting Network. Overhead cables supply some of the Authority’s lights and these may be the responsi… Content last updated: 04 April 2024

  • Councillor Geraint Thomas steps down as Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

    Councillor Geraint Thomas has decided to step down from his role as Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Leader following the recent Bedlinog & Trelewis Ward By-Election. Councillor Geraint Thoma… Content last updated: 12 September 2024

  • Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 4.12.24

    We have now completed the culvert inspection and no further issues have been identified within the culvert, so the collapse is localised to the area of the sinkhole. We have created a dam on the Nant… Content last updated: 05 December 2024

  • Apply for Social Housing

    If you’re interested in renting a Community (social) housing property or are already renting from a Community (Social) housing landlord and need a different property, you can apply to join our housing… Content last updated: 10 February 2025

  • 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

  • Street and Property Naming and Numbering

    The naming and numbering of all new developments, individual properties, industrial units and streets are dealt with by the Highways Department. There is a charge for this service and all the relevant… Content last updated: 01 April 2025

  • Local Democracy Portal

    Go to meetings, raise concerns and influence how decisions are made within your community and throughout Wales. Content last updated: 10 September 2025

  • Have Your Say

    Take part in Consultations, Surveys and Have Your Say on Council Services. All surveys are available in paper format, large print and Welsh language on request.Please email corporate.communications@me… Content last updated: 10 September 2025

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  • Food safety regulations

    All food businesses are required to register with us. If you would like to register your premises please download a food business registration form. Many publications are available to assist local bus… Content last updated: 19 December 2019

  • Report a street nameplate

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for the provision, repair and maintenance of street name plates with the exception of new developments, where the Developer is responsible for the… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • What is Universal Credit?

    From the 27th June 2018 Universal Credit replaces new claims for Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based), Employment and Support Allowance (Income Based), Child Tax Credit… Content last updated: 27 January 2021

  • School Inspections

    All schools are inspected by Estyn on a six-yearly cycle although schools that do not perform as well as they should may be subject to follow-up inspections and/or additional monitoring by the local a… Content last updated: 11 May 2021

  • Private Hire Vehicle Licence

    All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee-paying passengers must be licensed.  Private Hire vehicles cannot be hailed at the roadside or use a taxi rank.  All priv… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

  • Update on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre swimming pool

    The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre has been closed since December 2019 due to water leaks affecting the concrete and causing tiles to lift off. Early in 2020, as building owner, the Co… Content last updated: 24 June 2021

  • Council wins prestigious national award for work on bus interchange project

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has won a prestigious national award for its ‘collaborative working and shared vision’ on construction of the new bus interchange. The Council was presented with… Content last updated: 30 September 2021

  • Bus interchange wins another national construction award

    Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a second prestigious national construction award within the space of a month. The bus station was announced on Friday as winner of the ‘Sustainability’ cat… Content last updated: 26 October 2021

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