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Council Leader speaks out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Geraint Thomas, has spoken out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour in Merthyr Tydfil: Community tensions are rising following last week’s tragic e… Content last updated: 26 September 2022

Jobs bonanza in prospect at January event

A possible 200-plus vacancies could be on offer from a range of Merthyr Tydfil employers at a jobs fair in January. More than 20 businesses and other recruiters are interested in attending the event,… Content last updated: 21 December 2022

“Foster Wales Merthyr values and looks after it’s carers and children, they put them first”

As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Merthyr highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.Wales is in the pro… Content last updated: 16 August 2023

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

Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre

In May the Council entered into an agreement with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to temporarily occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre while work continues to find a perm… Content last updated: 17 July 2024

Dangerous Structures

If after an inspection to assess the situation, the building or structure is considered to be imminently dangerous all reasonable steps are taken to contact the owner and if found they are given the o… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Countryside Conservation

Countryside Conservation is usually delivered in partnership with other organisations. There are a complex, compact and varied range of nature conservation designations and priority habitats locally. … Content last updated: 26 April 2022

Biodiversity in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough

The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Section 6 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 introduced an enhanced biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty (the S6 duty) for public authorities in the exercis… Content last updated: 08 June 2023

The Importance of Play

To achieve a play friendly society that offers a wide range of play and recreational opportunities, it is necessary for all partners within the community to work together for this purpose. MTCBC ackno… Content last updated: 26 November 2024

Self Catering Properties

From 1 April 2023 in Wales, a self- catering property is classified as non-domestic and liable for business rates, if the Valuation office Agency is satisfied that: it will be available for letting… Content last updated: 23 July 2024

Appeals

What if i want to Appeal a decision by the SAB? We believe that a negotiated solution is best when dealing with disputes around SAB decisions. However a formal mechanism for appealing a SAB decision … Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Work Placement Opportunities

At Inspire2 Achieve we are continuously networking with local employers to offer work placement opportunities to extend your CV with a view to moving you ever closer to employment. Our work placement… Content last updated: 07 March 2024

Advocacy for Carers

Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to express their views and concerns, access information and services, and defend and promote their rights and responsibilities. Advocacy service… Content last updated: 07 October 2025

Budget consultation 2025/26 results

Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say on this year’s Budget Consultation – we had over 1,500 residents participate this year, which is our highest number yet. The images below sho… Content last updated: 10 November 2025

Health and Safety at work - Self Employed Workers

In 2011 a review of Health and Safety enforcement in Great Britain recommended that those self-employed whose work activities pose no potential risk of harm to others should be exempt from health and… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Merthyr Tydfil Mayor completes his final official duty.

His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Howard Barrett, attended his last official event as First Citizen of the County Borough on Saturday 15th May 2021, when he laid a wreath at the Town Centre war memorial dur… Content last updated: 06 August 2021

Parc Taf Bargoed awarded Green Flag status for the 12th consecutive year.

Keep Wales Tidy recently announced that Parc Taf Bargoed has again been awarded Green Flag status – its 12th consecutive year since it was originally given the prestigious award in 2011. It is joined… Content last updated: 27 November 2023

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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