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  • Full Council back decision to prioritise the rights of young people who are care experienced

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system. A motion calling for those who are care… Content last updated: 23 July 2024

  • Huge success for MTCBC at recent iESE Awards

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Housing and Regeneration Employability Team and People and Performance’s Children’s Services Team recently won the Bronze prize for the Community and Customer F… Content last updated: 13 March 2025

  • Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026

    Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, taking over from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor John Thomas, as Fi… Content last updated: 15 May 2025

  • 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

  • School Budget Forum

    Section 47A of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, as amended by the Education Act 2002, required all Councils to establish a Schools Forum. In accordance with the Schools Forums (Wales) Regu… Content last updated: 20 August 2025

  • Listed Buildings

    Listed Buildings There are currently around 233 listed buildings, and structures in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, ranging from impressive viaducts to humbler terrace houses, and even smaller structur… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • 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

  • 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

  • Breakfast clubs

    The Welsh Assembly Government Primary School Free Breakfast Initiative The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age registered in maintained primar… Content last updated: 11 November 2024

  • Identifying ALN

    What should I do if I think my child has additional learning needs (ALN)? As a parent you will know your child best. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning or behaviour you should first… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

  • Apply for a dropped kerb

    Processing applications for dropped kerbs to enable access to your property New dropped kerbs require consent from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with the exception of the Trunk Roads that are… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

  • Are you a Bird Owner? Avian Influenza / Bird Flu Information

    Protect your own birds and others, register as a bird owner, it is now a legal requirement. Even if you only have one or a few pet birds you must register. Only birds which are housed all year round a… Content last updated: 25 November 2025

  • Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Joint Cabinet

    The Cardiff Capital Region is comprised of ten local authorities: Blaenau Gwent; Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff; Torfaen; and Vale of Glamorg… Content last updated: 13 January 2026

  • The Council responds to issues raised around the recording of Council meetings and minutes

    An administrative error after the 5 March Council Meeting 2025 led to the wrong video being uploaded. It was corrected promptly with the full recording made available on 10 March 2025.  The 12 Mar… Content last updated: 26 January 2026

  • A letter from the Leader: Concerns Regarding Proposed Changes to Specialist Palliative Care Provision in Merthyr Tydfil

    Dear Chair and Chief Executive, Re: Concerns Regarding Proposed Changes to Specialist Palliative Care Provision in Merthyr and Cynon Further to our discussions earlier, and on behalf of councillors fr… Content last updated: 18 February 2026

  • Council Supports Sustainable Boxing Initiative for Young People Across Merthyr Tydfil

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is proud to support a new partnership project helping children and young people across the borough access the benefits of boxing through schools, youth services a… Content last updated: 12 March 2026

  • Review of Community Arrangements

    What is a Community Review? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has a statutory duty, under the Local Government (Democracy) (Wales) Act 2013 to monitor the communities within the county, and the el… Content last updated: 17 March 2026

  • About The Current Mayor

    Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026 Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, tak… Content last updated: 19 March 2026

  • LDP Examination Library

    Examination Documents Documents and correspondence prepared and/or submitted in relation to the examination of the submitted plan: ED001 - Local Development Plan Examinations – Procedure Guidance (Pin… Content last updated: 18 April 2023

  • Cwm Taf Regional Plan Summary Document 2018-2019

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