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Child pedestrian training
Kerbcraft Kerbcraft has been running successfully in a number of schools in Merthyr Tydfil since September 2002 and has been very well received by participating schools. The scheme is currently funded… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Youth Support Project
The Youth Support Team delivers a programme of support to young people aged 10-18 on the key issues that they may be experiencing. The team help young people to consider their behaviour and risk, and… Content last updated: 10 December 2024
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Memorial Benches
Memorial benches offer a meaningful and lasting tribute to loved ones, while also providing comfortable seating for visitors in our community spaces. Your donation helps enhance accessibility and enjo… Content last updated: 21 October 2025
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Young Leaders Event at Merthyr Leisure Centre a Resounding Success
On Thursday, 23rd October, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre hosted the highly anticipated Young Leaders launch event, an initiative that's all about nurturing the leadership skills of primary school stud… Content last updated: 23 October 2025
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Dog Breeding licence
Any person who keeps a breeding establishment for dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014. The regulations state that a dog breeding licence is r… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Budget Statement following Full Council Meeting
At tonight’s Full Council meeting elected members approved the Council’s budget for 2026/27. Councillors voted to prioritise school budgets, protect vital children and adult’s social care, and strengt… Content last updated: 23 February 2026
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Pen Y Dre High School
Project Description: Pen Y Dre High School is currently being fully refurbished in phases to meet new Net Zero Carbon in Operation standards set by Welsh Government. This is the first refurbishment o… Content last updated: 10 March 2026
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Community Collaboration Brings Play Pod Chwarae to Merthyr
Through a collaboration between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Play Department and EggSeeds, a community development and outdoor education company Play Pod Chwarae has been developed through… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
ED012 Deposit Plan Easy read version
Dysgu Oedolion yn y Gymuned 2015-2016
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Health and safety at work - investigation
The Authority has a duty to enforce the relevant safety regulations to prevent accidents and ill health amongst the many workers and customers within the Borough. The various premises include retail o… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Energy Efficiency Advice and Assessment
SAP and SBEM SAP is the governments Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy relating of dwellings. SAP 2005 is adopted as part of the UK national methodology for calculation of the energy perfo… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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The role of a Councillor
There are 30 local Councillors and 11 Electoral Wards in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Local Councillors are elected at Local Government Elections and they support the needs of people livin… Content last updated: 12 November 2024
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Council officials meet with SWTRA to address noise complaints
MTCBC’s Environmental Health officers, South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) representatives and ward councillors for Penydarren and Dowlais met via Microsoft Teams last week to discuss concerns raise… Content last updated: 11 May 2021
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Road closed overnight for resurfacing work
Lower Court Street will be closed overnight next weekend for work to complete the new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’. The temporary closure will take place b… Content last updated: 28 March 2022
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National Lottery Heritage Fund backs Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue/Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre Project
It has just been announced that the Foundation for Jewish Heritage has been successful in its funding submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) & Welsh Government’s Transforming Town… Content last updated: 05 July 2022
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Statement RE bus services in Merthyr Tydfil
Further to recent statements made by Dawn Bowden MS regarding bus services in Merthyr Tydfil, we would like to remind residents that the vast majority of the local bus service network is run purely on… Content last updated: 01 August 2022
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Christmas music and merriment at Treharris lights switch-on
The annual Christmas fair and lights switch-on is returning to Treharris town centre on Friday 2 December. A host of seasonal activities at Treharris Square will include a performance by local acousti… Content last updated: 17 November 2022
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Additional bus service announcement
The Council has successfully applied for additional Bus Network Funding from Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region to support additional services on two of its key local routes. From Monday… Content last updated: 18 July 2024
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Online support service targets mental health toll of financial hardship
NHS Wales is partnering with foodbanks to help combat the mental health impacts of the cost-of-living crisis. SilverCloud® Wales, an online platform providing guided, self-help support based on cognit… Content last updated: 03 December 2024