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Roman Run
The Roman Run will be held on 2nd September 2023. Online registration has now closed as the race is full. Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Public and Legal Notices
Current and previous public and legal notices. Content last updated: 30 March 2023
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Parking on Pavements
The Council has a responsibility to keep the roads and footpaths safe to use. Illegally parked vehicles cost the Council thousands of pounds a year in damage paving, damage grass verges, and cause ser… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Sensory Room
The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach is home to a state of the art Sensory Room. It is full of wonderful and exciting equipment and play activities suitable for all ages and those with Addit… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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The Social Economy
The Social Economy is a wider concept that includes the many and varied organisations that work outside the private and public sectors i.e. voluntary organisations, charities, community groups, self-h… Content last updated: 13 June 2019
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Pay Policy Statement
The Localism Act 2011 requires local authorities in England and Wales to produce an annual pay policy statement that includes the levels of remuneration for its chief officers and its lowest paid empl… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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School admission appeals
Every school in Merthyr Tydfil has an admission number which is set by reference to the school’s capacity to accommodate pupils. The following information relates to admission arrangements for communi… Content last updated: 05 March 2025
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Black Recycling Box
Recycling boxes - Collected every week Each household will have three recycling boxes, one for paper, one for glass bottles and jars and one for cardboard. NB: from 5th April 2021 card and glass must… Content last updated: 21 March 2025
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Audit of Accounts 2022/2023
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Oldway House is closed the week commencing 21st August 2023. The Statement of Accounts of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf Pension Fund, Llw… Content last updated: 21 August 2023
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Open Data
We are committed to publishing increasing amounts of our data to promote openness and transparency. Content last updated: 07 June 2019
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How to Recycle Correctly
Help us recycle by putting the right material in the right container or bin. Content last updated: 24 December 2021
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Land, Property and Facilities
From looking for business premises and local land searches to registering premises. Content last updated: 05 June 2019
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SAB (SuDS Approval Body)
Apply for MTCBC SAB approval and find further information on Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. Content last updated: 28 March 2022
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Alcohol and Entertainment licence
The Licensing Act 2003 introduced a new licensing system administered by the local authority in its capacity as the Licensing Authority for its area, and amalgamated six existing licensing regimes (al… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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Conservation Areas
A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, which the Council has identified worth protecting. Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Ac… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Septic Tank and Cesspit Emptying
In some situations it is not possible to connect the drainage system of a property to a mains drainage system. Most commonly non-mains drainage is found in rural areas. It is effective if correctly ma… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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Help to live at home Independently
Our aim is to help people stay living safely at home for as long as possible. If you’re struggling with any areas of living independently, there are a range of solutions and services to help you. Content last updated: 27 January 2022
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Help with Funeral Costs
Help with funeral costs is not administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Please see the Government website for further details on what to do after someone dies. Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Composting
You can buy a 220 litre Compost bin at a subsidised price of £15.32. To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your was… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Do you need Consumer Advice?
Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice Consumer Service who offer free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Their website provides lots of information and advice about what y… Content last updated: 02 November 2022