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  • Wheels in motion: new skate park is coming to Merthyr Tydfil

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has today (10 August) revealed plans to develop a new, family-friendly skate park in Merthyr Tydfil town centre. Set to replace the existing facility at Merthyr T… Content last updated: 03 January 2025

  • Day Fever Festival sets town alight with fantastic performances and community spirit!

    On Saturday, June 28th, Penderyn Square transformed into a vibrant party hub, drawing in a whopping 2,000 people who were eager to soak up the energy of the most epic 80’s festival to hit our town. As… Content last updated: 30 June 2025

  • Article 4

    Article 4 directions Article 4 Directions can be invoked by the planning authority to further prohibit the type of small alterations that would be usually allowed under Permitted Development Rights ev… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Report a retaining wall or subway

    The County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil has many miles of identified retaining wall whose purpose is to support the highway network. There also many miles of retaining walls for which the ownership is un… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Traffic Lights

    Our signal crossings are dealt with by a contractor who responds to all reports within 24 hours. PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk road – A470, A460 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys… Content last updated: 04 April 2024

  • Heritage

    Merthyr Tydfil in the 1850’s was the largest town in Wales, innovation and creativity have always played a part in the industrial history of Merthyr Tydfil.Whether it be the inspiration which resulted… Content last updated: 12 January 2022

  • The Role of a School Governor

    What is a Governor?Governors are volunteers who work closely with the Headteacher and school staff and are part of the overall leadership and management. The governing body helps govern the school fra… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

  • Completed projects

    The projects below were completed as part of the 21st Century Schools Programme, a collaborative investment partnership between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and the Welsh Government: Content last updated: 22 May 2024

  • Essential work begins at Cyfarthfa Castle

    Welsh Government - through its historic environment service Cadw - and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will each contribute £2.25 million to address the deterioration to the oldest part of Cyfar… Content last updated: 03 November 2025

  • Improvement Relief

    From 1 April 2024, the Welsh Government is providing Improvement Relief to ratepayers investing in improvements to their non-domestic properties which will support their business. The relief will dela… Content last updated: 01 April 2026

  • Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Drop-In Parental Engagement Sessions

    We would like to provide an opportunity for you to meet members of the ALN team where you will be able to share your views on ALN, and access relevant information and guidance. Venue details are below… Content last updated: 01 May 2026

  • Food complaints

    Each year the division receives a number of complaints from the public about foods which are apparently contaminated and each of these are investigated, often with advice from the local authority wher… Content last updated: 29 November 2023

  • CCTV Information

    CCTV plays a significant role in reducing crime and disorder, increasing community safety and public reassurance as well as assisting the Police in investigating crime. The Merthyr Tydfil County Borou… Content last updated: 17 January 2023

  • BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil

    Welsh icons Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs team up for a standalone special as part of collection of programmes to shine a light on the Welsh town To coincide with the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle, BB… Content last updated: 09 April 2025

  • Local Catholic School to Rename in Honour of Millennial Saint Carlo Acutis

    In a landmark decision reflecting spiritual inspiration and modern youth leadership, Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School will officially change its name to Saint Carlo Acutis Catholic School followin… Content last updated: 10 September 2025

  • Report street furniture

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for the provision and maintenance of street furniture including the following: most illuminated and non-illuminated signs and bollards traffic lig… Content last updated: 26 January 2023

  • Maintenance - structural surveys

    Mechanised Condition Inspections SCANNER and SCRIM surveys are carried out on the County Borough highways. These structural surveys are carried out on behalf of the Authority by specialist contractors… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Gambling Premises licence

    The Gambling Act 2005 came into force on 1st September 2007 and replaced most of the existing Gambling law in Great Britain. The Act aimed to put in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of… Content last updated: 10 February 2022

  • Countryside Surveys

    Wildlife Surveys, Mitigation & Compensation There is a lot of information held on protected sites and wildlife but it does not cover all areas and may not be up to date. In most cases there will b… Content last updated: 28 June 2023

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