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CARDIFF TO HOST FINAL UK STAGE OF 2027 TOUR DE FRANCE

Cardiff has been confirmed tonight as the finishing point of the third UK stage of the 2027 Tour de France, as organisers revealed the start and finish locations for the historic men’s and women’s Gra… Content last updated: 15 January 2026

Consultation on plans to make Avenue de Clichy pedestrian and cyclist-friendly

The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvements to Avenue de Clichy and the gyratory system. The proposal wou… Content last updated: 13 January 2026

South Wales Police and Crime Panel

The way police policy is formed in the UK changed from November 2012 when a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was elected for every police force area in England and Wales. The Police and Crime Commi… Content last updated: 23 April 2026

Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards

The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. With Merthyr Tydfil at the heart of these a… Content last updated: 02 January 2025

The South Wales Police & Crime Panel meet the new South Wales Police & Crime Commissioner

The South Wales Police and Crime Panel, hosted and administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, had the pleasure of meeting Emma Wools for the first time since her election to the position o… Content last updated: 11 July 2024

South Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir Dazzle at Royal Albert Hall

A total of 220 talented young performers from across South Wales, representing the South-East Wales Youth Orchestra and Choir, took to the stage at London’s world-renowned Royal Albert Hall as part of… Content last updated: 18 November 2025

Joint statement from South Wales Police and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

We are aware of concerns within the Merthyr Tydfil community regarding youths engaging in crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area. A multiagency group, consisting of police, local authority… Content last updated: 13 March 2023

Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos awarded best Welsh playgroup in South East Wales

The Mudiad Meithrin Annual Awards Ceremony, held 14 October, aims to recognise and celebrate the excellent work achieved at Mudiad Meithrin’s Welsh-medium playgroups and day nurseries across Wales. Le… Content last updated: 29 October 2024

Who are we? And what do we do?

Who are we? And what do we do? The Compass Community Hub is located in the Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil and is funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The Hub provides learning and support to… Content last updated: 23 May 2024

Council holds consultation event on plans for former bus station site

The Council is holding two public consultation events to ask residents their opinions on its plans for the former bus station site at Glebelands. The sessions are taking place outside the old H Samuel… Content last updated: 11 September 2021

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

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Former Hoovers Site statement

Today, Wednesday 7 January, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee considered the planning application for the redevelopment of the former Hoover site to create a new neighbourhood, includin… Content last updated: 07 January 2026

How Do I Access Care and Support for Myself or Someone else?

The Social Services and Wellbeing Act is changing the way Social Services assess your care and support needs. More information, advice and assistance will be available Assessment will be simpler depe… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

Attending fires

South Wales Fire & Rescue Services operational firefighters are trained to respond to a wide range of emergencies including fires, road traffic accidents, specialist rescues, floods and hazardous… Content last updated: 31 December 2018

Glebeland site development given the go-ahead

Welsh Government has agreed its funding package for the redevelopment of the former Merthyr Tydfil Bus Station site. The circa £1m development will see the unused space transformed into a marketplace… Content last updated: 22 January 2024