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Real Nappies
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to encouraging residents to reduce their waste, to help to protect the environment and to offer information and services that benefit residents. That… Content last updated: 15 April 2025
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Who Must Pay council tax
Freemen and challenges to liability The 'freeman on the land' movement – sometimes written as 'freeman-on-the-land', 'FOTL', the 'freemen of the land', the 'freemen movement', or 'freemen' – and simil… Content last updated: 05 July 2023
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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: 10 March 2026
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What can I Recycle?
The following materials are accepted at the Household Waste and Recycling Centres: For further information please, refer to our Household Recycling Centre Guide Asbestos Books CDs, DVDs and Games Car… Content last updated: 13 March 2024
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Money and legal matters
How to access financial support, what you might be eligible for and how it's worked out. Content last updated: 15 February 2023
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Stop Waste and Save Money: Top 8 Most Wasted Food Items
The average family wastes around 8 meals on a normal week. This could mean families are wasting around £50 per month on buying food and not eating it. The top 8 food items wasted in the UK are bread,… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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What is Flying Start
Flying Start is the Welsh Government’s flagship early years programme for families with children under 4 years of age. The programme provides support for children aged 0-4 years old and their families… Content last updated: 27 March 2025
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#BeMightyRecycle 5 quick recipes to save money and power up the Six Nations!
Did you know that food waste can be turned into renewable energy? It’s a crazy thought, but if everyone in Wales recycled just one banana skin, it could create enough energy to power the Principality… Content last updated: 04 March 2024
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Pay your business rates
Other Payment Methods BACS PaymentsBarclays Bank Plc, 47 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DLA/c No: 63519732Sort Code: 20-56-64*Please quote Business Rates A/c Ref Post Office and PayPoint outletsYou… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Supercharge your spring food routine: Save money, waste less and power Wales to No.1
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start – and that starts with food. That’s why Merthyr Tydfil CBC is partnering with Wales Recycles to help households supercharge their spring meals. With a few… Content last updated: 02 March 2026
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Commonwealth Games 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Merthyr Tydfil – nominate your Merthyr Tydfil Baton Bearers now
This summer, Birmingham plays host to the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A multisport event that takes place every four years and includes athletes from all of the Commonwealth countries across the globe. U… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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How is the money collected from Council Tax Premiums spent?
For the financial period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025: The number of Long-Term Empty properties = 340 The number of Second Home Properties = 179 The amount of income generated from charging a pr… Content last updated: 02 June 2025
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Gender Pay Gap
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What is Universal Credit?
From the 27th June 2018 Universal Credit replaces new claims for Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based), Employment and Support Allowance (Income Based), Child Tax Credit… Content last updated: 27 January 2021
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What next?
Once the Elective Home Education (EHE) team is informed that a parent/carer has decided to home educate their child, a member of the team will make contact with you to discuss your plans and to offer… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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What Are Additional Learning Needs (ALN)?
Every child is individual and they all develop and learn at different rates. Some children find learning easy, and some find it hard. With the right support all children develop at their own pace. Thi… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up t… Content last updated: 02 April 2024