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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

  • Community Focused Schools

    In Merthyr Tydfil we want all communities to be focused on learning and high aspirations. Community Focused Schools follows a three-cluster approach, and we are based in the North, Mid and South of Me… Content last updated: 20 August 2025

  • Polling Stations

    Most people choose to vote in person at a polling station.  However, if you are not able to go to the polling station you can apply to vote by post or proxy. About three to four weeks before an electi… Content last updated: 07 February 2024

  • Report a Pothole

    PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk roads A470, A4060 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road). These roads are the responsibility of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent and problems shou… Content last updated: 04 April 2024

  • Transport for ALN Pupils

    Many pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), a disability and/or a diagnosed medical condition will not have special transport needs, and their entitlement will be the same as for other pupils in… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

  • Registrar Fees

    Fees Certificate Fees All certificates issued from a current register on the day of registration are £12.50. Subsequent certificates issued from the current register are £12.50 (issued within 15 worki… Content last updated: 07 April 2026

  • Civil partnerships

    Civil Partnerships - What Are They? The Civil Partnership Act came into force on the 5th December 2005, enabling same sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their relationship. The Civil Partnersh… Content last updated: 07 April 2026

  • Consultation on new options for 3-16 Voluntary Aided Catholic school

    Residents and other stakeholders are being asked for their views on revised options for Merthyr Tydfil’s new single all through 3-16 Voluntary Aided (VA) Catholic school. Following consultation, the C… Content last updated: 23 April 2021

  • Work begins on £4.4m affordable housing project

    Work has begun on the construction of 31 ‘high quality’ new homes for rent as part of a £4.4million development in a rural part of Merthyr Tydfil.The Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association (MTHA) project… Content last updated: 06 August 2021

  • Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro

    As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022

  • Diversity a Grand slam for Edwardsville Girls Rugby Team

    Girls at Edwardsville Primary School have tackled their way to the semi-final of the Urdd eisteddfod tournaments, playing within a TAG rugby team and championing diversity in sport. The girl’s rugby t… Content last updated: 09 June 2023

  • Members sought for Local Access Forum

    Are you – or do you know someone else who might be - interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces? The County Borough Council is currently se… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

  • Get Ready to Celebrate Welsh Culture at the Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Event

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-anticipated annual Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 14 October, 2023, from 10am to 4pm at the pict… Content last updated: 10 October 2023

  • Scaffolding and Hoarding

    Scaffolding licence - Make an application You cannot erect scaffolding, mobile towers or hydraulic platforms on the public highway without a licence from the Council. Regulation Summary Scaffolding, m… Content last updated: 07 July 2025

  • Alcohol and Entertainment - Personal

    Personal licence is issued under the Licensing Act 2003 and allows an individual to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol. All premises with a premises licence issued under the Licensing Act 2003 requ… Content last updated: 01 February 2022

  • Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Joint Cabinet

    The Cardiff Capital Region is comprised of ten local authorities: Blaenau Gwent; Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff; Torfaen; and Vale of Glamorg… Content last updated: 13 January 2026

  • Schools Team Up to Boost Student Wellbeing with Fun "5 Ways" Initiative

    A group of local schools has joined forces to launch an exciting new initiative called "5 Ways to Health and Well-Being," designed to equip students with the knowledge they need to thrive, both mental… Content last updated: 03 March 2026

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