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Rights of Way
Public rights of way are open to everyone. They can be roads, paths or tracks, and can run through towns, countryside or private property. You have the right to walk along them. Some rights of way are… Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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Disabled Parking Bays
Anyone with a Blue Badge can use a Disabled Persons parking bay Disabled Persons Parking Bay Locations Castle Car Park Castle Multi Storey Car Park St Tydfil Car Park River Taff Car Park Pontmorlais… Content last updated: 23 September 2022
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Stolen Slabs
The theft of paving stones or flags and iron works like manhole covers and gully grates is a criminal offence. Not only does it have a financial impact on our resources it can create very dangerous co… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Councillor Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct ensures that all councillors observe the highest standards of behaviours when carrying out their duties. Section 19 - Merthyr Tydfil Constitution The council’s Standards Committee… Content last updated: 09 December 2024
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Housing Support Grant
Housing Support Programme Background The Supporting People Programme was established in 2003 following transitional housing benefit. The Supporting People Programme commissioned Housing Related Suppor… Content last updated: 06 February 2025
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Help Pages
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Archaeology Local Information
Merthyr Tydfil has many sites of archaeological and geological interest. There are various websites to the right of this page which provide further in depth information as to the detail behind the geo… Content last updated: 24 January 2022
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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
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Community Councils
Community or town councils are the most local level of government in England and Wales. The principal organisation in Wales is One Voice Wales, providing a strong voice representing community and tow… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Planning Search and Weekly Lists
Public Access is a free online service that allows you to view details of planning applications received by the Council. Public Access allows you to: View submitted application forms, drawings and at… Content last updated: 06 May 2025
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Annual Reviews
Each year the Cwm Taf Morgannwg RHSCG produces a progress Report for the Stakeholders, local Authority and Welsh Government on progress of the RHSCG during the previous financial year. Content last updated: 13 November 2023
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Have Your Say
Take part in Consultations, Surveys and Have Your Say on Council Services. All surveys are available in paper format, large print and Welsh language on request.Please email corporate.communications@me… Content last updated: 05 February 2025
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List of schools
PRIMARY Abercanaid Community School The Park, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1SZ Head: Mrs J Edwards Tel: (01685) 351820 Email: office@abercanaid.merthyr.sch.uk Website: www.abercanaid.merthyr.sch.u… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Houses in Multiple Occupation Licence
The Housing Act 2004 places a duty on local authorities in Wales to licence houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). This is known as mandatory licensing. Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupa… Content last updated: 24 May 2024
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How to claim Housing Benefit
If you are already receiving Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction and need to advise us of a change in your circumstances. To find out what types of change you need to tell about and to report… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
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Past Mayors
Past Mayors from 2007 Mayor 2018-2019 Mayor 2017-2018 Mayor 2016-2017 Mayor 2015-2016 Mayor 2014-2015 Mayor 2013-2014 Mayor 2012-2013 Mayor 2011-2012 Mayor 2010-2011 Mayor 2009-2010 Mayor 2008-2009 Ma… Content last updated: 08 March 2023
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Operation Santa 2023
The purpose of the appeal is to enable members of the public to buy presents for children who are likely, otherwise to miss out at Christmas time. Without the support of our residents, these children… Content last updated: 12 October 2023
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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
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Register to Vote
Moving Home If you move home you will need to register to vote at your new address. Adding your name to the annual canvass form does not automatically entitle you to vote. Your old registration or pos… Content last updated: 02 September 2024