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Merthyr Artisan Market
1st Friday of every month, 10:00am-2:00pm at High Street Merthyr Tydfil. The Market has lots of homemade crafts, jewellery and local produce and throughout the year the Market also runs different them… Content last updated: 18 April 2024
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Report a street that needs cleaning
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council sweeps roads and footpaths helping to keep the environment clean. If you feel your street needs cleaning. The Council has responsibility for cleaning council owne… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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Salaries, Expenses and Allowances
Councillor salaries The Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales produces an Annual Report, which sets out the type and levels of payments that authorities may or must make available to their members… Content last updated: 11 November 2024
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Countryside Information and Advice
Countryside & Wildlife Legislation In order to protect nature and wildlife there are several separate pieces of legislation. If you are doing any type of work outdoors it is important to know abou… Content last updated: 28 June 2023
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Working with Merthyr Tydfil CBC
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s outcomes are supported by over 2000 active suppliers. We have a diverse supplier base ranging from simple stationery suppliers to complex high value works cont… Content last updated: 23 January 2024
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Markets Information and Advice
There are three markets that operate on a regular basis in the Town Centre. These are: St Tydfil’s Indoor Market M&B Street Market Farmers Market St Tydfil’s Indoor Market This indoor market is… Content last updated: 18 April 2024
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Apply for a Larger Capacity Bin
From 1st April 2025, there is a £18.72 charge for the provision of the larger capacity bin, payable prior to delivery. Once this bin is no longer required a standard 140 litre bin will be provided fre… Content last updated: 29 April 2025
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Scrutiny Committees
Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for: Holding the Cabinet to account Policy Review and Development Reviewing and scrutinising the perfor… Content last updated: 09 June 2025
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Trading Standards Business Advice
A number of resources are available designed to help businesses comply with the law. Business Companion Business Companion provides information for businesses and individuals that need to know about t… Content last updated: 11 January 2023
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Shop issued with Closure Order after selling illegal vapes and vapes to children
A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discovered it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children.Eazy Vapes on Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, was issued… Content last updated: 07 November 2023
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Voting by Proxy
If you cannot vote in person you can ask someone to vote for you. This is called a proxy vote. Who can vote by proxy? Proxy votes are available to anyone who is registered to vote. You can only appl… Content last updated: 07 February 2024
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Request a Clinical Waste Collection
Please note: Requests must be made by 4.30 pm on Thursday for delivery the following day. If your request is received after 4.30 pm on Thursday it will be added to the following week’s delivery. Sharp… Content last updated: 23 April 2025
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Then and now: Merthyr Tydfil’s iconic Milbourne Chambers building through the decades
The Milbourne Chambers building — regularly referred to by locals as ‘Samuel’s Corner’ due to jeweller H Samuel’s long-standing residence in the building — is one of Merthyr Tydfil town centre’s most… Content last updated: 21 November 2022
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Tell Us Once
Tell Us Once is a free service offered by HM Government When someone has died, there are lots of things that need to be done, at a time when you probably least feel like doing them. Tell Us Once is vo… Content last updated: 24 January 2022
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Mental Health
Mental Health Services is part of the social care element of social services. This section is aimed at providing you with general information about Mental Health Services, information on how people c… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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The role of a Councillor
There are 30 local Councillors and 11 Electoral Wards in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Local Councillors are elected at Local Government Elections and they support the needs of people livin… Content last updated: 12 November 2024
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Welsh Language
Welsh Language Standards The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 replaced the Welsh Language Act 1993 and as part of the new legislation in Wales the Welsh Language has equal legal status with English… Content last updated: 13 February 2025
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How do I claim Universal Credit?
Universal Credit claims are made online at www.universal-credit.service.gov.uk. You will need an email address, bank details, information relating to any rent you pay, any outgoings you have such as c… Content last updated: 27 January 2021
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Report a Trading Standards Issue
If you believe that a business or trader is in breach of trading standards, let us know and we will investigate further. For example, you: have seen children being sold tobacco, alcohol, fireworks,… Content last updated: 11 January 2023