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A new Welsh nursery school opens in the Borough
This morning, a school has officially opened in the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil called ‘Safle’r Gurnos’ ’ which is currently a satellite provision of Santes Tudful Primary School but will grow into… Content last updated: 14 June 2022
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Estates Management
The Estates Team deal with a wide range of estate management matters including: Asset Management planning Acquisition and Disposal of Land and Buildings St Tydfils Shopping Centre Community Asset Tra… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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LGBT+ History Month 2023
We’re proud to support LGBT+ History Month 2023 throughout February #LGBTHM23 🏳️🌈🌈Our flag is flying high to celebrate diversity within our communities.LGBT+ History Month is an exciting, informat… Content last updated: 01 February 2023
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Unveiling the Curriculum
Hi, I’m Emma, one of the Tutors at the Compass Community Hub. I’m hijacking this month’s blog to bring you some exciting news… Our new curriculum is here! Taking you all the way to the end of the… Content last updated: 12 July 2024
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Selling your empty property
One of the quickest and easiest ways to deal with your empty property is to sell it. Even if the property is in poor condition and requires a full renovation there are plenty of builders or developer… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Pedestrian crossings
The Council has responsibility for the maintenance of pedestrian crossings in Merthyr Tydfil. All roads are subject to an inspection on a periodic basis and our Highway Inspector reports any problems… Content last updated: 12 January 2022
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Marriage - arrangement and ceremonies
I want to get married - what do I do first?A civil marriage ceremony can take place in any register office in England or Wales or at any venue that has been approved to hold a civil marriage. From 29t… Content last updated: 29 May 2025
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The St David Awards are back!
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales. Now in their 12th year, they remain unique in recognising the exceptional achievements of ordinary unsung heroes, well-known individuals, organisa… Content last updated: 10 October 2024
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Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit?
Too many people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare are currently missing out on Pension Credit so we’re encouraging anyone over State Pension age to check their eligibility.Pension Credit gives you… Content last updated: 22 October 2024
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Cookies
When you use the MTCBC Website MTCBC will store cookies on your computer in order to facilitate and customise your use of our Website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by… Content last updated: 26 January 2022
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Delay in start of work on Bethesda Street road improvements
Work due to have begun last month on road improvements in the Bethesda Street area has been delayed and will now start next week (week beginning 6 December 2021). The Council has commenced a series of… Content last updated: 25 January 2022
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Training
A selection of online training videos are available for school staff supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The videos can be accessed via the Merthyr EAL Network on Hwb. Fo… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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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
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Tree Preservation Orders
Trees and Woodlands Given the manner in which the landscape of the county borough has been exploited you would be forgiven for thinking it was a landscape devoid of trees; however this is not altogeth… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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A clear vision for Education in the Borough says Estyn
In January, the local authority was subject to an inspection of its education services by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate of Wales. In the inspection report published today, the clear v… Content last updated: 08 March 2022
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Open Government Licence (OGL)
You may use and re-use the information featured on this website (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium under the terms of the Open Government Licence (OGL). The OGL is a simple s… Content last updated: 25 January 2022
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Report Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on any land, whether it is private or Council owned land. If you witness a fly-tipping in progress, please contact the Waste Enforcement Team on 01685 72500… Content last updated: 16 July 2024