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The Council's Communications & Engagement Strategy
The Council is committed to delivering value for money and quality public services to the residents of our County Borough, keeping our audiences informed and engaged throughout our journey. Our approa… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
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Merthyr Tydfil’s schools pay tribute to the Queen
Pupils from schools across Merthyr Tydfil attended the Civic Centre yesterday (15 September) to lay floral tributes in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. The pupils were greeted by Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil… Content last updated: 16 September 2022
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“Foster Wales Merthyr values and looks after it’s carers and children, they put them first”
As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Merthyr highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.Wales is in the pro… Content last updated: 16 August 2023
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Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 4.12.24
We have now completed the culvert inspection and no further issues have been identified within the culvert, so the collapse is localised to the area of the sinkhole. We have created a dam on the Nant… Content last updated: 05 December 2024
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Prevent
We aim to safeguard and support anyone that is at risk of radicalisation, before a crime is committed. Radicalisation is when someone is encouraged to develop extreme views or beliefs that support te… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women – a huge success!
The Business Education Together Partnership had a fantastic day at The College on the 20th of March hosting our very first ‘Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women’ following on from International Women’… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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School Council pupils question Councillors on local environmental issues
Councillors recently held a virtual meeting session with school council pupils from Bedlinog Community Primary School and Trelewis Primary School. Jacob, Rhys, Charlie, and Lacey questioned Cabinet me… Content last updated: 08 August 2022
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Information about Performance and Data
Data Cymru Putting data and intelligence at the heart of public service delivery. Ward Profile' Dashboard (Data Cymru) This dashboard allow you to find information about your ward from the 2021 Census… Content last updated: 04 September 2025
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Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum.
A £25,000 grant from Keep Britain Tidy’s Chewing Gum Task Force will help Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council clean up gum around Merthyr Tydfil. The Council is one of 56 across the UK that have su… Content last updated: 19 July 2023
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Beautiful sign greets visitors at Parc Taf Bargoed
Many of our lower valley residents may have noticed that Parc Taf Bargoed had a brand new addition placed at the entrance over the weekend. The sign was recently found in storage and rescued from one… Content last updated: 20 May 2025
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Improvement Relief
From 1 April 2024, the Welsh Government is providing Improvement Relief to ratepayers investing in improvements to their non-domestic properties which will support their business. The relief will dela… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
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Glynmil young people create homage to Gypsy/Roma Holocaust victims
Young people from Merthyr Tydfil’s Glynmil Caravan Park have remembered the lives of Gypsy/Roma Holocaust victims who died in World War Two by creating an educational art installation that will be on… Content last updated: 01 February 2023
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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
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Merthyr Tydfil Celebrates Boxing Legend Eddie Thomas with Centenary Exhibition
The Merthyr Central Library invites residents and boxing enthusiasts to explore an extraordinary exhibition honouring local boxing hero, Eddie Thomas throughout September, commemorating what would hav… Content last updated: 11 September 2025
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Dine in The Mine: new colliery themed restaurant opens in former Town of Steel
The Mine at CF47 and Castelany’s officially opened in Pontmorlais on Friday last week (03 December) — filled to the brim with authentic industrial décor, including metal bar gantries, wall art murals… Content last updated: 23 September 2022
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Luxury Merthyr Tydfil hotel arises on site of historic local bakery
This autumn, Merthyr Tydfil town centre will welcome a new boutique hotel — within the former walls of historic bakery and confectioners, Howfield’s & Son (est. 1921). The hotel is due to be open… Content last updated: 24 October 2023
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Consumed alcohol or used drugs? Don’t drive
Drivers and riders have a legal responsibility to comply with the law on drink and drug driving. Impairment significantly increases the risk of collisions and can have devastating consequences. As we… Content last updated: 11 December 2024
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Council becomes a Carbon Literate Organisation
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has achieved a Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze award as part of its drive to become Carbon Neutral by 2030. This award from the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)… Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Reduced running times for Christmas lights
Businesses looking for a small but perfectly formed office space geared to meet to all their requirements will find just the ticket in Merthyr Tydfil. The County Borough Council’s Orbit Business Centr… Content last updated: 09 November 2022
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Leader’s statement on Budget and Council Tax report
On Wednesday 26th February 2025, a report will go to a special Full Council meeting with a proposal to increase Council Tax in Merthyr Tydfil by 5.5% for the 2025/26 Financial Year. Cllr Brent Carter,… Content last updated: 20 February 2025