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Outgoing Mayor raises more than £15,000 for charities

The outgoing Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil raised £15,885 for his two nominated local charities during his term of office in 2022/23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who handed over the reins to Cllr Malcolm Colbran at… Content last updated: 24 May 2023

Ewch Amdani Summer School deemed huge success!

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Pathway To Work Team (P2W) put together ‘Ewch Amdani! Go for it!’ Summer School for children looked after and care leavers. This was a one week programme during… Content last updated: 19 September 2024

‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ launches with the hope of making town a safe place to be

The launch of the town centre operation locally known as ‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ working in unity with South Wales Police and partners in Merthyr is a significant step towards tackling serious and o… Content last updated: 28 July 2025

A slice of Naples arrives in Merthyr Tydfil — with the opening of Wales’ first ever authentic pizzeria

This Saturday (September 16), the authentic taste of Naples will arrive on Merthyr Tydfil’s high street, with the opening of Scorchini’s Pizzeria. The family run business will be Wales’ first ever aut… Content last updated: 20 September 2023

Early Years & Flying Start

Work related Accreditation and Training

Inspire2 Achieve offer a wide variety of training courses to suit all levels, abilities and circumstances.  The delivery of courses will vary from 1 day taster sessions to more in-depth and advanced t… Content last updated: 07 March 2024

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

School street closed to motorists in safety campaign trial

A school street in Merthyr Tydfil will be temporarily closed to traffic next week as part of a trial for plans to improve road safety in the areas. The road outside Goetre Primary School will shut dur… Content last updated: 12 May 2023

Supporting Ukrainians fleeing from War

The Council is reaching out to residents in Merthyr Tydfil on how they can support Ukrainian refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. On the Council’s website, there is a section explaining h… Content last updated: 30 March 2022

Welsh Music Day celebrated across Merthyr Tydfil

‘Merthyr Forever’, our song written especially for the Borough, rang out across our social media channels on Friday February 9th. We really did 'join together as one’ for Welsh Music Day, as it was ce… Content last updated: 14 February 2024

Liam looking forward to virtual Christmas lights switch-on

Homegrown Love Island winner Liam Reardon is very much looking forward to being part of this year’s Merthyr Tydfil ‘virtual’ Christmas lights switch-on radio broadcast. Our popular local resident said… Content last updated: 10 November 2021

How Do I Access Care and Support for Myself or Someone else?

The Social Services and Wellbeing Act is changing the way Social Services assess your care and support needs. More information, advice and assistance will be available Assessment will be simpler depe… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

Schools, care homes and council buildings switching to energy-saving technology

Over the past five months over 4000 inefficient light fittings have been upgraded to low energy LED lighting and 600 Solar Panels have been installed on MTCBC buildings and schools as part of the coun… Content last updated: 19 November 2021

Young people of Merthyr Tydfil proudly launch Climate Charter: 10 promises to help our planet

The children and young people of Merthyr Tydfil have made their voices heard with the launch of the Merthyr Tydfil Schools’ Climate Charter. At a student conference held last July, schoolchildren from… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

BBC Cymru Wales announces new collection of content celebrating Merthyr Tydfil

Welsh icons Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs team up for a standalone special as part of collection of programmes to shine a light on the Welsh town To coincide with the bicentenary of Cyfarthfa Castle, BB… Content last updated: 09 April 2025