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Are you aware of the law on E-Scooters?

With Christmas approaching, and e-scooters appearing on many wish lists, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Road Safety Wales, are aimi… Content last updated: 26 November 2025

Town centre a safer place following £500,000 security boost

Merthyr Tydfil town centre has been given a security overhaul by the Council and South Wales Police with the aim of making our residents feel safe at any time of the day or night. State-of-the-art CCT… Content last updated: 13 October 2021

A busy June for the Business and Education Together Partnership as Project draws to a thrilling close

On the 12th of June our south cluster Business Enterprise Project, run in conjunction with MTEC, came to a thrilling close in Rhyd-y-car Leisure Centre. Pupils from Trelewis and Bedlinog Primary Schoo… Content last updated: 25 June 2024

The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!

South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023

Council officials meet with SWTRA to address noise complaints

MTCBC’s Environmental Health officers, South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) representatives and ward councillors for Penydarren and Dowlais met via Microsoft Teams last week to discuss concerns raise… Content last updated: 11 May 2021

Business Enterprise Project off to a flying start!

On the 25th of April, Year 6 pupils in the south cluster of primary schools took part in the launch day of our very first Business Enterprise Project, which ran in Aberfan Leisure Centre and Ynysowen… Content last updated: 07 May 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

Merthyr Tydfil Children’s Literature Festival 2023

The Festival is now the biggest event in the UK celebrating World Book Day. It is taking place on Thursday 20 April 2023 from 9am until 3pm with over 4000 children in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales and i… Content last updated: 17 April 2023

Pay or Appeal a Parking Fine

A message of condolence from The Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil, Councillor Declan Sammon, following the news of the death of our Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II.

On behalf of the people of Merthyr Tydfil,  we express our deepest sadness to hear the news of the death of our Queen, Her Majesty Elizabeth II. Today is a day of great sadness for the United Kingdom… Content last updated: 08 September 2022

The Role of a School Governor

What is a Governor?Governors are volunteers who work closely with the Headteacher and school staff and are part of the overall leadership and management. The governing body helps govern the school fra… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

Different Types of Elections

There are different types of election in the UK, and referendums can also be called as a way of asking the public a question.  As a poll approaches you will be provided with information on the electio… Content last updated: 15 October 2025