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Leisure, Parks and Culture

From the latest leisure activities to parks and hobbies, find something to do in Merthyr Tydfil. Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Be Prepared In a flood you may find you’re without lighting, heating or a telephone line. The following simple actions will help you to be prepared. The time to think about it is now – don’t wait unti… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

How to Keep Your Community Safe from Rogue Traders

A strong community is the best defence against doorstep criminals. Here’s what you can do: ✔️ Talk to Your Neighbours – Share advice and experiences. If someone has been approached by a rogue trader,… Content last updated: 20 May 2025

Gas pipeline emergencies

SMELL GAS? - Ring 0800 111 999 The Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 task local authorities with the production of emergency plans or the modification of existing plans, to cover certain Major Accident… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

Storm Bert: Live Updates

Emergency Phone Line01685 384489. Road ClosuresWe kindly ask that residents avoid Cardiff Road in Quakers Yard as it remains closed. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work to ensure the sa… Content last updated: 02 January 2025

Ordinary Watercourse Consenting

On 6th April 2012, a further phase of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (FWMA) came into effect. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council working as a Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), took on r… Content last updated: 19 October 2022

Joint statement from South Wales Police and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

We are aware of concerns within the Merthyr Tydfil community regarding youths engaging in crime and Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in the area. A multiagency group, consisting of police, local authority… Content last updated: 13 March 2023

Cylch Meithrin Y Gurnos awarded best Welsh playgroup in South East Wales

The Mudiad Meithrin Annual Awards Ceremony, held 14 October, aims to recognise and celebrate the excellent work achieved at Mudiad Meithrin’s Welsh-medium playgroups and day nurseries across Wales. Le… Content last updated: 15 October 2024

Council purchases St Tydfil Shopping Centre

Merthyr Tydfil’s indoor shopping centre has been purchased by the County Borough Council with the intention of it playing a major role in the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’. Built in 197… Content last updated: 21 December 2021

Members sought for Local Access Forum

Are you – or do you know someone else who might be - interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces? The County Borough Council is currently se… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Britain’s Got Talent star unveils latest art project celebrating local authority foster carers across Wales

Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s foster carers do, as Redhouse Cymru will also light up in orange this Foster Care Fortnight. While… Content last updated: 21 January 2022

World Childrens Day 2024

Children's rights are at the heart of everything we do. We have a long history of supporting and upholding children’s rights in Wales. One hundred years on from the Declaration of the Rights of the Ch… Content last updated: 20 November 2024

Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy: Non-statutory consultation: 10 July – 9 September 2024

At Welsh Water, one of our top priorities is providing our customers with a first class water supply direct to their taps. To ensure we can continue to do this, we now need to invest in new and resili… Content last updated: 11 July 2024