Search

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

Accessibility

This website is run by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: change colours, contras… Content last updated: 19 September 2025

Coed-Y-Dderwen becomes first English Medium Primary School in Merthyr to achieve Siarter Iaith Silver Award

Siarter Iaith is a Welsh Government initiative that encourages schools to promote the use of Welsh language, improving skills and inspiring children to use Welsh in all aspects of their lives.The Char… Content last updated: 19 April 2023

Business Rates online

Register for an Account To register for this service, you will need: Your Account reference number The Property Postcode A valid email address Contact telephone number Register or Login Setup a Dire… Content last updated: 29 September 2025

How to order recycling, food, and garden waste containers

Wheeled Bin Charges From 1st April 2025 there will be a £18.72 administration and delivery charge for any new and replacement wheeled bins. All residents, whether new or existing householders will hav… Content last updated: 29 April 2025

Business

Apply for a Temporary Road Closure

Temporary road closures can be arranged for special events and for highway improvements. Special Events Temporary road closures can be arranged for special events such as national celebrations and ill… Content last updated: 05 August 2024

Kerbside household battery collections

You can now recycle used household batteries at the kerbside as part of your weekly recycling scheme in small purple battery recycling bags provided by the Council. Purple bags can be collected from l… Content last updated: 24 December 2021

Inspire 2 Achieve 16-19

Inspire 2 Achieve (I2A) Programme Are you aged 16-19yrs and currently unemployed? We support anyone between these ages who are looking for support into employment or training opportunities. Are you 1… Content last updated: 06 March 2024

Brexit Information

Alongside our regional partners, the Welsh Government and the UK Government, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been preparing for Britain to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020. We ar… Content last updated: 30 March 2023

Could your community group help EU citizens?

We Are Digital is looking for delivery partners across the UK to digitally assist EU citizens and their family members who will require face-to-face support in a local centre to make their application… Content last updated: 25 January 2022

Faulty second hand car advice pack

Faulty second hand cars are the most complained about product as recorded by Trading Standards and the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. How do you ensure that you get the problem resolved with the mi… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Online, Saves Time