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Please take part in our economic recovery survey

As non-essential shops re-open across Wales, Merthyr Tydfil businesses are being urged to take part in a survey that will help the Council to help them. Our County Borough Wide Economic Vision and Rec… Content last updated: 10 January 2022

Talks held with school and community on plans for new Goetre Primary

Listening and engagement sessions are taking place with parents, staff, governors and pupils about plans for a multi-million- pound new school to replace Goetre Primary in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, whic… Content last updated: 17 November 2022

Apply for a Van or Trailer Permit

The permit scheme is intended to stop the illegal or unfair use of HRCs for the disposal of waste. Who can apply for a Van or Trailer Permit? Any resident of Merthyr County Borough can apply. When do… Content last updated: 13 March 2024

Youth Clubs

The Youth Service in Merthyr Tydfil provides youth clubs for anyone between the ages of 11 and 25 that want to join in. Clubs are situated in different venues across the local area and are run by qua… Content last updated: 16 February 2024

Cwm Taf Public Services Board Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Background Information The Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015 gives a legally binding common purpose to improve the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of their area by cont… Content last updated: 21 July 2023

Pen Y Dre Pupils Triumph at both Eisteddfod Events

Today, Pen Y Dre High School celebrated their recent successes at the Eisteddfod y Rhondda and the Urdd National Eisteddfod. In June of this year, 13 pupils led the success at both Eisteddfods with ta… Content last updated: 03 November 2021

Volunteers clear over 12 tonnes from local beauty spot

In October, 14 volunteers gave up their weekend to clear fly-tipping from a Merthyr beauty spot. The event, which was organised by MTCBC Neighbourhood Services Apprentice Daniel Lewis, saw people come… Content last updated: 19 November 2021

Irishman Declan elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil

An Irishmen who ‘fell in love’ with Merthyr Tydfil on a visit 21 years ago has been elected Mayor of the county borough for the municipal year 2022-23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who lives in Dowlais and has… Content last updated: 27 May 2022

Statement on the Council's current position on Ffos-Y-Fran

Statement on the Council's current position on Ffos-Y-Fran: Enforcement On Wednesday 24th May 2023, following independent legal advice, an Enforcement Notice was issued to Merthyr (South Wales) Ltd an… Content last updated: 13 November 2024

Shop issued with Closure Order after selling illegal vapes and vapes to children

A shop has been ordered to close down after Trading Standards Officers discovered it had been selling illegal vape products and vapes to children.Eazy Vapes on Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, was issued… Content last updated: 07 November 2023

Merthyr Tydfil's Lifeline Service Earns National Quality Seal of Approval

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Lifeline service has achieved a significant milestone by successfully obtaining the TEC Quality accreditation from the TEC Services Association (TSA), highlight… Content last updated: 07 August 2025

Community Focused Schools

In Merthyr Tydfil we want all communities to be focused on learning and high aspirations. Community Focused Schools follows a three-cluster approach, and we are based in the North, Mid and South of Me… Content last updated: 20 August 2025

Houses in Multiple Occupation Licence

The Housing Act 2004 places a duty on local authorities in Wales to licence houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). This is known as mandatory licensing. Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupa… Content last updated: 24 May 2024

Food business registration

Registering your Business All premises where food is stored, handled or prepared whether for profit or not, are required by law to be registered with the Local Authority. There is no charge incurred… Content last updated: 10 January 2022

Former Llysfaen Respite Care Homes Cefn Coed Y Cymmer

Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are seeking your views on the redevelopment of the former Llysfaen respite care homes, Cefn Coed y Cymmer in Merthyr Tydfil… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

The Council’s Trading Standards Team have been inspecting petrol forecourts throughout Merthyr Tydfil.

During this cost-of-living crisis it can cost around £70 to fill the tank of a mid-sized family car, so it’s important for residents to be reassured that they’re getting the right amount of fuel that… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

Appeals

What if i want to Appeal a decision by the SAB? We believe that a negotiated solution is best when dealing with disputes around SAB decisions. However a formal mechanism for appealing a SAB decision … Content last updated: 31 October 2019

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