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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

Scrutiny Committees

Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for: Holding the Cabinet to account Policy Review and Development Reviewing and scrutinising the perfor… Content last updated: 09 June 2025

Equalities

The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) brings together and replaces the previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act. It simplifies and strengthens the law, removes inconsistenci… Content last updated: 16 December 2025

Council to enforce the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014 by seizing stray horses

Over recent months the Council has received increasing complaints of horses straying onto the public highway, residential areas, schools, and footpaths. Straying horses present a risk to the public, e… Content last updated: 29 September 2023

The Council's Communications & Engagement Strategy

The Council is committed to delivering value for money and quality public services to the residents of our County Borough, keeping our audiences informed and engaged throughout our journey. Our approa… Content last updated: 25 March 2026

The future of leisure and culture services in Merthyr Tydfil

Following the approval of a notice of motion - Leisure Services - at the 7 September 2022 full Council meeting, we are now seeking views on future services provision. The Council is engaging with memb… Content last updated: 21 October 2022

Cycling

National Standards Cycling Scheme The Merthyr Tydfil Road Safety section is currently offering all Primary schools in the County Borough the chance for their year 6 children to do a National Standards… Content last updated: 17 January 2023

First Replacement Local Development Plan 2016-2031

The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires the Council to monitor and review its Local Development Plan (LDP). Up-to-date LDPs are an essential part of the plan-led planning system under n… Content last updated: 17 June 2024

Heritage Victorian Day

A sea of swing-boats, carriage-rides and top hats — a look back at the first ‘Heritage Victorian Day’ in Merthyr Tydfil. Visitors and residents of Merthyr Tydfil stepped back in time — with the arriva… Content last updated: 26 August 2022

Road closures for Pontmorlais Heritage Victorian Day

A number of town centre roads will be closed during the daytime this Thursday (18 August) for the Pontmorlais Townscape ‘Heritage Victorian Day’. Between 6am and 4:30pm, there will be closures to: Po… Content last updated: 16 August 2022

Tell Us Once

Tell Us Once is a free service offered by HM Government When someone has died, there are lots of things that need to be done, at a time when you probably least feel like doing them. Tell Us Once is vo… Content last updated: 24 January 2022

Petitions

The petitions process allows members of the public to have direct influence on the political process and to raise concerns that are important to them. Before submitting a petition, you should: Contac… Content last updated: 25 March 2026

Initial Response and Reablement Service

The Initial Response and Reablement Service work with people to maximise their wellbeing and improve independence levels in daily activities following deterioration in abilities. The aim is to support… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Council Budgets

The Local Government Act 2003 requires Local Authorities to demonstrate an integrated approach in determining their revenue and capital spending decisions through an integrated Medium Term Financial P… Content last updated: 14 January 2022

The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021

It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this mo… Content last updated: 10 April 2021

Hear ye, hear ye — Victorian extravaganza comes to Merthyr Tydfil town centre

Visitors and residents of Merthyr Tydfil can step back in time this month, as the town centre hosts a one-day Victorian takeover — for the whole family to enjoy. Running from 11am – 3pm on Thursday,… Content last updated: 08 December 2022