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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: 15 November 2024
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Pedestrian crossings
The Council has responsibility for the maintenance of pedestrian crossings in Merthyr Tydfil. All roads are subject to an inspection on a periodic basis and our Highway Inspector reports any problems… Content last updated: 12 January 2022
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Freedom of Information Act Advice
Freedom of Information Act 2000 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to openness in its operations. To this end, it is working to make as much information as possible accessible to the p… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Land and Biodiversity
What the council are doing 16 of our grassland sites throughout the County Borough are now being managed by our new cut and collect machines purchased through the Welsh Government grant ‘Local Places… Content last updated: 22 August 2023
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Foster Wales
Local Authority fostering services in Wales have today joined forces to become ‘Foster Wales’; teams across the nation combine their efforts and expertise to significantly increase the number and dive… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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Campaign launched to significantly increase number and diversity of foster carers in Merthyr Tydfil
The campaign by ‘Foster Wales’, the new network of 22 Local Authority fostering services across the country aims to make a substantial national impact on the futures of young people. With over a th… Content last updated: 04 May 2022
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Dine in The Mine: new colliery themed restaurant opens in former Town of Steel
The Mine at CF47 and Castelany’s officially opened in Pontmorlais on Friday last week (03 December) — filled to the brim with authentic industrial décor, including metal bar gantries, wall art murals… Content last updated: 23 September 2022
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Iconic Merthyr Tydfil Deli returns to the High Street after 40 years
Founded by Jim and Joan Johnson in 1982, Johnsons’ Delicatessen was once a haven of Italian meat, cheese and sweet-treats in Merthyr Tydfil — operating for more than a decade. Now, nearly 40 years lat… Content last updated: 22 December 2021
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Consultation on revised options for Merthyr Tydfil’s 3-16 VA Catholic school
After considering all the feedback from public consultations held in 2021, the County Borough Council is consulting further on revised options for the siting of the new 3-16 VA Catholic school. The tw… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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Commonwealth Games 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Merthyr Tydfil – nominate your Merthyr Tydfil Baton Bearers now
This summer, Birmingham plays host to the 2022 Commonwealth Games. A multisport event that takes place every four years and includes athletes from all of the Commonwealth countries across the globe. U… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Combat ‘ych-a-fi’ to unleash the power of your food waste recycling
Wales may be a small country, but when it comes to recycling, we punch way above our weight. With 95% of us regularly recycling our waste, we’re already the third best recycling nation in the world, a… Content last updated: 09 February 2023
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“Foster Wales Merthyr values and looks after it’s carers and children, they put them first”
As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Merthyr highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.Wales is in the pro… Content last updated: 16 August 2023
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A slice of Naples arrives in Merthyr Tydfil — with the opening of Wales’ first ever authentic pizzeria
This Saturday (September 16), the authentic taste of Naples will arrive on Merthyr Tydfil’s high street, with the opening of Scorchini’s Pizzeria. The family run business will be Wales’ first ever aut… Content last updated: 20 September 2023
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Merthyr Primary Schools Rugby World Cup 2023
We met with Mr Craig Lynch, Deputy Head at Pantysgallog Primary School, who sparked the idea of Merthyr Tydfil’s very own Primary School Rugby World Cup, taking place on Wednesday 18 October, 10am-2pm… Content last updated: 05 October 2023
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Consumed alcohol or used drugs? Don’t drive
Drivers and riders have a legal responsibility to comply with the law on drink and drug driving. Impairment significantly increases the risk of collisions and can have devastating consequences. As we… Content last updated: 11 December 2024
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Winter Weather Emergencies
In the event of any closures or changes to services due to adverse weather, this page will be amended and updated with relevant details and the last update date. Winter weather of snow and ice can cau… Content last updated: 09 January 2025
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Prevent
We aim to safeguard and support anyone that is at risk of radicalisation, before a crime is committed. Radicalisation is when someone is encouraged to develop extreme views or beliefs that support te… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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Request a Pest Control Treatment
The eradication of insects and rodents which are transmitters of disease is a very significant part of the Local Authority's service to the community. Rats and mice, cockroaches, fleas and wasps are a… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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Council Tax Bands and Charges
For 2025/2026, the levels of Council Tax for a band D property are as follows: Breakdown Cost Merthyr Tydfil C.B.C: £2,083.21 The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales: £378.67 M… Content last updated: 11 March 2025
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20mph speed limit
Update: September 17, 2024Every council in Wales was asked to collect residents’ feedback on 20mph limits so that they could assess this against revised Welsh Government guidance on setting 30mph spee… Content last updated: 26 March 2025