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Annual Council Reporting Framework (ACRF)

Annual Council Reporting Framework (ACRF) As part of the Annual Council Reporting Framework (introduced by the Welsh Government in 2009), all Local Authorities across Wales are required to publish an… Content last updated: 24 January 2022

Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro

As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022

Apply for Free School Meals

If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 12 September 2024

Countryside Information and Advice

Countryside & Wildlife Legislation In order to protect nature and wildlife there are several separate pieces of legislation. If you are doing any type of work outdoors it is important to know abou… Content last updated: 02 July 2025

Animal Movement licence

All movements of cattle, deer, sheep, goats and pigs are controlled by the general licence issued by the Welsh Assembly Government.In addition to the general licence movements must be covered by a mov… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Do you need Consumer Advice?

Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice Consumer Service who offer free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Their website provides lots of information and advice about what y… Content last updated: 02 November 2022

Children Missing Education

Children and young people not receiving a suitable education are at increased risk of a range of negative outcomes that could have long term damaging consequences for their life chances. A child missi… Content last updated: 17 January 2024

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Becomes First Council in Wales to Achieve ISO50001 Certification

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council was recently awarded the ISO50001 accreditation for their outstanding energy management! Merthyr Tydfil is the first local authority in Wales to achieve this reco… Content last updated: 25 June 2024

Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit?

Too many people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare are currently missing out on Pension Credit so we’re encouraging anyone over State Pension age to check their eligibility.Pension Credit gives you… Content last updated: 22 October 2024

Sensory Impairment

Services For People With Sensory Impairments (Adults and Children) If you are having difficulties due to sensory problems, the Directorate, together with other organisations, may be able to help. We… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

Council seeks views on former bus station site

The Council is consulting residents on what they would like to see on the site of the old bus station which closed in June when the new bus interchange at Swan Street opened. View Survey Initial i… Content last updated: 01 February 2022

Consultation on plans for wind farm

A consultation began yesterday (3 November) on plans to site a wind farm with up to six turbines north-east of Merthyr Tydfil, just above the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road. Renewable energy generator… Content last updated: 04 November 2022

Leader's statement on Council Tax increase for 2023/24

Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil will rise by 4.7% per cent as part of the council’s 2023/24 budget. The Welsh average is 5.5%. This increase is the equivalent to £1.05 per week for Band A properties an… Content last updated: 08 March 2023

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Health Council (CHC)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Health Council (CHC) is the independent watchdog of NHS services across Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend. The CHC consists of a small team of staff and volunt… Content last updated: 11 October 2023

Connected Kerb has issued the following statement regarding detection of an issue with electric vehicle charging points

Connected Kerb has issued the following statement regarding detection of an issue with electric vehicle charging points in our area. Until resolved, the affected equipment has been made unavailable fo… Content last updated: 13 May 2024

Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd Y Grug

Project Information: This project will include the refurbishment and extension on the current school building to increase capacity and create additional Welsh Medium (WM) education primary places as… Content last updated: 11 February 2025

Mid Term Admissions or Transfers

A mid-term admission or transfer is where a parent and / or child wished to move from one school to another, outside of the usual admission rounds. A request to change schools most commonly takes plac… Content last updated: 29 July 2025

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