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Leasing Scheme Wales

Unlock the benefits of Leasing Scheme Wales in Merthyr Tydfil Whether you are an experienced landlord with multiple properties or you have recently acquired a property perhaps through a relative or ch… Content last updated: 09 March 2026

Jobs bonanza in prospect at January event

A possible 200-plus vacancies could be on offer from a range of Merthyr Tydfil employers at a jobs fair in January. More than 20 businesses and other recruiters are interested in attending the event,… Content last updated: 21 December 2022

EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE

⚠️ EMERGENCY ROAD CLOSURE ⚠️ Welsh Water has requested an immediate road closure on Cyfarthfa Road, located at the Travis Perkins junction to Cyfarthfa Ind Est junction. Please see the official divers… Content last updated: 05 November 2024

Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 4.12.24

We have now completed the culvert inspection and no further issues have been identified within the culvert, so the collapse is localised to the area of the sinkhole. We have created a dam on the Nant… Content last updated: 05 December 2024

Traffic lights to get overhaul in Active Travel plans

Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians will benefit from the replacement of old traffic lights on a busy Merthyr Tydfil road as part of the Council’s plans for improving Active Travel across the county b… Content last updated: 10 January 2022

Road closure for River Taff footbridge installation

A section of Avenue de Clichy will be closed for the day next Sunday (12 March) for the installation of a new footbridge over the River Taff. The footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar t… Content last updated: 03 March 2023

Fantastic poem written by young people in care included in mural at Merthyr FC mural

Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil has been working with local artist Tee2Sugars and local children to create a beautiful mural which celebrates the difference local authority fostering makes to young people… Content last updated: 31 May 2024

Full Council back decision to prioritise the rights of young people who are care experienced

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system. A motion calling for those who are care… Content last updated: 23 July 2024

State of the Art Skate Park opens in Merthyr Tydfil

We are delighted to announce that the skate park is opening ahead of schedule - and just in time for the school holidays! Following a site meeting with contractors today, the skate park, funded by Wel… Content last updated: 16 July 2025

Support for Ukraine

Support for Ukrainian refugees. How can you assist Ukrainian residents affected by the war in Ukraine. Homes for Ukrainian refugees: register your interest If you want to offer a home to people fleein… Content last updated: 08 August 2024

Spring into a new job for 2023!

People looking for a new job for the new year are being given the opportunity to meet employers from some of Merthyr Tydfil’s biggest and most popular recruiters at a January jobs fair. The event at M… Content last updated: 01 December 2022

Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services Update

On Tuesday 30th April, Merthyr Tydfil Leisure & Cultural Services will return to the Council, with a view to an alternative, experienced, leisure provider operating leisure services on our behalf.… Content last updated: 13 May 2024

Merthyr Tydfil High Street set to become safer for pedestrians

Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre is set to become safer for pedestrians, with the installation of gates and bollards to stop vehicles from driving on the High Street. Areas of town centre are already subjec… Content last updated: 27 February 2025

Funding support for this year’s Merthyr Rising festival

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has helped secure this year’s Merthyr Rising Festival by steering organisers towards a local grant fund and introducing new road safety measures. This is in addit… Content last updated: 08 June 2022

Record Green Flags haul for Merthyr Tydfil’s parks and gardens

Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for Council and community-run parks and gardens, currently ranking it sixth in the table of 22 local authority areas across Wales. A tota… Content last updated: 29 July 2022

Are you aware of the law on E-Scooters?

With Christmas approaching, and e-scooters appearing on many wish lists, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Road Safety Wales, are aimi… Content last updated: 26 November 2025

Welsh in Education Strategic Plan

Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 Merthyr Tydfil Council’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 should be considered within the context of the Welsh Government’s wider strategy fo… Content last updated: 19 June 2025

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs)

If you are struggling to meet your rent payments then you can apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP). We have a limited amount of money to make these payments. A DHP is usually awarded for a… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

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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