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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

Education Other Than at School

Tuition is provided to support pupils of statutory school age on a short-term basis who are unable, because of their medical needs, to attend school. Tuition is not a long-term alternative to attendin… Content last updated: 20 August 2025

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See our communications policies, consultation information, Contact newspaper, and website technical information including cookies, accessibility, and privacy. Content last updated: 02 April 2024

Traffic Management

How to request new road markings, how to apply for road closures, traffic scheme information and more. Content last updated: 26 March 2025

Merthyr Tydfil’s first five-star holiday billing

A suite of luxury holiday self-catering cottages has become the first Merthyr Tydfil accommodation to be awarded a coveted five stars by Visit Wales. The Pencerrig Collection, which comprises seven ho… Content last updated: 16 June 2023

Minutes of Meetings

RHSCGs are required to meet a minimum of four times per year, as a formal RHSCG meeting. The minutes of Cwm Taf Morgannwg RHSCG meetings are published here. Content last updated: 04 June 2025

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