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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
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Come along to our consultation shop!
The Council has opened a ‘consultation shop’ in St Tydfil Shopping Centre to display plans and ask for people’s comments on a series of proposals over the coming months. The shop opens today (Monday 6… Content last updated: 06 February 2023
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Come and try something new at the Compass Community Hub!
Merthyr Tydfil residents looking to train for new career outlets, upskill or simply take up a new hobby or activity are being invited to attend an open day next Thursday (23 March). The Compass Commun… Content last updated: 16 March 2023
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Glancing into the Future at Successful Careers Fair
The College, Merthyr Tydfil was jam packed with employers on Monday 10 July 2023, as the Cyfarthfa Cluster Primary Schools and Cyfarthfa High School, joined together in partnership with The College an… Content last updated: 20 July 2023
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Celebrate Welsh Language and Culture at our Ffair Nadolig this December
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is thrilled to promote our annual Welsh Language celebration event Ffair Nadolig on Saturday 2 December 2023, from 10am to 4pm in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. T… Content last updated: 17 November 2023
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Transformation of local park wins Pro Landscaper award
Nature’s Gift Garden, a project to transform a disused tennis court in Troedyrhiw Park, has recently won the Pro Landscaper Community Green Space Under £50,000 award. The area was identified as a well… Content last updated: 28 November 2023
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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
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Pantysgallog Primary achieves GOLD Rights Respecting School Award
Pantysgallog Primary has been working with UNICEF over the past five years, and has recently been awarded the prestigious Gold Award after working through the Bronze and Silver awards. The award is gr… Content last updated: 06 February 2024
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Pre-Application Advice
The Council encourages and welcomes applicants and developers to engage in pre-application discussions at the earliest opportunity in the development process. The benefits of obtaining such advice ca… Content last updated: 09 April 2024
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Accommodation Businesses
Merthyr Tydfil offers a wide range of accommodation business, which suit all budgets and tastes. The accommodation sector in Merthyr Tydfil pride themselves on providing a warm, Welsh welcome and frie… Content last updated: 07 May 2024
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Homelessness Prevention Fund
The purpose of this funding is to top up the discretionary homelessness prevention funds that the Local Authority currently utilises to prevent and alleviate homelessness. This discretionary funding c… Content last updated: 20 August 2024
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Blog Post 1
Hello everybody, welcome to our monthly blogs that will be highlighting any upcoming events you might be interested in attending at the hub, personal stories from within the community, and the diverse… Content last updated: 05 September 2024
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Business - broadband campaign
Superfast Cymru Residents and Businesses within the Borough of Merthyr Tydfil will be amongst the first in Wales to benefit from the pioneering multimillion pound programme Superfast Cymru, bringing n… Content last updated: 12 November 2024
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Preparing for Emergencies
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has prepared a Major Incident Plan capable of dealing with events from a vast range of major emergencies. The Major Incident Plan provides a framework for an imme… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Business Continuity Advice
Business Continuity– Is It Necessary? If Business Continuity is a new concept for your organisation then securing the support of senior management is vitally important. This will help to ensure that t… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Heritage Exhibition & 70-foot Mural unveiled in Treharris
Recently, a National Lottery Heritage Fund financed 70-foot mural was unveiled at the Treharris Boys & Girls Club. The mural celebrated local heritage and depicts community-nominated characters an… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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Stop Waste and Save Money: Top 8 Most Wasted Food Items
The average family wastes around 8 meals on a normal week. This could mean families are wasting around £50 per month on buying food and not eating it. The top 8 food items wasted in the UK are bread,… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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How to Spot a Rogue Trader at Your Door
Have you ever answered the door to someone offering cut-price repairs or urgent work? While some tradespeople are legitimate, many rogue traders pressure homeowners into expensive, poor-quality work o… Content last updated: 28 April 2025
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Disability Confident Scheme
What is it? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council runs a Disability Confident Scheme, offering an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum selection cr… Content last updated: 18 June 2025