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Howard Barrett 1961 - 2021
A minute’s silence was held this evening at a meeting of Full Council as a mark of respect for Councillor Howard Barrett, who sadly passed away on Sunday 31st October 2021. The Leader of Merthyr Tydfi… Content last updated: 03 November 2021
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Council consults on PSPO for Merthyr Tydfil town centre
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on the planned introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent street drinking and drug taking in a town centre exclusion zone. On… Content last updated: 11 January 2022
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Council consults on plans for transport interchange improvements
The County Borough Council is consulting residents and businesses on plans to improve the ‘corridor’ between the new bus interchange and railway station. As part of the 15-year Town Centre Masterplan… Content last updated: 07 March 2022
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Up to £500,000 available to community groups from Ffos-y-fran fund
Merthyr Tydfil community groups can apply for up to £500,000 from a fund established to help improve the quality of life for local residents. The Ffos-y-fran Large Grant Scheme will open for applicati… Content last updated: 30 June 2022
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Council Awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) Silver Award for its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme includes bronze, silver, and gold aw… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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Afon Taf
Project Description: The refurbishment and reconfiguration of Afon Tâf High School created a building fit for the 21st Century and improved the teaching and learning environment for all staff and pup… Content last updated: 04 April 2024
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SAB Application Forms
Application Forms Use the links below to download Pre-application and Full application forms for submission to the MTCBC SAB. Here you can also download detailed guidance on how to complete the applic… Content last updated: 04 July 2024
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Business Rates Hardship Relief
Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 gives billing authorities (the Council) the discretion to reduce or remit the payment of rates for any ratepayer. The Council can do so where it is… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Pay your business rates
Other Payment Methods BACS PaymentsBarclays Bank Plc, 47 High Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8DLA/c No: 63519732Sort Code: 20-56-64*Please quote Business Rates A/c Ref Post Office and PayPoint outletsYou… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
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How to claim Housing Benefit
If you are already receiving Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction and need to advise us of a change in your circumstances. To find out what types of change you need to tell about and to report… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
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Staff Testimonials
Rach, Team Manager, Children’s Social Services “I’ve worked as a Social Worker in Merthyr Children’s Services for over two years and due to support from my manager who understands my personal commitme… Content last updated: 24 March 2025
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Bus Operators, Bus Stops and Shelters
The main operator of public transport in Merthyr Tydfil is Stagecoach. The company operate local services as well as services out of the County Borough such as Abergavenny, Newtown and Cardiff. A41054… Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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Pay Policy Statement
The Localism Act 2011 requires local authorities in England and Wales to produce an annual pay policy statement that includes the levels of remuneration for its chief officers and its lowest paid empl… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Advice about our Empty Homes
Over the past decade the issue of empty properties has gained prominence at both a national and local level. Empty properties represent a wasted resource, financial expense and in many cases a missed… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Street Cleaning Programme
Tell us if a street needs cleaning, or if litter and graffiti needs to be removed. Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Post 16 College Transport
There is no statutory requirement to provide transport for post 16 learners. However, Merthyr Tydfil offers a discretionary transport service to 16 to 19 year old learners who meet the eligibility cri… Content last updated: 11 July 2025
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Caedraw schoolchildren help the homeless with ‘Crisp Packet Project’
The children of Caedraw Primary School have been selflessly working on an innovative and unique project, with the aim of helping the homeless in Merthyr Tydfil. The project works by taking empty crisp… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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Cwm Taf Public Services Board Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Background Information The Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015 gives a legally binding common purpose to improve the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of their area by cont… Content last updated: 21 July 2023
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Talks held with school and community on plans for new Goetre Primary
Listening and engagement sessions are taking place with parents, staff, governors and pupils about plans for a multi-million- pound new school to replace Goetre Primary in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil, whic… Content last updated: 17 November 2022