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Council Budget 2025/26 update

On Wednesday 26th February 2025, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s elected members will be presented with saving proposals to consider, with a view to setting the budget for the upcoming financi… Content last updated: 04 February 2025

Home Safe Home

Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that whilst rogue traders carrying out work on your home could leave you out of pocket, there is an increasing risk that they will also leave your home unsafe. Trad… Content last updated: 13 November 2025

Request a Pest Control Treatment

The eradication of insects and rodents which are transmitters of disease is a very significant part of the Local Authority's service to the community. Rats and mice, cockroaches, fleas and wasps are a… Content last updated: 12 January 2026

Your opportunity to rent the perfect office space at the Orbit Centre

A rare opportunity has arisen for a business to lease an office space geared to meet all their requirements in Merthyr Tydfil’s premier enterprise hub. The County Borough Council’s centrally located O… Content last updated: 04 April 2023

National Library of Wales partners with BBC Radio Wales to present a Rewind Archive Special

As part of the National Library of Wales’ continued rollout of the Wales Broadcast Archive’s “Clip Corners” across the country, Merthyr Tydfil’s Central Library will officially launch its own dedicate… Content last updated: 19 May 2025

Merthyr Transforms Foster Care Support with enhanced Benefits Package

Merthyr Council have agreed to introduce an improved offer to local authority foster carers. This recognises and empowers local foster families, offering unprecedented financial and practical benefits… Content last updated: 03 December 2025

Community Councils

Community or town councils are the most local level of government in England and Wales. The principal organisation in Wales is One Voice Wales, providing a strong voice representing community and tow… Content last updated: 01 April 2025

Merthyr Tydfil school meal prices frozen for current year

The cost of school meals in Merthyr Tydfil will not be increased during the current financial year. A meeting of the full County Borough Council has agreed to a price freeze for 2021/22 for the second… Content last updated: 26 April 2021

Supporting Ukrainians fleeing from War

The Council is reaching out to residents in Merthyr Tydfil on how they can support Ukrainian refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. On the Council’s website, there is a section explaining h… Content last updated: 30 March 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

Local government signs up to Charter to help streamline the Welsh benefits system

A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim vital support. The Welsh Benefits Charter has been co-designed by a ran… Content last updated: 23 January 2024

Residents urged to report fraud

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week, so we’re shining a spotlight on fraud. Although often hidden, fraud is the most pervasive and evolving crime in society today and the challenge it pres… Content last updated: 20 November 2024

Budget statement following 5.3.25 Full Council meeting

At tonight’s Full Council meeting elected members approved the Budget Requirement and Council Tax for the coming financial year. This includes a 5.5% increase in Council Tax for Merthyr Tydfil residen… Content last updated: 05 March 2025

Dog Fouling Public Spaces Protection Order introduced in Merthyr Tydfil

At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 9th July 2025, Members unanimously voted in favour to introduce a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to combat dog fouling related nuisance in… Content last updated: 10 July 2025

Transformative New Children's Care Facility "The Flowers" Opens in Merthyr Tydfil, Marking Milestone in Social Care Support

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) proudly announce the opening of The Flowers, a groundbreaking residential facility designed to provide comprehensive support for looked-after children. At… Content last updated: 02 September 2025

Sewers and Water mains

Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water is responsible for public surface water sewers, public foul sewers and clean water mains. The Private sewer transfer regulations were passed by the Welsh Government on the 21st o… Content last updated: 31 December 2019

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