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Extended consultation on options for 3-16 Voluntary Aided Catholic school

The consultation on the siting of Merthyr Tydfil’s new single all-through 3-16 Voluntary Aided (VA) Catholic school is being extended to give local residents and other stakeholders another chance to c… Content last updated: 20 July 2021

Relaunch of SETS grants to support tourism industry, sport and community groups

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has relaunched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterpr… Content last updated: 13 May 2022

200 new homes coming to Merthyr Tydfil

A Cardiff Capital Region City Deal (CCR) housing investment fund is bringing 200 much-needed new homes to the Abercanaid area of Merthyr Tydfil. The £35m Housing Viability Gap Fund was launched in 202… Content last updated: 10 October 2023

Registering a Birth

Registering a Birth Congratulations on your new arrival! PLEASE NOTE : THIS OFFICE OPERATES AN APPOINTMENT SYSTEM, SO PLEASE RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO REGISTER YOUR BABY. Merthyr Tydfil Register Offi… Content last updated: 28 May 2024

Street Collections Licence

Any person who intends to either collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in any street (which includes any highway, public bridge, road, lane, footpath, square,… Content last updated: 26 November 2024

Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards

The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. With Merthyr Tydfil at the heart of these a… Content last updated: 02 January 2025

Lost or stray dogs

If you lose your dog: Call us on 01685 725000 during office hours and we will register your details and the details of the dog. We will cross match these details with those dogs we have already seize… Content last updated: 03 April 2025

Volunteers from Merthyr Tydfil and beyond collect 384 bags of litter in support of #SpringCleanCymru

An incredible 384 bags of rubbish were collected at a popular Merthyr attraction on Friday 4 April, as 172 volunteers carried out a littler pick along the Taff Trail in preparation for the Easter brea… Content last updated: 07 April 2025

Merthyr Tydfil Learners Shine Bright at the 2025 Urdd Eisteddfod!

Young learners from across Merthyr Tydfil have triumphed at Europe’s largest travelling youth festival, the Urdd Eisteddfod, held this year in the scenic Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot. During half te… Content last updated: 04 June 2025

Voter ID

Voters in Wales need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections. This will apply to: Police and Crime Commissioner elections UK parliamentary by-elections Recall petitions Vo… Content last updated: 22 July 2024

Illegal loan sharks cash-in on cost-of-living pressures

Merthyr Tydfil has been highlighted as one of Wales’s illegal lending hotspots in new research confirming fears that current financial hardships may drive more people to borrow from illegal money lend… Content last updated: 05 November 2024

Adults at Risk of Abuse or Neglect

What is abuse? Adult abuse is when a person is treated in a bad way or in a way that makes them feel frightened or unhappy, is harmed, hurt or exploited – particularly by someone they know or should b… Content last updated: 13 November 2024

What if I'm unable to make decisions?

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects people aged 16 or over and provides a framework to protect people who may not be able to make decisions for themselves. A lack of capacity could be because of a se… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Bus interchange shortlisted for prestigious national construction awards

Merthyr Tydfil’s trailblazing new bus interchange is in the running for two national construction awards, only a month after its opening. The bus station has been shortlisted from almost 100 ‘outstand… Content last updated: 20 July 2021

Council seeks public views on Merthyr Tydfil’s City Status application

At a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8th September 2021 a presentation was shared with all elected members on a proposed bid to obtain City Status for Merthyr Tydfil. There was overwhelming support… Content last updated: 10 September 2021

Merthyr Tydfil named among country’s best green spaces

Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. The Flags will be flying at 3 parks and 1 cemetery; Cyfartha Park, Park Ta… Content last updated: 12 June 2023

YMCA to become ‘high quality commercial space in a uniquely historic setting’

The landmark former YMCA building is set to undergo a transformation into ‘an inspirational hub for economic and social activity in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil’. The Grade II Listed building, which ha… Content last updated: 19 November 2021

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