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Apply for a dropped kerb

Processing applications for dropped kerbs to enable access to your property New dropped kerbs require consent from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with the exception of the Trunk Roads that are… Content last updated: 15 February 2023

The role of a Councillor

There are 30 local Councillors and 11 Electoral Wards  in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.  Local Councillors are elected at Local Government Elections and they support the needs of people livin… Content last updated: 12 November 2024

Planning Advice and Guidance

Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024

Personal travel budget (PTB)

What a personal travel budget (PTB) is and how to apply. A personal travel budget (PTB) is a payment for you to spend on your child’s travel to school. It enables you as a family to have choice and co… Content last updated: 05 November 2024

Voters reminded of changes to electoral geography ahead of July 4

Residents across South Wales are being reminded of recent parliamentary constituency changes that may affect the area in which they cast their vote on July 4. A number of changes have taken place to c… Content last updated: 05 November 2024

Consumer Advice

From what the law says to knowing your rights, we provide consumer advice and information on bogus callers. Content last updated: 18 April 2024

The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!

South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023

Council officials meet with SWTRA to address noise complaints

MTCBC’s Environmental Health officers, South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) representatives and ward councillors for Penydarren and Dowlais met via Microsoft Teams last week to discuss concerns raise… Content last updated: 11 May 2021

Business Enterprise Project off to a flying start!

On the 25th of April, Year 6 pupils in the south cluster of primary schools took part in the launch day of our very first Business Enterprise Project, which ran in Aberfan Leisure Centre and Ynysowen… Content last updated: 07 May 2024

Parking on Pavements

The Council has a responsibility to keep the roads and footpaths safe to use. Illegally parked vehicles cost the Council thousands of pounds a year in damage paving, damage grass verges, and cause ser… Content last updated: 06 May 2022

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Ordinary Watercourse Consenting

On 6th April 2012, a further phase of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (FWMA) came into effect. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council working as a Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFA), took on r… Content last updated: 19 October 2022

Advice on paying your Council Tax bill

Do I have to pay Council Tax? If you have moved into, become responsible for or purchased a property you must inform us immediately advising of who is the responsible person for the property: can now… Content last updated: 18 February 2025

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

Santa and snow at Christmas lights switch-on

Plans are being finalised for this year’s Christmas lights switch-on in Merthyr Tydfil featuring Santa, fireworks - and some snow…no matter what the weather! Pyrotechnic fireworks will follow the swit… Content last updated: 20 October 2022

Want a career in hospitality? Take the plunge with the Mine!

Residents of Merthyr Tydfil and beyond interested in a career in hospitality are being offered the chance to find out what positions are available at one of the county borough’s newest and most popula… Content last updated: 03 November 2022

Bringing Casa Bianca to Merthyr Tydfil — our role at the Council

What’s known as the Milbourne Chambers building is a well-known sight in Merthyr Tydfil town centre — with its recognisable clock tower and central location. Despite having multiple occupants over the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proud to receive bronze award for the prestigious One Planet Standard accreditation

The One Planet Standard recognises organisations who seek to respect earth’s natural boundaries and capacities by adjusting the impacts of their activities to a level matching with what the planet can… Content last updated: 22 July 2024

Council seeks views on former bus station site

The Council is consulting residents on what they would like to see on the site of the old bus station which closed in June when the new bus interchange at Swan Street opened. View Survey Initial i… Content last updated: 01 February 2022