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A slice of Naples arrives in Merthyr Tydfil — with the opening of Wales’ first ever authentic pizzeria
This Saturday (September 16), the authentic taste of Naples will arrive on Merthyr Tydfil’s high street, with the opening of Scorchini’s Pizzeria. The family run business will be Wales’ first ever aut… Content last updated: 20 September 2023
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Merthyr Primary Schools Rugby World Cup 2023
We met with Mr Craig Lynch, Deputy Head at Pantysgallog Primary School, who sparked the idea of Merthyr Tydfil’s very own Primary School Rugby World Cup, taking place on Wednesday 18 October, 10am-2pm… Content last updated: 05 October 2023
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Young care experienced people in Merthyr Tydfil welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care
This Care Day (21 February), Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social… Content last updated: 21 February 2025
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Green Flags flying across four council sites throughout Merthyr Tydfil
A record number of parks and green spaces across Wales have reached the high standards required to fly the coveted Green Flag. Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy today revealed the 315 sites that h… Content last updated: 15 July 2025
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Flooding Emergencies
Be Prepared In a flood you may find you’re without lighting, heating or a telephone line. The following simple actions will help you to be prepared. The time to think about it is now – don’t wait unti… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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MTYM May 2022 Newsletter
Bore da The MTYM Centre young musicians have all worked extremely hard this half-term polishing their BBC Ten Pieces repertoire. Rehearsals will continue until July 19 2022. Please note however, there… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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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
SINC Background paper
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Food safety regulations
All food businesses are required to register with us. If you would like to register your premises please download a food business registration form. Many publications are available to assist local bus… Content last updated: 19 December 2019
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Sponsor a roundabout
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) has a number of roundabout sponsorship opportunities available for businesses and org… Content last updated: 04 April 2025
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#BeMightyRecycle 5 quick recipes to save money and power up the Six Nations!
Did you know that food waste can be turned into renewable energy? It’s a crazy thought, but if everyone in Wales recycled just one banana skin, it could create enough energy to power the Principality… Content last updated: 04 March 2024
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How you can help make a difference
Climate change is already effecting our everyday lives and urgent action is needed. As a council we aim to do everything that we can to ensure we can work towards decarbonisation. However, in order to… Content last updated: 08 February 2023
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Gambling Premises licence
The Gambling Act 2005 came into force on 1st September 2007 and replaced most of the existing Gambling law in Great Britain. The Act aimed to put in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of… Content last updated: 10 February 2022
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Hearing 4: Site allocations (27 Jun)
Thu 27 Jun 2019 at 10:00 – Strategic and housing site allocations Agenda List of participants and statements submitted: ID - Representor /Agent Further Statement submitted Attend Merthyr Ty… Content last updated: 05 June 2025
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Get Cosmetic Confident
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) is issuing a strong warning to consumers about the growing threat posed by illegal and counterfeit cosmetic products being both on high street shops and online. These pro… Content last updated: 12 November 2025
12. MTCBC Special Landscape Areas background paper - June 2018.pdf
Proposed SLA designations LDP 2016 -2031 Background paper