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Meals on Wheels

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer provides a hot delivery Meals on Wheels Service. Whilst the Council no longer provides this service, support can be provided to vulnerable people who h… Content last updated: 11 April 2024

RSPCA Cymru appeal after three dead cats found in bag in Troedyrhiw

An appeal for information has been launched after three dead cats were found in a rucksack in Troedyrhiw, Merthyr Tydfil. A heavily pregnant mum and two kittens were found by a school pupil. The sad d… Content last updated: 17 April 2024

Welsh takes centre stage within the BETP

The Business and Education Together Partnership (BETP) has had two wonderful mornings helping pupils in Ysgol Cymraeg Rhyd-y-Grug to understand the value of their Welsh language skills in the workplac… Content last updated: 24 April 2024

Become a Councillor

Who can become a Councillor? Provided you meet the criteria below you could become a Councillor for your Ward. There are no formal qualifications required and Wales needs more women, LGBTQ+ people, d… Content last updated: 22 July 2024

Stop Waste and Save Money: Top 8 Most Wasted Food Items

The average family wastes around 8 meals on a normal week. This could mean families are wasting around £50 per month on buying food and not eating it. The top 8 food items wasted in the UK are bread,… Content last updated: 04 February 2025

Local Housing Allowance (LHA)

How much will I get? The amount of Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance rate you receive is based on the number of bedrooms your household needs. One bedroom is counted for: each adult or adult c… Content last updated: 18 February 2025

Constitution

The Constitution sets out how Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures that are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountabl… Content last updated: 27 February 2025

Statement RE bus services in Merthyr Tydfil

Further to recent statements made by Dawn Bowden MS regarding bus services in Merthyr Tydfil, we would like to remind residents that the vast majority of the local bus service network is run purely on… Content last updated: 01 August 2022

Merthyr Tydfil’s schools pay tribute to the Queen

Pupils from schools across Merthyr Tydfil attended the Civic Centre yesterday (15 September) to lay floral tributes in memory of Queen Elizabeth II. The pupils were greeted by Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil… Content last updated: 16 September 2022

The future of leisure and culture services in Merthyr Tydfil

Following the approval of a notice of motion - Leisure Services - at the 7 September 2022 full Council meeting, we are now seeking views on future services provision. The Council is engaging with memb… Content last updated: 21 October 2022

Voting by Proxy

If you cannot vote in person you can ask someone to vote for you. This is called a proxy vote. Who can vote by proxy? Proxy votes are available to anyone who is registered to vote. You can only appl… Content last updated: 07 February 2024

Apply for Social Housing

If you’re interested in renting a Community (social) housing property or are already renting from a Community (Social) housing landlord and need a different property, you can apply to join our housing… Content last updated: 10 February 2025

Bus interchange wins third national award

Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a third prestigious national award within the space of as many months. After picking up two construction awards in the autumn, the bus station was chosen f… Content last updated: 04 January 2022

Statement on our financial position

Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil. The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial… Content last updated: 26 October 2022

Educational Psychology Service

Many children and young people have problems with their development and learning at some point in their lives. Most improve with the help of their families, their schools and their friends. An educati… Content last updated: 28 August 2024

Placement in Mainstream Schools

Children with ALN all have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of the same age. These children may need extra or different help from that giv… Content last updated: 23 April 2025

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