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Business Improvement District
A new Business organisation has been created to deliver future success for the town centre and support business opportunities. In July, businesses in Merthyr Tydfil voted in favour of bringing a comme… Content last updated: 18 April 2024
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Statement on new 3-16 VA Catholic School
The County Borough Council would like to address residents’ concerns about the new 3-16 VA Catholic School planned to open in September 2023. In June 2016, the Council approved the delegation of power… Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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Warning issued against recycling gas canisters and laptop batteries
A warning is being issued for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough residents not to put any gas canisters, such as those used in camping, out with their kerbside recycling or wheeled bin collections. During… Content last updated: 03 September 2021
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Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro
As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Diversity a Grand slam for Edwardsville Girls Rugby Team
Girls at Edwardsville Primary School have tackled their way to the semi-final of the Urdd eisteddfod tournaments, playing within a TAG rugby team and championing diversity in sport. The girl’s rugby t… Content last updated: 09 June 2023
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Partners travel to Merthyr Tydfil to discuss ideas for ambitious European trails project
Local authority, tourism and university partners in an international tourism and environmental initiative travelled to Merthyr Tydfil to progress plans for the project – as well as to visit some of th… Content last updated: 12 July 2022
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Trading Standards Wales Week: ‘What’s on your plate?’
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) reports that sample failures for both allergens and meat speciation are still being reported. A year after the implementation of the new Allergen Labelling requirements t… Content last updated: 09 June 2023
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Now? Next? How? Governors establish next steps for Raising Aspirations, Raising Standards strategy
Governors from across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough came together on Monday 10 July to consider what has been achieved in developing governors in schools within the Raising Aspirations, Raising Standa… Content last updated: 17 July 2023
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Leader’s Statement on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 20th March 2024, Council Leader Geraint Thomas gave the following update to all Members:“Between 1988 and 30th March 2015 Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community… Content last updated: 21 March 2024
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Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women – a huge success!
The Business Education Together Partnership had a fantastic day at The College on the 20th of March hosting our very first ‘Business Brunch for Tomorrow’s Women’ following on from International Women’… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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UK’s first national security operations centre launches in Wales
The first national scheme of its kind in the UK, which will protect Welsh local authorities and all fire and rescue services in Wales from cyber-attacks, has launched today (Friday, May 10). Led by th… Content last updated: 10 May 2024
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Labour-led administration takes over political leadership of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
At a Council meeting held tonight, Wednesday 18 September, it was approved to appoint Labour Councillor Brent Carter as the new Leader of MTCBC.The previous Independent Group Leader, Councillor Gerain… Content last updated: 19 September 2024
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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
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Aberfan’s New 3G Facility Officially Opens as Village prepares to mark 60th Anniversary of disaster
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
Work Experience Placement Profile for ICT & Print
Appendix A Schedule of Proposed Minor Changes
Cwm Taf Case Studies 2016
HCB Llythyr a rieni
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Capital Grant Scheme
Confidential Job Application Form