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Greta ‘Bin’ Burg, Shred Sheeran and Plastic Swayze among winning names given to new recycling fleet
A brand new fleet of recycling vehicles, with some creative and comical names, are now serving the residents of Merthyr Tydfil, in a bid to raise recycling awareness within the communities.Hundreds of… Content last updated: 19 April 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil CBC named Winner of the Sustainability in Action Award
On 12 February 2026, the Council proudly scooped the Sustainability in Action Award, demonstrating their passionate commitment to a cleaner, greener future for our communities. The Assessment Services… Content last updated: 03 March 2026
LDP Preferred Strategy Easy Read
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Welsh Government 70% Recycling Target
Welsh Government 70% Recycling Target is a campaign to ensure that every household in Merthyr Tydfil recycles. It targets the small minority of people who don’t recycle at all or who recycle very litt… Content last updated: 21 August 2025
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Vaynor footpath closed because of dualling work
The County Borough Council is temporarily closing a footpath in Vaynor for work being carried out as part of the A465 Heads of the Valleys Road dualling project. Footpath Vaynor 34 will be closed to p… Content last updated: 13 October 2022
Using Enforcement Agents (formerly Bailiffs)
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Translating and Interpreting Services
We aim to ensure all documents produced by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council for public consumption are bilingual Welsh/English, in accordance with the requirements of the national Welsh Language… Content last updated: 25 January 2022
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Community Safety
The Cwm Taf Community Safety Board is a multi-agency partnership working together to reduce crime, disorder and anti-social behaviour throughout the County Boroughs of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon… Content last updated: 10 January 2022
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Local Access Forum member deadline extended
The deadline for applications for membership of the Merthyr Tydfil Local Access Forum is being extended to 30 September. If you’re a local resident who’s interested in helping to protect and maintain… Content last updated: 21 September 2022
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Bins and Recycling
The seasonal kerbside garden waste collections service will end on Friday 28 November 2025 and resume on Monday 30 March 2026. Green garden waste is accepted at the Household Recycling Centres (HRCs)… Content last updated: 24 February 2026
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Off to a flying ‘art’ — local artist unveils first private gallery in Merthyr Tydfil town centre
Local portrait artist Aimie Sutton has opened the first independent/private studio and art gallery in Merthyr Tydfil — following the success of her two-year-old online business. ‘The Art of Aimie’ off… Content last updated: 21 September 2022
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Food and Fun is BACK! And this year it’s bigger and better than ever!
We’re delighted to share the news that this year, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Welsh Local Government, welcomes the return o… Content last updated: 12 July 2023
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Illegal ‘taxis’ still on the roads
The Council’s Licensing Department is receiving information that unlicensed drivers are continuing to operate illegal ‘taxis’ across Merthyr Tydfil. All licensed drivers and vehicles are assessed by t… Content last updated: 22 June 2023
Scrap Metal Dealers Licence Application Guidance Notes
SD58 - MTCBC Replacement LDP - Focused Changes Representations Register - March 2019
Toilet Strategy Interim Progress Review September 2021
FINAL VE Day Application and Guidance Notes - Eng
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Additional bus service announcement
The Council has successfully applied for additional Bus Network Funding from Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region to support additional services on two of its key local routes. From Monday… Content last updated: 18 July 2024