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Bus interchange wins another national construction award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a second prestigious national construction award within the space of a month. The bus station was announced on Friday as winner of the ‘Sustainability’ cat… Content last updated: 26 October 2021
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Funding support for this year’s Merthyr Rising festival
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has helped secure this year’s Merthyr Rising Festival by steering organisers towards a local grant fund and introducing new road safety measures. This is in addit… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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A new Welsh nursery school opens in the Borough
This morning, a school has officially opened in the Gurnos Estate, Merthyr Tydfil called ‘Safle’r Gurnos’ ’ which is currently a satellite provision of Santes Tudful Primary School but will grow into… Content last updated: 14 June 2022
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7 years of start-up success in Merthyr Tydfil — as enterprise centre (MTEC) notes 36% rise in new business registrations
2022 marks the 7th anniversary of Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre (MTEC) — a collaborative project between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and Tydfil Training, designed to support the needs of… Content last updated: 12 August 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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Troedyrhiw Community Primary School celebrates NACE Challenge Award second time running!
The National Association for Able Children in Education (NACE) has named Troedyrhiw Community Primary School the 24th school in Wales, 156th overall, to be accredited for the second time with the NACE… Content last updated: 20 March 2023
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Academy of Success Celebration Evening 2023
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Friday 23 June 2023 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisations a… Content last updated: 25 July 2023
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‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ nomination for Merthyr Tydfil CBC at Welsh Housing Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been shortlisted for the Welsh Housing Awards 2023 in ‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ for our Pen Y Dre Apartments / Compa… Content last updated: 01 November 2023
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Local convenience store fined over £10,000 for out of date food sales
The company running a local convenience store has been convicted of selling out of date food products following an inspection carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Bo… Content last updated: 06 December 2023
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Identifying ALN
What should I do if I think my child has additional learning needs (ALN)? As a parent you will know your child best. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning or behaviour you should first… Content last updated: 17 January 2024
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Noson Lawen showcases Welsh Language and cultural talents from across the Borough!
We are excited to share the news about the third Noson Lawen, another great event in partnership with our schools across Merthyr Tydfil, which was held on the evening of Thursday 21st March 2024. This… Content last updated: 22 March 2024
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Individual Development Plan (IDP)
What is an IDP? Children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN) that require additional learning provision (ALP) will have a plan to support them. This will be called an Individual Deve… Content last updated: 11 June 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil has been awarded a record number of Green Flags for council and community-run parks and gardens
A total of 20 green spaces - Cyfarthfa Park, Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park and Aberfan Cemetery, achieving the full award - along with 16 community projects have gained or retained the prestigiou… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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European Week for Waste and Reduction (EWWR) 2024
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is proud to support the European Week for Waste and Reduction (EWWR) which is a campaign encouraging us to reduce, reuse and recycle as much of the waste we produ… Content last updated: 21 November 2024
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Major accident hazards emergencies
A wide range of chemical leakages, fires and incidents involving radioactive materials may require action by the emergency services, the Council and other agencies. These incidents may result in a haz… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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The day-time clubbing event from Vicky McClure, Jonny Owen and Reverend & The Makers is returning to Merthyr Tydfil on Saturday 28th June 2025 for a Summer Party Celebration at Penderyn Square.
Because life’s too short to save the dancing for after dark. Get ready for an unforgettable day as DAY FEVER, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, and Arena Projects join forces to bring you the ult… Content last updated: 11 April 2025
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Food safety inspections
The maintenance of safe foodstuffs to the consumer from the many hundreds of retail, catering and manufacturing outlets within the borough is a vital ingredient. The authority holds a register of all… Content last updated: 11 April 2025
Local Development Plan - Annual Monitoring Report 2014
26. Merthyr Tydfil Proposed New Bus Station, Swan Street FCA May 2016.pdf
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