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Council wins prestigious national award for work on bus interchange project
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has won a prestigious national award for its ‘collaborative working and shared vision’ on construction of the new bus interchange. The Council was presented with… Content last updated: 30 September 2021
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Council to enforce the Control of Horses (Wales) Act 2014 by seizing stray horses
Over recent months the Council has received increasing complaints of horses straying onto the public highway, residential areas, schools, and footpaths. Straying horses present a risk to the public, e… Content last updated: 29 September 2023
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Council holds consultation event on plans for former bus station site
The Council is holding two public consultation events to ask residents their opinions on its plans for the former bus station site at Glebelands. The sessions are taking place outside the old H Samuel… Content last updated: 11 September 2021
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What is Universal Credit?
From the 27th June 2018 Universal Credit replaces new claims for Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based), Employment and Support Allowance (Income Based), Child Tax Credit… Content last updated: 27 January 2021
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Schools, care homes and council buildings switching to energy-saving technology
Over the past five months over 4000 inefficient light fittings have been upgraded to low energy LED lighting and 600 Solar Panels have been installed on MTCBC buildings and schools as part of the coun… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Council staff take on high level Welsh language skills in Nant Gwrtheyrn
Recently, five members of the Council staff had an excellent opportunity to further improve their Welsh language skills under the tutorship of Rhian Lloyd James at Learn Welsh Glamorgan. They travelle… Content last updated: 27 May 2022
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Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum.
A £25,000 grant from Keep Britain Tidy’s Chewing Gum Task Force will help Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council clean up gum around Merthyr Tydfil. The Council is one of 56 across the UK that have su… Content last updated: 19 July 2023
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Council seeks public views on Merthyr Tydfil’s City Status application
At a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8th September 2021 a presentation was shared with all elected members on a proposed bid to obtain City Status for Merthyr Tydfil. There was overwhelming support… Content last updated: 10 September 2021
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Council Leader speaks out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour
The Leader of the Council, Cllr Geraint Thomas, has spoken out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour in Merthyr Tydfil: Community tensions are rising following last week’s tragic e… Content last updated: 26 September 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council - Notice Statement of Accounts Delay in Audit 2023-24
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 – Notice Regulation 10(1) of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 (as amended) requires that Responsible Fi… Content last updated: 30 July 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council - Notice Statement of Accounts Delay in Audit 2022-23
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 – Notice Regulation 10(1) of the Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 (as amended) requires that Responsible Fi… Content last updated: 03 August 2023
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Another year of success for Apprentices at the Council
This week marks 2022’s ‘National Apprenticeships Week’ 7th – 13th February, which brings together everyone that is passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunities th… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Councillor Geraint Thomas steps down as Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Councillor Geraint Thomas has decided to step down from his role as Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Leader following the recent Bedlinog & Trelewis Ward By-Election. Councillor Geraint Thoma… Content last updated: 12 September 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Showcase Solar PV Project at Afon Taf High School
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council (MTCBC) is thrilled to announce the successful installation of a 200kWp solar array at Afon Taf High School, marking a significant step towards the Council's ambi… Content last updated: 12 December 2024
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Formal support package for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to end following progress made
Welsh Government Finance and Local Government Minister Rebecca Evans has announced today that support provided to Merthyr County Borough Council since 2019 will come to a close at the end of the month… Content last updated: 16 March 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Caedraw road, Merthyr Tydfil (Variation) Order 2023
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL CAEDRAW ROAD, MERTHYR TYDFIL(PROHIBITION OF WAITING AT ANY TIME) (PROHIBITION OF LOADING OR UNLOADING AT ANY TIME) (PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AT ANY TIME-CLEARWAYS)… Content last updated: 09 March 2023
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Full Council back decision to prioritise the rights of young people who are care experienced
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently agreed to further strengthen the rights of children and young people who have been supported by the care system. A motion calling for those who are care… Content last updated: 23 July 2024