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High Sheriff Awards panel

DO YOU KNOW A YOUNG PERSON OR GROUP WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNISED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS? The High Sheriff Awards panel would like to reward young people in Mid Glamorgan who have made outstand… Content last updated: 08 July 2021

Irishman Declan elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil

An Irishmen who ‘fell in love’ with Merthyr Tydfil on a visit 21 years ago has been elected Mayor of the county borough for the municipal year 2022-23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who lives in Dowlais and has… Content last updated: 27 May 2022

Bringing Casa Bianca to Merthyr Tydfil — our role at the Council

What’s known as the Milbourne Chambers building is a well-known sight in Merthyr Tydfil town centre — with its recognisable clock tower and central location. Despite having multiple occupants over the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Bus interchange wins another UK award

Merthyr Tydfil Bus Interchange has added to its already extensive list of honours with a UK-wide accolade at this year’s prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence… Content last updated: 06 December 2022

Three Merthyr Tydfil shops prosecuted for selling cigarettes to a 15-year-old

Three local shops in Merthyr Tydfil have been prosecuted for selling cigarettes to an underage volunteer. In April and May of this year the three shop owners were prosecuted following test operations… Content last updated: 26 June 2023

Consultation on plans to make Avenue de Clichy pedestrian and cyclist-friendly

The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvements to Avenue de Clichy and the gyratory system. The proposal wou… Content last updated: 11 April 2024

Business Continuity Advice

Business Continuity– Is It Necessary? If Business Continuity is a new concept for your organisation then securing the support of senior management is vitally important. This will help to ensure that t… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

Heritage Exhibition & 70-foot Mural unveiled in Treharris

Recently, a National Lottery Heritage Fund financed 70-foot mural was unveiled at the Treharris Boys & Girls Club. The mural celebrated local heritage and depicts community-nominated characters an… Content last updated: 26 November 2024

Council Tax Online

Set up a Direct Debit This is a quick and easy way to pay your council tax. If you choose to pay by Direct Debit, you will be offered four dates on which to make your payment (the 1st, 10th, 20th or 2… 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

Citizenship ceremonies

What is Citizenship? From December 31st 2003 it became mandatory for all new British citizens (with the exception of those under 18 years of age) to attend a ceremony (held in the new citizens' local… Content last updated: 03 April 2025

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: 04 July 2025

Merthyr Primary Schools Rugby World Cup 2023

We met with Mr Craig Lynch, Deputy Head at Pantysgallog Primary School, who sparked the idea of Merthyr Tydfil’s very own Primary School Rugby World Cup, taking place on Wednesday 18 October, 10am-2pm… Content last updated: 05 October 2023

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

Council Tax Discounts

The full Council Tax Demand notice assumes that there are two adults living in your home. If only one adult lives in a dwelling (as their main home), the Council Tax Demand notice will be reduced by a… Content last updated: 18 February 2025

Find your nearest Household Recycling Centre

Household Recycling Centres/Civic Amenity Sites are provided by the Council for residents to dispose of their household waste. For further information please, refer to our Household Recycling Centre G… Content last updated: 20 February 2025

Food labelling and Allergens

The Council deal with complaints concerning the purchase of food including: Hygiene Unfit to be eaten Foreign Bodies Food labelling Food composition and description Food contamination Inspections ar… Content last updated: 29 November 2023

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