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  • Faulty second hand car advice pack

    Faulty second hand cars are the most complained about product as recorded by Trading Standards and the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. How do you ensure that you get the problem resolved with the mi… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Child pedestrian training

    Kerbcraft Kerbcraft has been running successfully in a number of schools in Merthyr Tydfil since September 2002 and has been very well received by participating schools. The scheme is currently funded… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • About the Youth Mayor

    Every year the Merthyr Tydfil Borough Wide Youth Forum (MTBWYF) elects a Deputy Youth Mayor, with the previous Deputy being officially inaugurated to the full office of Youth Mayor. With the support o… Content last updated: 26 November 2019

  • Section of Trevithick Trail to close for essential maintenance

    A section of the Trevithick Trail at Troedyrhiw is closing for three weeks from today (31 January) for essential Dwr Cymru Welsh Water maintenance work. The section of the trail from the back of the G… Content last updated: 31 January 2022

  • Merthyr Tydfil residents get creative with support from £1m Creu Cyffro scheme

    More than £1m is being invested in establishing a Merthyr Tydfil creative training scheme to help local residents become artists, musicians, actors and filmmakers. The Wellbeing@Merthyr-coordinated Cr… Content last updated: 04 May 2022

  • There is nothing artificial about the intelligence at Troedyrhiw as pupils try their hand at robotics

    Pupils at Troedyrhiw primary school have recently been working on their engineering and computer science skills, building, and programming robots, all so important as the future will require humans to… Content last updated: 06 July 2022

  • Return of the Roman Run

    One of the most popular long distance races in the UK - the Tydfilians’ Roman Run – will be taking place this weekend (Saturday, 3 September) for the first time in three years. Up to 300 athletes from… Content last updated: 01 September 2022

  • Mine recruitment event success

    A recruitment day held to find staff for one of the Merthyr Tydfil’s newest and most popular restaurants was a resounding success. The Council’s Employability team organised the event at The College M… Content last updated: 21 November 2022

  • Ffos-Y-Fran Planning Application decision

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Planning Committee has refused the application to extend the time for mineral extraction and restoration at Ffos-Y-Fran. The proposal fails to meet the test of… Content last updated: 27 April 2023

  • Further statement on Ffos-Y-Fran Planning Application decision

    A Decision Notice will be issued today (Thursday 27th April, 2023) following the decision at yesterday’s Planning Committee to refuse the application to extend the life of the existing Ffos-Y-Fran min… Content last updated: 27 April 2023

  • Transport for ALN Pupils

    Many pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), a disability and/or a diagnosed medical condition will not have special transport needs, and their entitlement will be the same as for other pupils in… Content last updated: 16 January 2024

  • Support for Pupils Learning English

    There are a number of children in schools across the Local Authority for whom English is not their home language. Our Team works closely with schools to welcome new arrivals, support children with the… Content last updated: 11 March 2024

  • Meals on Wheels

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer provides a hot delivery Meals on Wheels Service.  Whilst the Council no longer provides this service, support can be provided to vulnerable people who h… Content last updated: 11 April 2024

  • Statement from Council Leader, Cllr Geraint Thomas, on Hoover closure

    The news of the closure of the Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil signifies the end of an era for our town. The firm has employed thousands of our residents over the years and brought with it much needed i… Content last updated: 16 May 2024

  • Reusable Green Garden Waste Sack

    Garden waste can still be taken to the HRCs at Dowlais and Aberfan year-round.  Your seasonal garden collection is usually on the opposite week, but same day as your wheeled bin collection, however, t… Content last updated: 23 September 2024

  • Check school catchment areas

    The map pinpoints schools for an area, but you can find out which catchment area you are looking at by clicking anywhere else within the boundaries - a pop up will list the catchment schools for the s… Content last updated: 28 October 2024

  • Stepping4ward

    Targeted Youth Prevention Support The Stepping4ward Youth Team work with young people aged 11-25 that may be experiencing emotional wellbeing issues, they also support young people who could be at ris… Content last updated: 10 December 2024

  • Procurement Policy

    Procurement Strategy The Procurement Strategy was approved by Council on 17th July 2024.  The strategy sets out at a high level the activities and initiatives that the Council will employ to improve i… Content last updated: 04 April 2025

  • School Essentials Grant (clothing grant)

    The Welsh Government School Essentials Grant helps eligible pupils acquire School uniform, equipment, sports kit, and kit for activities outside of school for your child. The scheme is targeted specif… Content last updated: 04 June 2025

  • Guide for DASs and Justification statements for LBCs

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