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Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil

To help support Great Britain’s energy security during periods of peak electricity demand the UK Government is installing a number of power plants around the UK. Hirwaun Power Station has been chosen… Content last updated: 16 January 2024

What if I'm unable to make decisions?

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects people aged 16 or over and provides a framework to protect people who may not be able to make decisions for themselves. A lack of capacity could be because of a se… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Bus Service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach returning this October

We are delighted to confirm that the bus service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach will re-start from Monday 2nd October. The new service will be run by Peter’s Minibuses, thanks to funds from Welsh Governm… Content last updated: 29 September 2023

Planning application submitted for Lower High Street improvements

The developments are part of the Town Centre Masterplan to improve the connectivity between Merthyr Tydfil’s rail and bus stations, creating a more modern and convenient transport hub that links direc… Content last updated: 12 February 2025

Essential work begins at Cyfarthfa Castle

Welsh Government - through its historic environment service Cadw - and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will each contribute £2.25 million to address the deterioration to the oldest part of Cyfar… Content last updated: 03 November 2025

Merthyr Tydfil Taxi fees 2026

Merthyr Tydfil taxi fees were last reviewed and amended in April 2017. Since then, in order to support the trade during the Covid pandemic and changes in the fuel market following world events, the Co… Content last updated: 30 March 2026

Working in Children’s Residential Services in Merthyr Tydfil

Content last updated: 18 March 2025

Rate Relief for Part Occupied Properties (Section 44A)

Where it appears to the authority that part of a property is unoccupied and will remain so for a short period, then the authority can ask the Valuation Office for an apportionment of the rateable valu… Content last updated: 01 April 2026

We Care: Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Children, grandchildren, parents, siblings, grandparents? We all need people to nurture, guide and care for us at different times of our lives. Cwm Taf Morgannwg is committed to recruiting local peop… Content last updated: 11 January 2022

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Health Council (CHC)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg Community Health Council (CHC) is the independent watchdog of NHS services across Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend. The CHC consists of a small team of staff and volunt… Content last updated: 11 October 2023

Update: The final abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil

We have been advised by Allelys, the haulage company responsible for transporting the abnormal load vehicle, that the third and final transportation is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 28 February… Content last updated: 26 February 2024

Burst Water Pipe in Trelewis

Due to a burst water pipe in Trelewis, Trelewis Primary School has been closed and a number of homes have been flooded. We are working closely with Welsh Water, Merthyr Valley Homes and Merthyr Tyd… Content last updated: 04 July 2024

Spring into action & clean up Merthyr Tydfil!

Communities in Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to join Spring Clean Cymru 2025 and help pick up the litter that blights our local environment. We are working with environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy… Content last updated: 14 March 2025

Pupils celebrate GCSE Results Day

The halls of schools across Merthyr Tydfil were filled with excitement and nervous energy today as students opened their GCSE results envelopes. Students have been discovering their results and are be… Content last updated: 21 August 2025

Bus schedule boost for Merthyr Tydfil

From Monday 1st September 2025 three bus services in Merthyr Tydfil will run more frequently, thanks to funding from Welsh Government’s Bus Network Grant. Working with the Cardiff Capital Region and M… Content last updated: 27 August 2025

Doing nothing is no longer an option

If you own an empty you must keep the land around it in good condition. Keeping a property maintained and in a good condition, making it appear occupied will help to deter criminals and anti-social be… Content last updated: 08 July 2025

Council Awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) Silver Award for its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme includes bronze, silver, and gold aw… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

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