Search

Welsh Medium Early Years - getting it right from the start - 0-4 years old

Thinking of Welsh- medium education for your child? You will receive a warm welcome on the journey! Pregnancy to 6 months During pregnancy, research tells us that babies can hear voices and music. So… Content last updated: 19 June 2025

Welcome to MERTHYR.GOV.UK

Chinese takeaway fined for hygiene failures including a rodent infestation

The Aberfan Chinese takeaway in Merthyr Tydfil was found to be operating in poor hygiene conditions and ordered to close due to a rodent infestation. The Council’s Environmental Health Department rece… Content last updated: 13 June 2023

Decarbonisation Plan given the go-ahead by Councillors.

The Council’s commitment to delivering on our sustainable development duty was reinforced recently as our Decarbonisation Plan 2023 – 2030 was adopted by Full Council. Councillor Michelle Symonds, Cab… Content last updated: 04 July 2023

Transformation of local park wins Pro Landscaper award

Nature’s Gift Garden, a project to transform a disused tennis court in Troedyrhiw Park, has recently won the Pro Landscaper Community Green Space Under £50,000 award. The area was identified as a well… Content last updated: 28 November 2023

Town Centre Hub wins ‘Runner Up’ at Ystadau Cymru Awards

Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub… Content last updated: 14 December 2023

Stop Waste and Save Money: Top 8 Most Wasted Food Items

The average family wastes around 8 meals on a normal week. This could mean families are wasting around £50 per month on buying food and not eating it. The top 8 food items wasted in the UK are bread,… Content last updated: 04 February 2025

Outgoing Mayor raises more than £15,000 for charities

The outgoing Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil raised £15,885 for his two nominated local charities during his term of office in 2022/23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who handed over the reins to Cllr Malcolm Colbran at… Content last updated: 24 May 2023

How to Report Rogue Traders and Protect Your Community

Rogue traders often move from area to area, tricking people into expensive or unnecessary repairs. If you suspect a scam, act quickly: If a crime is happening: Call 999 immediately. For fraud reports:… Content last updated: 12 May 2025

Beautiful sign greets visitors at Parc Taf Bargoed

Many of our lower valley residents may have noticed that Parc Taf Bargoed had a brand new addition placed at the entrance over the weekend. The sign was recently found in storage and rescued from one… Content last updated: 20 May 2025

Unveiling the Curriculum

Hi, I’m Emma, one of the Tutors at the Compass Community Hub. I’m hijacking this month’s blog to bring you some exciting news… Our new curriculum is here! Taking you all the way to the end of the… Content last updated: 12 July 2024

Your opportunity to rent the perfect office space at the Orbit Centre

A rare opportunity has arisen for a business to lease an office space geared to meet all their requirements in Merthyr Tydfil’s premier enterprise hub. The County Borough Council’s centrally located O… Content last updated: 04 April 2023

Foster Carers in Merthyr Tydfil celebrate contribution of foster siblings

Foster carers in Merthyr Tydfil are celebrating the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey. As part of Children of Foster Carers Week (from October 13 to October 19), Fost… Content last updated: 17 October 2025

A Message from the Leader of the Council Regarding the Redhouse

Today, Wednesday 14th January 2026, at a Full Council meeting, Councillors unanimously voted to bring the Redhouse back into Council ownership. Leader of the Council, Cllr Brent Carter, said; “We know… Content last updated: 14 January 2026

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

Let’s Talk Recycling in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has made great strides in recent years. Our recycling rate has climbed from just under 50% a decade ago to over 64% today. That’s thanks to the hard work of our r… Content last updated: 17 October 2025

‘Cyfarthfa: Juxtaposed’ Arts Prize Winners Announced

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery’s new arts prize, Cyfarthfa: Juxtaposed, opened this May. Launched as part of Cyfarthfa’s bicentenary celebrations, the exhibition features the work of 76 artis… Content last updated: 11 June 2025

Online, Saves Time