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Memorials
In order to place a memorial it is necessary to purchase the Exclusive Rights of Burial of a grave/plot. Only memorial masons registered with the British Register of Accredited Monumental Masons (BRAM… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Accounts and Audit Wales Regulations Schedule 10 PCC
Accounts and Audit (Wales) Regulations 2014 Audit notice where Responsible Finance Officer unable to certify the accounts because the accounts are being prepared in accordance with revised deadlines i… Content last updated: 03 August 2023
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The Mayor
Information on The Mayor, the elected leader and First Citizen of Merthyr Tydfil. Content last updated: 18 June 2024
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Exciting plans for Cyfarthfa Castle
Exciting plans to re-develop Cyfarthfa Castle are currently underway. Following publication of ‘The Cyfarthfa Plan’ in 2021, the Council has been working in partnership with the Cyfarthfa Foundation… Content last updated: 20 January 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil CBC responds to Ffos-y-Fran media reports
The Council feels compelled to respond to reports in the media following the Climate Change, Environment, and Infrastructure Committee’s report ‘Restoration of opencast mining sites’, which was publis… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Mayor Information
Information about the Mayor, the elected leader and First Citizen of Merthyr Tydfil and our Youth Mayor. Content last updated: 30 March 2023
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Cwm Taf Public Services Board Joint Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Background Information The Well-being of Future Generations Act 2015 gives a legally binding common purpose to improve the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of their area by cont… Content last updated: 21 July 2023
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Statement on the Council's current position on Ffos-Y-Fran
Statement on the Council's current position on Ffos-Y-Fran: Enforcement On Wednesday 24th May 2023, following independent legal advice, an Enforcement Notice was issued to Merthyr (South Wales) Ltd an… Content last updated: 13 November 2024
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Houses in Multiple Occupation
Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) are considered to be high-risk accommodation due to their type of occupation and the risk of fire. They are often let to low income and vulnerable tenants and can h… Content last updated: 25 October 2022
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Children in Care compete in six-a-side football tournament
A multi-cultural football tournament, hosted at Penydarren football club, was recently held as part of Hate Crime Awareness Week. Organised by South Wales Police, in conjunction with the Merthyr Tydfi… Content last updated: 28 May 2024
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Find it
This section gives you access to our online search facilities, interactive maps and office locations that makes interacting with us quick and easy. Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Listed Buildings
Listed Buildings There are currently around 233 listed buildings, and structures in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, ranging from impressive viaducts to humbler terrace houses, and even smaller structur… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Air Pollution
Atmospheric Pollution and Air Quality Air Quality Air quality indicates how healthy the air we breathe is. Air pollution leads to poor air quality. This can affect human, animal and plant health and t… Content last updated: 04 January 2024
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Safety Partnership investigating off-road ASB
Merthyr Tydfil Community Safety Partnership is aware of current issues with off-road vehicles reported by residents on land across the county borough. The Partnership, comprising County Borough Counci… Content last updated: 28 January 2022
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Conservation
Conservation areas and heritage assets. Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Planning and Building Control
From planning and building control advice and guidance to making an application. Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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Cyfarthfa Castle launches bicentenary celebrations
In 2025, Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is celebrating its bicentenary. Built in 1825 as a majestic family home for the Ironmaster William Crawshay II, Cyfarthfa Castle is the jewel in the… Content last updated: 29 January 2025
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Privacy Notices
The Council's Privacy Notices. Content last updated: 16 January 2023