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Mother of twins urges more people to become lifesaving blood donors
This Mother’s Day, mother-of-two Bethan Dyke is advocating for more donors to come forward after receiving lifesaving blood transfusions due to complications following the birth of her twins.Bethan an… Content last updated: 06 March 2024
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Free online mental health service expands reach in south Wales
People in south Wales can now access free online mental health therapy through a new referral system set up in partnership with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB). For the first time,… Content last updated: 09 April 2024
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Report Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on any land, whether it is private or Council owned land. If you witness a fly-tipping in progress, please contact the Waste Enforcement Team on 01685 72500… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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Lifeline ‘Peace of Mind’ Service (Community Alarms)
We all cherish our independence and the comforts of our own home. But there is sometimes the worry that living alone could mean living at risk. For a small weekly charge, anyone who may need to summon… Content last updated: 18 July 2024
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Wales is top banana! [Insert organisations] proudly supports the Mighty Mission to make Wales No.1!
We’re backing Wales Recycles’ mighty mission to get to No.1 in the world for recycling, and we need YOUR help to get us there! Wales is already on the rise - recently climbing from third to second pla… Content last updated: 14 October 2024
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Remembrance Services
Day & Date Time Service / Location Sunday 3rd November 10.45 am Service of Remembrance at Aberfan (Road Closure) 10.30am Aberfan Community Centre Friday 8th November 10.45 am S… Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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£3.9 Million Early Years and Childcare Capital funding awarded to develop 4 new childcare facilities in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has successfully secured Welsh Government funding of nearly £4 million from the ‘Early Years and Childcare Capital Programme’ to develop 4 new childcare provision… Content last updated: 11 November 2024
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Flooding Emergencies
Be Prepared In a flood you may find you’re without lighting, heating or a telephone line. The following simple actions will help you to be prepared. The time to think about it is now – don’t wait unti… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Paying for Care
Some of the services provided by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are free – such as information, advice and assessments regarding what help you and your carer may need. However, if you are asses… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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Carer support groups and organisations
Do you provide care and support to someone who is ill, older, has a physical or mental health condition or has a disability and you’re not paid to do so? This might be a friend, family member or neigh… Content last updated: 02 July 2025
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Access to Work
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply fo… Content last updated: 18 August 2025
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Parks and open spaces - landscaping
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is custodian of 619 hectares of publicly owned open space. We believe it is important to look after, protect and develop our Parks and Public Open Spaces ranging… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance
All playgrounds throughout the County Borough are inspected by our R.P.I.I qualified Inspector fortnightly. We have a playground fitter who carries out maintenance on a daily basis as directed by the… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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Sensory Lending Library
The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach has a new Sensory Lending Library available for public use. The Library is full of fun and exciting products to lend for multi-sensory experiences at hom… Content last updated: 14 March 2025
ED002 Inspector's Guidance Notes 23.04.19
Adult Community Learning Strategy Summary 2013-2016
Wales Culture Recovery Fund Freelancer Fund Rount 2 - Guidance
1. Families First COVID 19 offer of support July 2020 updated EM