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Enforcement
Highway Network Management Plan The primary object of the Plan is to set out a policy in relation to all highways maintenance activities that are undertaken and to provide a written text of reference… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Private Hire Operators Licence
Private Hire vehicles and drivers may only be despatched by a licensed Private Hire Operator. A person or limited company can apply for an operator’s licence to operate from a premises within the bor… Content last updated: 03 May 2022
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Initial Response and Reablement Service
The Initial Response and Reablement Service work with people to maximise their wellbeing and improve independence levels in daily activities following deterioration in abilities. The aim is to support… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Private Hire Vehicle Licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee-paying passengers must be licensed. Private Hire vehicles cannot be hailed at the roadside or use a taxi rank. All priv… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Cycling
National Standards Cycling Scheme The Merthyr Tydfil Road Safety section is currently offering all Primary schools in the County Borough the chance for their year 6 children to do a National Standards… Content last updated: 17 January 2023
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Family History Search
Births and Marriages Family History Tracing family history is exciting and rewarding but can be time consuming and complicated. The first step is to gather all the information you can from relatives.… Content last updated: 26 January 2023
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Media Enquiries & Publicity Protocols
The Corporate Communications Team handles all media relations and marketing communications functions for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. You can keep up to date with news and important developm… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Council and Trust work together to provide ‘exemplar’ service
The County Borough Council and Wellbeing @Merthyr (formerly the Leisure Trust) have supported the delivery of almost 30,000 Covid-19 vaccinations over the past four months. Staff from the local author… Content last updated: 02 June 2021
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Update on Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre swimming pool
The swimming pool at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre has been closed since December 2019 due to water leaks affecting the concrete and causing tiles to lift off. Early in 2020, as building owner, the Co… Content last updated: 24 June 2021
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Council wins prestigious national award for work on bus interchange project
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has won a prestigious national award for its ‘collaborative working and shared vision’ on construction of the new bus interchange. The Council was presented with… Content last updated: 30 September 2021
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New grants available to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has launched a grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterprise,… Content last updated: 06 October 2021
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Council supports Merthyr Tydfil-wide anti-bullying campaign
The County Borough Council is giving its backing to the development of an anti-bullying campaign together with children and young people across Merthyr Tydfil. Having had an Anti-Bullying Strategy for… Content last updated: 03 August 2022
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Bus interchange wins another national construction award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a second prestigious national construction award within the space of a month. The bus station was announced on Friday as winner of the ‘Sustainability’ cat… Content last updated: 26 October 2021
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Making it a safe party season for residents
The Council, police and local hospitality businesses are working together to try to ensure residents and visitors have safe nights out in town this Christmas. South Wales Police are providing training… Content last updated: 24 November 2021
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Diverse Democracy Project Engaging Diverse Communities ahead of next year’s local elections
MTCBC understands how important democracy is within the County Borough and the Council’s Diverse Democracy project is reminding communities of how they can take part in next year’s local elections. Co… Content last updated: 08 December 2021
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Bus interchange wins third national award
Merthyr Tydfil’s new bus interchange has won a third prestigious national award within the space of as many months. After picking up two construction awards in the autumn, the bus station was chosen f… Content last updated: 04 January 2022
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Former bakery reborn as hot new hotel and bistro
As well as growing a reputation for quality dining, Merthyr Tydfil is also making its name in the luxury accommodation sector, with work progressing on a new boutique hotel due to open in the autumn. … Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil players among Wales’s top street footballers
Merthyr Tydfil players are making big strides in the sport of street football, with several members selected for the county borough side, and the team itself winning two championships in the past 12 m… Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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Relaunch of SETS grants to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has relaunched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterpr… Content last updated: 13 May 2022