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Open Data

We are committed to publishing increasing amounts of our data to promote openness and transparency. Content last updated: 07 June 2019

SAB (SuDS Approval Body)

Apply for MTCBC SAB approval and find further information on Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. Content last updated: 28 March 2022

Merthyr Tydfil Children’s Literature Festival 2023

The Festival is now the biggest event in the UK celebrating World Book Day. It is taking place on Thursday 20 April 2023 from 9am until 3pm with over 4000 children in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales and i… Content last updated: 17 April 2023

Conservation Areas

A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, which the Council has identified worth protecting. Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Ac… Content last updated: 24 March 2022

Alcohol and Entertainment licence

The Licensing Act 2003 introduced a new licensing system administered by the local authority in its capacity as the Licensing Authority for its area, and amalgamated six existing licensing regimes (al… Content last updated: 16 January 2026

Septic Tank and Cesspit Emptying

In some situations it is not possible to connect the drainage system of a property to a mains drainage system. Most commonly non-mains drainage is found in rural areas. It is effective if correctly ma… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

Help to live at home Independently

Our aim is to help people stay living safely at home for as long as possible. If you’re struggling with any areas of living independently, there are a range of solutions and services to help you. Content last updated: 27 January 2022

Help with Funeral Costs

Help with funeral costs is not administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Please see the Government website for further details on what to do after someone dies. Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Composting

To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your waste by a third Vegetable peelings, prunings, paper and a list of other… Content last updated: 31 March 2026

Traffic Lights

Our signal crossings are dealt with by a contractor who responds to all reports within 24 hours. PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk road – A470, A460 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys… Content last updated: 04 April 2024

Do you need Consumer Advice?

Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice Consumer Service who offer free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Their website provides lots of information and advice about what y… Content last updated: 02 November 2022

Social Enterprises

Social Enterprises are businesses that trade to tackle social problems, improve communities, people’s life chances, or the environment. Like any business, social enterprises aim to generate surpluses… Content last updated: 13 June 2019

Scrap Metal Dealers

The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 was brought in to tackle the rise of metal theft, which can result in significant disruption, cost and upset to our communities. Residents who want to dispose of house… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

Scheduled Ancient Monuments

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has 48 Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAM). SAMs are structures, archaeological sites or ruins which have little economic use. SAMs under the Ancient Monuments and… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Reporting Highways Issues

Please note that there are online forms available to report: Blocked Drains Potholes Damaged Traffic Lights Overgrown Vegetation, Trees and Hedges Missing or Damaged Manhole or Gulley Covers Missing… Content last updated: 04 April 2024

Cookies

When you use the MTCBC Website MTCBC will store cookies on your computer in order to facilitate and customise your use of our Website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by… Content last updated: 26 January 2022

Heritage

Merthyr Tydfil in the 1850’s was the largest town in Wales, innovation and creativity have always played a part in the industrial history of Merthyr Tydfil.Whether it be the inspiration which resulted… Content last updated: 12 January 2022