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Pen Y Dre Pupils Triumph at both Eisteddfod Events
Today, Pen Y Dre High School celebrated their recent successes at the Eisteddfod y Rhondda and the Urdd National Eisteddfod. In June of this year, 13 pupils led the success at both Eisteddfods with ta… Content last updated: 03 November 2021
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Pen y Dre High School Wins Cymraeg Campus Gold Award.
In May 2021, Pen y Dre High School in Merthyr Tydfil received the Cymraeg Campus Gold Award. This is an incredible achievement. Cymraeg Campus is part of the Language Charter Framework forming Welsh G… Content last updated: 15 June 2021
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Town centre pedestrian safety work to begin in New Year
Work will begin in the New Year on work to make crossing the road in a section of the town centre safer for pedestrians. Following a public consultation last summer, an ‘informal crossing’ at Victoria… Content last updated: 02 March 2022
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Vision for Merthyr Tydfil
To strengthen Merthyr Tydfil’s position as the regional centre for the Heads of the Valleys, and be a place to be proud of where: People learn and develop skills to fulfil their ambitions People live… Content last updated: 10 June 2019
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Bereavement Services
Bereavement Services aim to provide useful help and advice with the arrangements for dealing with a death. Content last updated: 25 January 2021
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Banners on buses - choose Welsh-medium education!
The 'Cymraeg i Bawb' (Welsh for All) Partnership has launched a Welsh-medium education promotion campaign featuring banners outside schools and short videos and now for the next month, the message can… Content last updated: 25 February 2025
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Decarbonisation
The Welsh Government have an ambition for the public sector to be Carbon Neutral by 2030 in response to climate change. The effects of climate change are already shaping our lives. As Greenhouse gase… Content last updated: 19 November 2024
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Council Leader speaks out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour
The Leader of the Council, Cllr Geraint Thomas, has spoken out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour in Merthyr Tydfil: Community tensions are rising following last week’s tragic e… Content last updated: 26 September 2022
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Current Job Vacancies
All new applicants are required to complete a 10 hour online Welsh Work Course. You will need to complete parts 1 and 2 of the course and must be able to evidence this prior to starting work with the… Content last updated: 11 November 2024
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Empty Residential Properties
Over the past decade the issue of empty properties has gained prominence at both a national and local level. In Merthyr Tydfil a survey carried out in 2009 identified 514 homes that were classified as… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Weighbridge Operator Licence
Anyone who carries out public weighings for a charge must hold a certificate from a Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures, showing that they have sufficient knowledge for the proper performance of t… Content last updated: 04 March 2022
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Council Finances
Information on the Council's financial performance. Content last updated: 24 March 2020
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Equalities and Welsh language
Information on equalities and Welsh language issues. Content last updated: 30 March 2023
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Our Vision and Aims
Merthyr Tydfil Council's vision and guiding principles. Content last updated: 12 June 2019
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Universal Credit
What is Universal Credit and how to apply. Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Major accident hazards emergencies
A wide range of chemical leakages, fires and incidents involving radioactive materials may require action by the emergency services, the Council and other agencies. These incidents may result in a haz… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Contracts lists
2025/26 Forward Plan The attached list includes upcoming projects during the financial year. Anyone wishing to express an interest in any of the projects should email procurement@merthyr.gov.uk Mert… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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Town Centre
Regeneration projects in the Borough. Content last updated: 18 April 2024