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Video shows how life can improve for homeless people
The Council has produced a video showing how the lives of local homeless people have changed for the better following housing support they received during the pandemic. Changes made as a result of the… Content last updated: 21 November 2022
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Students across Merthyr Tydfil celebrate GCSE Results Day!
Schools from across Merthyr Tydfil are today celebrating GCSE results day. Pupils have been discovering their results and beginning to plan for their next steps. To mark the occasion, young people fro… Content last updated: 22 August 2024
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Sewers and Water mains
Dŵr Cymru/Welsh Water is responsible for public surface water sewers, public foul sewers and clean water mains. The Private sewer transfer regulations were passed by the Welsh Government on the 21st o… Content last updated: 31 December 2019
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Benefits
Apprenticeships are a great way to develop your skills and knowledge while gaining experience in a professional workplace setting. Working as part of Merthyr Tydfil Council, means that there are a ran… Content last updated: 04 November 2025
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Council Insurance Claims
Insurance claims submitted by third parties against the Council are handled by the Insurance Section. Making a claim does not automatically entitle you to compensation for damage or injuries. The bas… Content last updated: 09 April 2026
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Camping and Caravan Sites
Grawen Farm This 3 star graded visit Wales park offers picturesque mountains, forest & reservoir walks in Brecon Beacons National Park. Situated in Merthyr Tydfil, Grawen Farm offers clean modern… Content last updated: 27 January 2022
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New school’s lasting tribute to former Headteacher
Staff and pupils at the new Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Cefn Coed, will always remember the school’s late Headteacher Matthew Harries after a bench has been unveiled and a tree planted in his memory… Content last updated: 02 June 2021
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Council becomes a Carbon Literate Organisation
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has achieved a Carbon Literate Organisation Bronze award as part of its drive to become Carbon Neutral by 2030. This award from the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)… Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Councils unite to show support at Pride Cymru 2022
Last Saturday, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council joined neighbouring local authorities in South Wales to show support for the LGBTQIA+ community and help promote equality and diversity. The author… Content last updated: 01 September 2022
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Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 2.12.24
An update on the Nant Morlais sinkhole from Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council:“Our priority today is to stop the flow of water going into the culvert so that our… Content last updated: 02 December 2024
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All Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone established
Welsh Government has announced that an AIPZ will apply from 00:01 on Thursday 30 January and remain in place until a reduction in risk levels indicates it is no longer required. This zone introduces s… Content last updated: 31 January 2025
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Spring into action & clean up Merthyr Tydfil!
Communities in Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to join Spring Clean Cymru 2025 and help pick up the litter that blights our local environment. We are working with environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy… Content last updated: 14 March 2025
Breaches of planning control
Jayden Wilkes – Lightning Solution
18. MTCBC Population and Housing Requirements background paper June 2017.pdf
SD32 – Population and Housing Requirements background paper June 2017
MTCBC - Population Background Paper
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Merthyr Tydfil’s £12m bus interchange opening next week
The first buses will depart Merthyr Tydfil’s new £12m state-of-the-art bus interchange next week, on Sunday, June 13. The station is the first in Wales that allows for the charging of electric vehicle… Content last updated: 04 June 2021