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Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start – and that starts with food. That’s why Merthyr Tydfil CBC is partnering with Wales Recycles to help households supercharge their spring meals. With a few…
“Today, Councillor Declan Sammon has stepped down from his role as Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Transformation, Governance & Social Partnership. “I would like to take…
Budget Statement following Full Council Meeting
23 Feb 2026
At tonight’s Full Council meeting elected members approved the Council’s budget for 2026/27. Councillors voted to prioritise school budgets, protect vital children and adult’s social care, and strengt…
MTCBC Budget 2026/27
19 Feb 2026
The Council’s 2026/27 budget proposal will go to Cabinet and Full Council on Monday 23rd February 2026. Next year’s annual budget of £183.69m has been considered using information gathered from reside…
Litter found on 99% of main roads in Wales
19 Feb 2026
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is urging motorists to ‘drive your litter home’ as new data reveals that litter is present on nearly every main road in Wales. Surveys carried out by Keep Wales T…
Dear Chair and Chief Executive, Re: Concerns Regarding Proposed Changes to Specialist Palliative Care Provision in Merthyr and Cynon Further to our discussions earlier, and on behalf of councillors fr…
Following a public consultation held in June 2025 with parents and residents within the Goetre catchment area, it has now been confirmed that the school will officially change its name to Goetre Commu…
ALN Funding in Merthyr Tydfil Explained
13 Feb 2026
In 2025/26, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council spent £2,258 per pupil on Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This is: The highest ALN spend per pupil in Wales 52% more than the Welsh average Of this…
Letter from the Council's Director of Education
05 Feb 2026
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to you following a recent letter sent to all schools in Merthyr Tydfil. I want to begin by saying that I am genuinely sorry for the distress and upset that the re…
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur…