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Rhydycar West statement
07 Jan 2026
Today, Wednesday 7 January 2026, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West Development in Merthyr Tydfil, resulting in all members voting against the r…
Former Hoovers Site statement
07 Jan 2026
Today, Wednesday 7 January, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee considered the planning application for the redevelopment of the former Hoover site to create a new neighbourhood, includin…
Update: Refuse / Recycling Collections
05 Jan 2026
We are aware that parts of Treharris, Merthyr Vale, Town and Plymouth Wards are still awaiting refuse/recycling collections, and that other areas have experienced delays in collections over the festiv…
On the morning of Thursday 18th December 2025 Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards, assisted by Officers from South Wales Police, executed three search warrants on properties in Merthyr Tydfil in relation…
Significant restoration work is set to rejuvenate Cyfarthfa Castle, with major improvements scheduled to commence in January. The comprehensive renovation project will address critical structural need…
Merthyr Tydfil’s eagerly awaited new Indoor Market will open its doors this Saturday, 13th December, just in time for the Christmas trade! The new market, located in St Tydfil Shopping Centre, will se…
Merthyr Council have agreed to introduce an improved offer to local authority foster carers. This recognises and empowers local foster families, offering unprecedented financial and practical benefits…
Halo's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway 🎄
01 Dec 2025
Win 6 months of free membership at Halo Leisure for you AND a friend with our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway this December! If you're not a membership winner this time, don't worry, you won't walk away…
“As Leader of this Council, I welcome Welsh Government’s commitment to supporting local government with a provisional local government finance settlement of £6.4bn for 2026/27, which equates to an ave…
Are you aware of the law on E-Scooters?
26 Nov 2025
With Christmas approaching, and e-scooters appearing on many wish lists, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, South Wales Police, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, and Road Safety Wales, are aimi…