Independent 15, Independent member 1. At the northern end of the South Wales valleys, with mining now confined to opencast workings.
Jamie Scriven (Penydarren) moved from Labour to Independent member in October 2023.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Wales
Address
Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AN
Phone
01685 725000
Website
http://www.merthyr.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2154.9