Coronavirus (COVID-19)
While we take actions to reduce the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we will endeavour to update this page with the latest information for residents on the availability of Council services and closures if and when required.
Mass Testing
Everyone living or working in Merthyr Tydfil can now get a free Covid-19 test.
Self Isolation Support Payment
Self Isolation Support Payment
Enhanced Lockdown Business Fund
Enhanced Lockdown Business Fund
Fire-breaker Lockdown - October 2020
On Monday 19th October, The First Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford announced that short, sharp “firebreak” will be introduced across Wales from Friday 23rd October to help regain control of coronavirus.
Local Lockdown
Restrictions to reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect public health
Testing Centres
Information on our local testing centres
Emergency childcare and free school meals
Information about emergency childcare and free school meals
School or Class and childcare Closures
Information about school or class and childcare closures
Refuse, Recycling and Bulky Waste Collections
Refuse, Recycling and Bulky Waste Collections
Funerals and Cemeteries
Guidance to members of the public on the impact of coronavirus restrictions on funerals
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Births, Deaths and Marriages
Business Support - COVID 19
Business support during Coronavirus (COVID-19), Grants, Advice, Loans, Rates Relief and more.
Public Health
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health latest information and advice.
Council Tax
Latest information about Council Tax and Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Environmental Health
Information during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as you may may look to change the way your business operates.
Parks and Open Spaces
Parks and Open Spaces
Contact Centre
Contact Centre
Social Services
Social Services
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