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Home Safe Home
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that whilst rogue traders carrying out work on your home could leave you out of pocket, there is an increasing risk that they will also leave your home unsafe. Trad… Content last updated: 13 November 2025
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‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ launches with the hope of making town a safe place to be
The launch of the town centre operation locally known as ‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ working in unity with South Wales Police and partners in Merthyr is a significant step towards tackling serious and o… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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How to Keep Your Community Safe from Rogue Traders
A strong community is the best defence against doorstep criminals. Here’s what you can do: ✔️ Talk to Your Neighbours – Share advice and experiences. If someone has been approached by a rogue trader,… Content last updated: 20 May 2025
Safe from bullying
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Asbestos
What is asbestos? It is a naturally mined mineral used because it has properties of heat and chemical resistance, great strength and is almost indestructible. There are several different types (common… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
GI - Safe and Effective Intervention Policy 2012
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Keeping children and young people safe from harm
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Social Media Community Guidelines
Introduction At Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we use our social media accounts as an official information and announcement space for those living, working and interested in learning more abou… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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Petroleum storage certificates
The safe storage of petrol is covered by legislation to help prevent fire and explosion which can occur if there is a source of ignition nearby. You will need to apply for a petroleum storage certific… Content last updated: 14 May 2026
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Avoid Christmas Catastrophe
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) warns that for the most part, consumer products offered for sale either on the high street or online are safe. However, dangerous products continue to be supplied to unsu… Content last updated: 11 November 2025
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Children’s Services
Advice and support for families, report a child at risk, information about childcare, youth justice and more. Content last updated: 14 December 2022
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Weekly Playing Field Report
Field Name Week Ending Status Legion Football 24/05/26 ON ICI Football 24/05/26 ON Oval 1 24/05/26 ON Moodies 24/05/26 ON vaynor Rugby Vaynor Mini Rugby Black Patch Rugby … Content last updated: 22 May 2026
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Local Builder fined and ordered to pay compensation for unsafe gas works and Building Regulations deficiencies
On 9th April 2025, at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court, Harry Nixon, trading as HDH Building and Maintenance of Merthyr Tydfil, pleaded guilty to offences against Trading Standards legislation in a ca… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
Factsheet Public Law Outline process
Our Shared Vision document - April 2018.pdf
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Vision for Merthyr Tydfil
To strengthen Merthyr Tydfil’s position as the regional centre for the Heads of the Valleys, and be a place to be proud of where: People learn and develop skills to fulfil their ambitions People live… Content last updated: 10 June 2019