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Local Land Charges Searches

IMPORTANT NOTICE Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer provide a local land charges search service. You can access a new digital service through Portal, Business Gateway and on HM Land Regi… Content last updated: 11 February 2026

Pre-nursery and nursery school admissions

Before you apply: Check your School catchment area You can apply for up to 3 different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most lik… Content last updated: 03 June 2026

What is Flying Start

Flying Start is the Welsh Government’s flagship early years programme for families with children under 4 years of age. The programme provides support for children aged 0-4 years old and their families… Content last updated: 27 March 2025

Weighbridge Operator Licence

Anyone who carries out public weighings for a charge must hold a certificate from a Chief Inspector of Weights and Measures, showing that they have sufficient knowledge for the proper performance of t… Content last updated: 04 March 2022

Rent Smart Wales Landlords

Do you rent out a property in Wales? Landlords and agents are now required by law to be registered or licenced. A new law has been introduced in Wales which applies to all landlords and agents of priv… Content last updated: 30 June 2021

Order copy birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates

Use these services to order copies of entries for births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships. Start now - Birth Certificates Start now - Death Certificates Start now - Marriage Certificates Star… Content last updated: 02 January 2025

Could you spread some Operation Santa joy this year?

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's Christmas Appeal: Operation Santa 2024 is now accepting donations from members of the public. If you would like to donate a gift, please see the list of donatio… Content last updated: 16 October 2024

Kickstart your career with an EE apprenticeship at Careers Wales recruitment event in Merthyr Tydfil

Working Wales, in partnership with EE, is hosting a recruitment event for individuals looking to kickstart their careers through exciting apprenticeship opportunities. The event will take place at t… Content last updated: 07 January 2025

Playground Refurbishment Programme Continues

The Council manages 51 fixed play areas throughout Merthyr Tydfil, many of which are coming to the end of their useful life and in need of refurbishment. It is recognised by the Council that outdoor p… Content last updated: 09 June 2025

Advice for Neighbours and others interested in Empty properties

If you are trying to find out who owns an empty property, details can be obtained from the public register at The Land Registry for Wales or contact 01792 355000. If you would like to buy an empty pro… Content last updated: 08 July 2025

Taxi fare setting

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 allows for a District Council to fix the rates or fares within the District for time as well as distance, and, all other charges in connection… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Transport for children with special educational needs or mobility problems

Transport for children with special educational needs Consideration is given to each individual pupil's special educational needs as detailed in a formal Individual Development Plan (IDP) or other for… Content last updated: 17 April 2024

Apply for Free School Meals

If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 11 November 2025

Definition of Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

"Additional learning needs" or "ALN" A person has additional learning needs if he or she has a learning difficulty or disability (whether the learning difficulty or disability arises from a medical c… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

Child Employment licence

The Education Welfare Service is responsible for the monitoring and issuing of licences relating to the employment of children within Merthyr Tydfil. A child is employed if he/she assists in any trade… Content last updated: 29 January 2026

A letter from the Leader: Concerns Regarding Proposed Changes to Specialist Palliative Care Provision in Merthyr Tydfil

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… Content last updated: 18 February 2026

Youth Clubs

The Youth Service in Merthyr Tydfil provides youth clubs for anyone between the ages of 11 and 25 that want to join in. Clubs are situated in different venues across the local area and are run by qua… Content last updated: 24 April 2026

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