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Join our Citizens Panel
Join our Citizens Panel It is our job to give all of our customers a platform to have their voices heard, and often that means seeking out the customers we don't hear from as much. We don't just wan… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
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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: 23 January 2026
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Houses in Multiple Occupation Licence
The Housing Act 2004 places a duty on local authorities in Wales to licence houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). This is known as mandatory licensing. Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupa… Content last updated: 24 May 2024
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Food business registration
Registering your Business All premises where food is stored, handled or prepared whether for profit or not, are required by law to be registered with the Local Authority. There is no charge incurred… Content last updated: 10 January 2022
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Corporate Self-Assessment
We continually review our performance throughout the year. Our self-evaluation challenges services to look at: What difference they are making How well they are delivering services, and How effective… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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Street and Property Naming and Numbering
The naming and numbering of all new developments, individual properties, industrial units and streets are dealt with by the Highways Department. There is a charge for this service and all the relevant… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Independence at home for disabled people
Number 24: Demonstration & Assessment Unit At Keir Hardie Health Park Facilities at Number 24 provide individuals with an opportunity to try out a range of aids and specialist equipment prior to i… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Foster Wales
Local Authority fostering services in Wales have today joined forces to become ‘Foster Wales’; teams across the nation combine their efforts and expertise to significantly increase the number and dive… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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MTCBC’s fleet of vehicles set to go electric!
With the aim of being Carbon Neutral by 2030, our fleet operations team have purchased 4 x Electric Vehicles (EVs), with 4 more being delivered by September this year. The new vehicles, which are curr… Content last updated: 21 July 2021
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Christmas music and merriment at Treharris lights switch-on
The annual Christmas fair and lights switch-on is returning to Treharris town centre on Friday 2 December. A host of seasonal activities at Treharris Square will include a performance by local acousti… Content last updated: 17 November 2022
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Combat ‘ych-a-fi’ to unleash the power of your food waste recycling
Wales may be a small country, but when it comes to recycling, we punch way above our weight. With 95% of us regularly recycling our waste, we’re already the third best recycling nation in the world, a… Content last updated: 09 February 2023
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Four of Merthyr’s Shining Stars nominated for Child of Wales Awards
The Child of Wales awards have returned for 2023, bigger and better than ever, with the aim of showcasing achievements of young people across Wales whilst raising funds for Welsh charities dedicated t… Content last updated: 16 February 2023
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Managing your debts and budgeting
If you are having difficulties with your finances and need advice around budgeting there are several places to get support and advice from. For local support contact Citizens Advice who can provide yo… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Report a street light
The Authority has its own in house Street Lighting Section who carry out all repairs to the Street Lighting Network. Overhead cables supply some of the Authority’s lights and these may be the responsi… Content last updated: 04 April 2024
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Report a Bridge Problem
We are responsible for the maintenance of the County Borough’s highway structures which includes bridges, culverts, subways and retaining walls. The bridge maintenance section has overall responsibili… Content last updated: 26 January 2022
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Renting your property
if your home is ready to move into, you can rent it out. Typically a three bed property in Merthyr Tydfil would attract a monthly rental income of around £800 per calendar month (based on 2025 lettin… Content last updated: 09 July 2025
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Being Bilingual
Being bilingual has many benefits; if you can speak two or more languages you may have greater opportunities throughout life. There is research to support the immense benefits! Across Wales more and m… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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Recognised Qualifications
The Inspire2 Achieve Team have experienced tutors and contractors that can provide a wide range of qualifications hand picked to suit your needs. These qualifications are provided from our Personal a… Content last updated: 07 March 2024