Merthyr Tydfil Retail and Commercial Leisure Study 2017
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Mobile food vehicles
Mobile Food Vehicles must be registered with the authority in the same way as other food premises. This is free and must be done 28 days before trade commences. The local authority that you must reg… Content last updated: 29 October 2019
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Freedom of Information request
If you cannot locate the information you seek within our disclosure log please feel free to submit a request directly to the Council. A request must be made in writing and addressed directly to the Co… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Do you need Consumer Advice?
Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice Consumer Service who offer free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Their website provides lots of information and advice about what y… Content last updated: 02 November 2022
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Trading Standards Business Advice
A number of resources are available designed to help businesses comply with the law. Business Companion Business Companion provides information for businesses and individuals that need to know about t… Content last updated: 11 January 2023
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Council congratulates Big Heart on prestigious award
The County Borough Council has congratulated the Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil on being named one of the best business-led town centre partnerships in the UK. The Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement Dis… Content last updated: 27 May 2021
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Volunteers clear over 12 tonnes from local beauty spot
In October, 14 volunteers gave up their weekend to clear fly-tipping from a Merthyr beauty spot. The event, which was organised by MTCBC Neighbourhood Services Apprentice Daniel Lewis, saw people come… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Popular Pontmorlais eateries sign up for hot chilli ticket
Some of the town’s most popular restaurants, bars and cafés have signed up for the hottest ticket in town when the Merthyr Street Chilli Fiesta returns this weekend. The ‘Pontmorlais Chilli Trail’, fu… Content last updated: 21 June 2022
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Road closures for Pontmorlais Heritage Victorian Day
A number of town centre roads will be closed during the daytime this Thursday (18 August) for the Pontmorlais Townscape ‘Heritage Victorian Day’. Between 6am and 4:30pm, there will be closures to: Po… Content last updated: 16 August 2022
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Troedyrhiw Primary becomes Gold School in Community Engagement for ‘Y Stryd Fawr’ Project
Troedyrhiw Community Primary School has proudly launched their award-winning Preloved, Nearly New shop, the first of two shipping containers to be opened in Y Stryd Fawr Troedyrhiw. Sue Davies, Direct… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil schools ready to celebrate 15 years of UK’s largest travel to school challenge
Schools in Merthyr Tydfil county still have time to sign up to the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting, and cycling to school challenge. Taking place from the 11th to the 22nd of March 2024, Sust… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Apply for a Van or Trailer Permit
The permit scheme is intended to stop the illegal or unfair use of HRCs for the disposal of waste. Who can apply for a Van or Trailer Permit? Any resident of Merthyr County Borough can apply. When do… Content last updated: 13 March 2024
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Sensory Room
The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach is home to a state of the art Sensory Room. It is full of wonderful and exciting equipment and play activities suitable for all ages and those with Addit… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Additional Support
Mental Health Helpline (CALL) – 0800 132737 - - - Text HELP to 81066 Wellbeing Support - Action for Happiness Life getting you down? Speak with Merthyr Mind - Social Prescribing Financial Service… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Adults at Risk of Abuse or Neglect
What is abuse? Adult abuse is when a person is treated in a bad way or in a way that makes them feel frightened or unhappy, is harmed, hurt or exploited – particularly by someone they know or should b… Content last updated: 13 November 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Set to Celebrate Biggest World Book Day Festival in the UK!
Get ready for a literary extravaganza as the Merthyr Tydfil Arts and Literature Festival returns on Thursday, May 1st, from 9am to 3pm, hosted by the Stephens and George Charitable Trust in partnershi… Content last updated: 17 April 2025
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Cyfarthfa Castle Birthday Bash a Roaring Success!
The recent Birthday Weekend celebrations at Cyfarthfa Castle were an absolute blast, with the community coming together to mark this special occasion in style! The weekend was packed with an incredibl… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Online support service targets mental health toll of financial hardship
NHS Wales is partnering with foodbanks to help combat the mental health impacts of the cost-of-living crisis. SilverCloud® Wales, an online platform providing guided, self-help support based on cognit… Content last updated: 03 December 2024
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Paying for Care
Some of the services provided by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are free – such as information, advice and assessments regarding what help you and your carer may need. However, if you are asses… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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Adult Community Learning (ACL)
The MTCBC Adult Community Learning team offers a wide range of learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and over across the Borough. These opportunities are funded through the Welsh Government’s Adu… Content last updated: 07 July 2025