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Council consults on PSPO for Merthyr Tydfil town centre
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on the planned introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to prevent street drinking and drug taking in a town centre exclusion zone. On… Content last updated: 11 January 2022
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Pre-Application Advice
The Council encourages and welcomes applicants and developers to engage in pre-application discussions at the earliest opportunity in the development process. The benefits of obtaining such advice ca… Content last updated: 09 April 2024
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Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) redevelopment update
Unavoidable delays in the build programme means redevelopment of the Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) at Gurnos is unlikely to be complete until winter 2022, rather than autumn as origina… Content last updated: 11 May 2022
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SAB advice and guidance
From January 7th 2019, all new developments of at least 2 properties or over 100m2 of construction area will require sustainable drainage to manage on-site surface water. The Surface water drainage… Content last updated: 22 February 2023
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Town Centre Hub wins ‘Runner Up’ at Ystadau Cymru Awards
Congratulations to The Hub who were recently announced Runner Up at the Ystadau Cymru Awards 2023; an award which celebrate successful collaborative management across the Welsh public sector. The Hub… Content last updated: 14 December 2023
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Work to start on Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s innovative makeover
Work is about to begin on transforming the Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos into an innovative training and accommodation centre for the county borough’s young residents. The building… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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UK’s first national security operations centre launches in Wales
The first national scheme of its kind in the UK, which will protect Welsh local authorities and all fire and rescue services in Wales from cyber-attacks, has launched today (Friday, May 10). Led by th… Content last updated: 10 May 2024
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Integrated Children’s Centre
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Town Centre
Regeneration projects in the Borough. Content last updated: 18 April 2024
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Countryside Information and Advice
Countryside & Wildlife Legislation In order to protect nature and wildlife there are several separate pieces of legislation. If you are doing any type of work outdoors it is important to know abou… Content last updated: 28 June 2023
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Bereavement Advice and Support
Services that provide useful help and advice with dealing with a death: Cruse Bereavement Care General advice and support is available from Cruse Bereavement Care. Offers counselling for any bereaved… Content last updated: 16 February 2023
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Exciting Vacant Property re-developments underway in Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre.
Two properties are currently being re-developed in the Town Centre with help from Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Programme. Highfield Property Group, a Merthyr Tydfil based developer is underta… Content last updated: 17 October 2024
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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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Innovative housing and learning project shortlisted for awards
The redevelopment of the County Borough Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre (NLC) at Gurnos has been shortlisted for two national awards. The building, which will open before Christmas as ‘a uniqu… Content last updated: 27 October 2022
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Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
How much will I get? The amount of Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance rate you receive is based on the number of bedrooms your household needs. One bedroom is counted for: each adult or adult c… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
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Local Housing Market Assessment
The Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) for Merthyr Tydfil is a comprehensive analysis of the area's housing market. Its primary purpose is to inform local authorities and policymakers about curren… Content last updated: 24 July 2024
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How to claim Housing Benefit
If you are already receiving Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction and need to advise us of a change in your circumstances. To find out what types of change you need to tell about and to report… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
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Faulty second hand car advice pack
Faulty second hand cars are the most complained about product as recorded by Trading Standards and the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. How do you ensure that you get the problem resolved with the mi… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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National Lottery Heritage Fund backs Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue/Welsh Jewish Heritage Centre Project
It has just been announced that the Foundation for Jewish Heritage has been successful in its funding submission to the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) & Welsh Government’s Transforming Town… Content last updated: 05 July 2022
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Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
If you are getting Housing Benefit but are still finding it hard to pay your rent, you may be able to get extra help by applying for a Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs). If you are no longer claim… Content last updated: 04 June 2024