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Educational Psychology Service
Many children and young people have problems with their development and learning at some point in their lives. Most improve with the help of their families, their schools and their friends. An educati… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Are you a Bird Owner? Avian Influenza / Bird Flu Information
Protect your own birds and others, register as a bird owner, it is now a legal requirement. Even if you only have one or a few pet birds you must register. Only birds which are housed all year round a… Content last updated: 25 November 2025
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Storm Goretti: Amber Warning for Snow
The Met Office has issued an Amber warning for snow from 8pm today until 9am Friday across our County Borough. In preparation for this, our staff have been busy filling the grit bins within our commun… Content last updated: 08 January 2026
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Lottery licence
What is a society? A society for the purposes of a lottery is one that is established and conducted for: charitable purposes the purpose of enabling participation, or of supporting, sport, athletics… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Street Cafe Licence
Permissions to place tables and chairs on the highway are granted under Part VIIA of the Highways Act 1980. In Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre the scheme has been introduced to encourage the provision of a… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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Child Entertainment and Employment Licenses
Child Performance Licence When is a Child Performance licence required For all children from birth up to the end of their compulsory education. This is defined as the last Friday in June in the acade… Content last updated: 29 January 2026
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About The Current Mayor
Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026 Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, tak… Content last updated: 19 March 2026
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Petitions
The petitions process allows members of the public to have direct influence on the political process and to raise concerns that are important to them. Before submitting a petition, you should: Contac… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
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Composting
To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your waste by a third Vegetable peelings, prunings, paper and a list of other… Content last updated: 31 March 2026
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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
Child employment guide for parents and carers
Privacy Notice Fleet Vehicles and the use of CCTV and GPS Tracking Devices
Privacy Notice School Admissions Process
Privacy Notice - Inspire 2 Achieve - Summer Engagement Programme
Privacy Notice - Residents Survey
National Fraud Initiative 2025 - Privacy Notice
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Estates Management
The Estates Team deal with a wide range of estate management matters including: Asset Management planning Acquisition and Disposal of Land and Buildings St Tydfils Shopping Centre Community Asset Tra… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
Advice Booklet
Staff Wellbeing -anna-freud-booklet