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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
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Storage of Fireworks
There are legal controls which cover the storage, sale and display of fireworks. If you wish to have a wholesale or retail premises situated within the Merthyr Tydfil Borough that store or sell firewo… Content last updated: 12 August 2020
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School Inspections
All schools are inspected by Estyn on a six-yearly cycle although schools that do not perform as well as they should may be subject to follow-up inspections and/or additional monitoring by the local a… Content last updated: 11 May 2021
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Bus Passes
For new mainstream pupils who qualify for free school transport, information regarding their transport arrangements, together with your child’s bus pass, will be posted to entitled pupils during the S… Content last updated: 17 April 2024
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Play Sufficiency Assessment
Every local authority in Wales has to complete a Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) every three years. Feedback is used from children, young people, parents/guardians, and stakeholders to determine whe… Content last updated: 24 September 2025
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Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse
What is substance misuse? Substance misuse can be described as the misuse of illegal drugs and the inappropriate use of: Alcohol Volatile substances (by deliberately inhaling chemicals found in every… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Ellis Cooper
Chief Executive As the Head of the Council’s Paid service and responsibility for all Council Officers, Ellis is the main link between Council Members and Officers and ensures that Council’s strategic… Content last updated: 12 March 2025
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Ceri Dinham
Head of Comms, Consultation & Cabinet As the Head of Comms, Consultation & Cabinet, Ceri’s remit includes leading services such as: Communications, Consultation and Engagement Cabinet Office… Content last updated: 12 March 2025
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Hannah Brown
Head of People Services & Transformation As the Head of People Services & Transformation, Hannah’s remit includes leading services such as: Operational HR Occupational Health Health & Sa… Content last updated: 12 March 2025
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Book a Christmas tree Collection
Real Christmas trees will be collected on a request basis only. Booking is available until Monday 5 January 2026 How to book: Online: Start Now You can also book by telephone during office hours, plea… Content last updated: 08 December 2025
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Verges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's responsibilities Hedges, trees, etc growing along boundaries within the highway are usually owned by adjoining landowners. However we are responsible for the ef… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Request a Refund
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Request a Refund
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Schedule of Meetings
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Childcare Search
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Young Person’s Guarantee
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Registered Parks and Gardens
The register is non-statutory, and has been compiled by Cadw. The register is to aid in the conservation of historic parks and gardens. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has three registered parks… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Council Budgets
The Local Government Act 2003 requires Local Authorities to demonstrate an integrated approach in determining their revenue and capital spending decisions through an integrated Medium Term Financial P… Content last updated: 14 January 2022