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House to house collections licence
Door to door collections for money and/or goods, including envelope collections and those from pub to pub need to be licensed. The Home Office Licenses national collections, such as Christian Aid etc.… Content last updated: 26 November 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: 02 July 2025
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Home Care
Maintaining your Independence Home care services could help you with support in your own home with tasks such as support with personal care, which includes washing and dressing. Home care can provide… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Physical Disabilities
Physical Impairment Supporting the independence of adults and children with physical disabilities, we work in partnership with other organisations to provide a range of services to support adults with… Content last updated: 30 January 2023
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Breakfast clubs
The Welsh Assembly Government Primary School Free Breakfast Initiative The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age registered in maintained primar… Content last updated: 11 November 2024
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Foster Carers in Merthyr Tydfil celebrate contribution of foster siblings
Foster carers in Merthyr Tydfil are celebrating the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey. As part of Children of Foster Carers Week (from October 13 to October 19), Fost… Content last updated: 17 October 2025
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Apply for Free School Meals
If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 11 November 2025
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Identifying ALN
What should I do if I think my child has additional learning needs (ALN)? As a parent you will know your child best. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning or behaviour you should first… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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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