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Explosives Storage Licence
You will need a licence from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council if you want to store explosives including fireworks up to 2,000 kg net explosive content (NEC) of adult fireworks. If you want to sto… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Sale of Fireworks
To sell Fireworks to the public you must first obtain an Explosives Storage Licence Once you are licensed to store the fireworks, you can sell fireworks at the following times without needing a furth… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Gas pipeline emergencies
SMELL GAS? - Ring 0800 111 999 The Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 task local authorities with the production of emergency plans or the modification of existing plans, to cover certain Major Accident… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Statement on Wellbeing Merthyr
The Council is currently working with Wellbeing Merthyr to ensure that leisure services run out of the Aberfan community Centre continue after the 1st April. The Council does not own Aberfan Leisure C… Content last updated: 07 March 2024
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Paint Reuse
Paint donations can now be taken to the HRC in Dowlais. To make a donation please speak to an operative on site and sign the donation log. The paint must be over 500ml in quantity and in a good usable… Content last updated: 18 June 2024
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Camping and Caravan Sites
Grawen Farm This 3 star graded visit Wales park offers picturesque mountains, forest & reservoir walks in Brecon Beacons National Park. Situated in Merthyr Tydfil, Grawen Farm offers clean modern… Content last updated: 27 January 2022
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Amend a birth certificate
Can I change the birth record at a later date? Please contact the Register Office who will answer any questions you may have regarding a change of record. Why would I re-register my child? If the nat… Content last updated: 25 January 2021
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Maintenance - structural surveys
Mechanised Condition Inspections SCANNER and SCRIM surveys are carried out on the County Borough highways. These structural surveys are carried out on behalf of the Authority by specialist contractors… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Abnormal load notifications
Abnormal loads are defined in The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 and Subsequent Amendment Orders as any vehicle which exceeds at least one of the following limits:… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Pet Shop licence
Any person who runs a pet shop needs to be licensed under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021. This includes sales of animals from shops, domestic p… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Performing Animals registration
Any person who exhibits or trains performing animals needs to be registered with their local authority under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925. You must register if you keep or train anima… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Eligibility and Referrals
Are you eligible? To be eligible to receive support from Inspire2Achieve the following criteria must apply: you must be aged 16-19 You must be NEET – Not in Education, Employment or Training The Ref… Content last updated: 07 March 2024
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Memorial Trees
Memorial trees are a beautiful and lasting way to remember loved ones while enhancing the natural beauty of our community spaces. We welcome donations of memorial trees from the public for planting in… Content last updated: 21 October 2025
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Nant Morlais update: 18.12.24
We are pleased to confirm that the void at Nant Morlais has now been filled, utilities have been restored and the remaining residents are being allowed home today. We are now working with contractors… Content last updated: 18 December 2024
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Former Hoovers Site statement
Today, Wednesday 7 January, the Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee considered the planning application for the redevelopment of the former Hoover site to create a new neighbourhood, includin… Content last updated: 07 January 2026
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Rent Smart Wales Tenants
Do you live in the private rented sector? All tenants have the right to live in well managed and safe accommodation. By 23 November 2016 tenants should only use licensed landlord and agents for their… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Emergency Plan
An emergency is defined as an event or situation that threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the UK, the environment of a place in the UK, or war or terrorism that threatens serious d… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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Mid Term Admissions or Transfers
A mid-term admission or transfer is where a parent and / or child wished to move from one school to another, outside of the usual admission rounds. A request to change schools most commonly takes plac… Content last updated: 29 July 2025
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Homelessness Prevention Fund
The purpose of this funding is to top up the discretionary homelessness prevention funds that the Local Authority currently utilises to prevent and alleviate homelessness. This discretionary funding c… Content last updated: 20 August 2024