Looked After Children Review Parents Consultation Papers
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Supporting Ukrainians fleeing from War
The Council is reaching out to residents in Merthyr Tydfil on how they can support Ukrainian refugees as part of the Homes for Ukraine scheme. On the Council’s website, there is a section explaining h… Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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Council Awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) Silver Award for its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme includes bronze, silver, and gold aw… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil hits recycling target for eighth consecutive year
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil recycled, composted, or re-used 64.8% of waste in the past year – surpassing the Welsh Government (WG) target of 64%! Although we reduced the amount of waste we sent to E… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
Looked After Children Review Carer’s Consultation Papers
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Information for Landlords
Do you own and/or manage homes in the area? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re carrying out a survey of landlords to: know more about the nature of the business that make up the private rented s… Content last updated: 11 April 2022
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Rent Smart Wales Landlords
Do you rent out a property in Wales? Landlords and agents are now required by law to be registered or licenced. A new law has been introduced in Wales which applies to all landlords and agents of priv… Content last updated: 30 June 2021
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Council Tax Disabled Band Reductions
If you, or someone who lives with you, needs a room, or an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space in your property to meet special needs arising from a permanent disability, you may be entitled to… Content last updated: 20 March 2023
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Archaeology excavations and advice
Archaeology advice For advice on archaeological matters such as digs in your local area, what to do if you have found archaeological remains on your property, or general information about researching… Content last updated: 02 February 2022
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Naming ceremonies
Celebratory Ceremonies Merthyr Tydfil Register Office is here to help you arrange your special day - be it a small informal ceremony or something more personal with readings and music. Naming Ceremon… Content last updated: 25 January 2021
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Fuel pumps tested to ensure accurate measures
With the increase in fuel prices, our Trading Standards officers have carried out checks at petrol stations across Merthyr Tydfil to ensure accurate measures of fuel are being delivered to consumers. … Content last updated: 29 June 2022
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Request a Permanent Road Closure
A permanent road closure can be processed under two acts of Parliament: The Highways Act 1980 The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Highway being unnecessary Under Section 116 of The Highways Act 1… Content last updated: 19 January 2022
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School crossing patrols
When you see a SCP step into the road ahead of you, displaying the STOP sign, drivers MUST STOP to allow people cross the road (Rule 87 of the Highway Code) It is an offence under the Road Traffic Act… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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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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Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities We support people with learning disabilities to be independent as possible through the provision of a range of services. Where necessary we work in partnership with Health, and E… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Flooding Advice, Prevention and Insurance
Advice If your property or business has been affected by flooding or you think it may become affected by flooding, it is advised that you make some necessary preparations yourself. Council operatives… Content last updated: 14 November 2025
information for parents and carers
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