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Faulty second hand car advice pack

Faulty second hand cars are the most complained about product as recorded by Trading Standards and the Citizens Advice Consumer Service. How do you ensure that you get the problem resolved with the mi… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Welsh Government Business Funding

Support from the following programmes is generally available to businesses that fit the eligibility criteria. Development Bank of Wales The Development Bank of Wales helps businesses get the capital t… Content last updated: 29 August 2019

Pavements maintenance

The Section has a responsibility for the control of highways maintenance to ensure the effective repair and maintenance of the existing highway network. Highways Maintenance Officers carry out the rou… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Youth Mayor Andrew is inaugurated

The new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil is 14-year-old Andrew Millar, a student at Cyfarthfa High School. Andrew became the 11th Youth Mayor of the county borough on his inauguration at the Civic Centre… Content last updated: 28 May 2021

Refurbished Gurnos community hub opens doors to residents

A Merthyr Tydfil community and residential centre which recently underwent a £1.2m redevelopment programme is being officially opened next month. Compass Community Hub and Housing Project at Gurnos, f… Content last updated: 23 February 2023

Former Pen y Dre students delighted to receive Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Four inspirational young people were honoured to be invited to Buckingham Palace earlier this month where they each received a prestigious Gold Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award. Founded by His Royal Hig… Content last updated: 22 May 2023

Illegal loan sharks cash-in on cost-of-living pressures

Merthyr Tydfil has been highlighted as one of Wales’s illegal lending hotspots in new research confirming fears that current financial hardships may drive more people to borrow from illegal money lend… Content last updated: 05 November 2024

Swimming pools progress tracked on microsite

A microsite has been launched by Wellbeing@Merthyr and the County Borough Council to keep residents updated on the redevelopment of swimming facilities at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre. As well as giv… Content last updated: 16 January 2025

Inauguration of the New Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil

On Friday 9th May 2025, the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil hosted the inauguration of the new Youth Mayor. Jacob Bridges, a 22-year-old currently employed full-time, was appointed as the 15th Youth Ma… Content last updated: 16 May 2025

Join our Citizens Panel

Join our Citizens Panel It is our job to give all of our customers a platform to have their voices heard, and often that means seeking out the customers we don't hear from as much. We don't just want… Content last updated: 10 September 2025

Scrap Metal Dealers

The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 was brought in to tackle the rise of metal theft, which can result in significant disruption, cost and upset to our communities. Residents who want to dispose of house… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

Contaminated land

The Governments 'Polluter Pays' principle suggests that those who cause contamination should clean it up. Government guidance recognises that ‘land affected by contamination’ is a fundamental planning… Content last updated: 06 January 2023

Extended consultation on options for 3-16 Voluntary Aided Catholic school

The consultation on the siting of Merthyr Tydfil’s new single all-through 3-16 Voluntary Aided (VA) Catholic school is being extended to give local residents and other stakeholders another chance to c… Content last updated: 20 July 2021

Planning Advice and Guidance

Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024

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: 28 August 2024

LDP Examination Library

Examination Documents Documents and correspondence prepared and/or submitted in relation to the examination of the submitted plan: ED001 - Local Development Plan Examinations – Procedure Guidance (Pin… Content last updated: 18 April 2023

Septic Tank and Cesspit Emptying

In some situations it is not possible to connect the drainage system of a property to a mains drainage system. Most commonly non-mains drainage is found in rural areas. It is effective if correctly ma… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

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