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Fees
Application Fees Full Application fee An approving body may charge an applicant an application fee. Subject to regulations 5 to 9, of the Flood and Water Management Act, an application fee is to be d… Content last updated: 14 January 2026
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Transitional Relief
From 1 April 2023, following the revaluation, the Welsh Government is providing all ratepayers whose liability is increasing by more than £300, as a consequence of revaluation, with transitional relie… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
Fixed Penalty Notices Letter to Parents
Third Party Payments Residential or Nursing Care 2016
Third Payment Leaflet
Fixed Penalty Notices for Non-Attendance at School
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How to order recycling, food, and garden waste containers
Wheeled Bin Charges An administration and delivery charge will apply for any new or replacement wheeled bins. Details of this charge can be found on our Fees and Charges page: https://www.merthyr.gov.… Content last updated: 31 March 2026
Direct Payments Guide 2019
Paying for Community Care and Support 2020
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Troedyrhiw Primary becomes Gold School in Community Engagement for ‘Y Stryd Fawr’ Project
Troedyrhiw Community Primary School has proudly launched their award-winning Preloved, Nearly New shop, the first of two shipping containers to be opened in Y Stryd Fawr Troedyrhiw. Sue Davies, Direct… Content last updated: 09 May 2023
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A South Wales Heating engineer pleads guilty to Unfair trading in a case brought by Merthyr Tydfil CBC Trading Standards
A South Wales Heating engineer has been fined £2,000, made to pay compensation to a Merthyr customer and costs to Merthyr Tydfil CBC after pleading guilty to Unfair trading in a case brought by Merthy… Content last updated: 23 April 2024
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Council Tax Reduction
If you are already claiming Council Tax Reduction you must tell us about any changes. To advise us of a change then please visit tell us about a change If you disagree with a decision You need to appe… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Personal travel budget (PTB)
What a personal travel budget (PTB) is and how to apply. A personal travel budget (PTB) is a payment for you to spend on your child’s travel to school. It enables you as a family to have choice and co… Content last updated: 05 November 2024
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Renting your property
if your home is ready to move into, you can rent it out. Typically a three bed property in Merthyr Tydfil would attract a monthly rental income of around £800 per calendar month (based on 2025 lettin… Content last updated: 09 July 2025
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Renovating your empty property
If your property is in need of repair or upgrading and has been empty for more than 2 years, you may be eligible for a reduced VAT rate of 5%. To claim this discount you must employ a builder that is… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Lost or stray dogs
If you lose your dog: Call us on 01685 725000 during office hours and we will register your details and the details of the dog. We will cross match these details with those dogs we have already seize… Content last updated: 03 April 2025
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Council Tax Online
Set up a Direct Debit This is a quick and easy way to pay your council tax. If you choose to pay by Direct Debit, you will be offered four dates on which to make your payment (the 1st, 10th, 20th or 2… Content last updated: 06 March 2026
Privacy Notice Mobile Data Uplifts for Digitally Excluded Learners