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Driving
Pass Plus Cymru Aged 17 - 25 Passed your Driving Test? Subsidised Pass Plus Cymru courses are available for 17 - 25 year old drivers giving 6 hours of valuable driving. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough C… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Meals on Wheels
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer provides a hot delivery Meals on Wheels Service. Whilst the Council no longer provides this service, support can be provided to vulnerable people who h… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Youth Support Project
The Youth Support Team delivers a programme of support to young people aged 10-18 on the key issues that they may be experiencing. The team help young people to consider their behaviour and risk, and… Content last updated: 10 December 2024
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Stepping4ward
Targeted Youth Prevention Support The Stepping4ward Youth Team work with young people aged 11-25 that may be experiencing emotional wellbeing issues, they also support young people who could be at ris… Content last updated: 10 December 2024
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Flying Start Parenting
Parenting support is a specific entitlement within Flying Start. All parents/carers who live in a Flying Start area will be offered parenting support with STEP. This includes delivery of evidenced ba… Content last updated: 06 March 2025
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Flying Start Childcare
All children living in Merthyr Tydfil are entitled to a funded childcare place from the term following their 2nd birthday up until the term of their 3rd birthday. Regular part-time attendance at high… Content last updated: 24 September 2025
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Additional Support
Mental Health Helpline (CALL) – 0800 132737 - - - Text HELP to 81066 Wellbeing Support - Action for Happiness Life getting you down? Speak with Merthyr Mind - Social Prescribing Financial Service… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Older People's Commissioner Completed Comprehensive Week-Long Engagement in Merthyr Tydfil
Rhian Bowen-Davies, the Older People's Commissioner for Wales, successfully concluded a week-long community visit to Merthyr Tydfil, focusing on connecting with local residents and understanding their… Content last updated: 01 December 2025
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Dog Breeding licence
Any person who keeps a breeding establishment for dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014. The regulations state that a dog breeding licence is r… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Private Hire Vehicle Licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee-paying passengers must be licensed. Private Hire vehicles cannot be hailed at the roadside or use a taxi rank. All priv… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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Community Collaboration Brings Play Pod Chwarae to Merthyr
Through a collaboration between Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Play Department and EggSeeds, a community development and outdoor education company Play Pod Chwarae has been developed through… Content last updated: 25 March 2026
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Scrutiny Work Programmes (November 2015)
Cwm Taf Supporting People Regional Strategic Plan 2017-2020
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Welsh Language
Welsh Language Standards The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 replaced the Welsh Language Act 1993 and as part of the new legislation in Wales the Welsh Language has equal legal status with English… Content last updated: 30 June 2025
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Young care experienced people in Merthyr Tydfil welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care
This Care Day (21 February), Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social… Content last updated: 21 February 2025
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Community and Day Centres
The Directorate’s Day Centres assist those people who need intensive or specialist help. Finding the right one for you will depend upon an assessment of your needs. For example, you may need help with… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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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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Managing personal financial affairs
If you feel that you are unable to manage your own financial affairs or you know of an individual that requires support, we may be able to assist. The department may be able to assist in either of the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023