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Foster Wales
Local Authority fostering services in Wales have today joined forces to become ‘Foster Wales’; teams across the nation combine their efforts and expertise to significantly increase the number and dive… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil gets a 21st century Mine!
A hugely popular South Wales restaurant attracting diners from across the UK is branching out into Merthyr Tydfil. The Mine at CF47 & Castelany's Fine Dining will also help the local economy by cr… Content last updated: 20 October 2021
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Lights, Camera, Action! as Pen Y Dre Pupils Address Homophobic Bullying
Recently, students at Pen Y Dre comprehensive school in Merthyr Tydfil took part in a short film called 'Look at Us' which shines a light on the the issue of bullying, based on sexual orientation. Ffi… Content last updated: 28 July 2022
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High Street churches’ Ffos-y-fran boost
Three prominent churches on Merthyr Tydfil High Street will be able to support even more disadvantaged and vulnerable residents as a result of over £280,000 refurbishment funding from a local grants s… Content last updated: 10 November 2022
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E-bikes available to borrow for free for Merthyr Tydfil locals
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has partnered with the UK’s leading active travel charity, Sustrans, to bring its e-bike borrowing project, E-Move, to Merthyr Tydfil. This initiative has been fu… Content last updated: 20 September 2024
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100 Young Learners Empowered by ‘Superwomen of Construction’ in Celebration of International Women’s Day
Merthyr Tydfil, March 2025 – In an exciting and inspiring event held to mark International Women’s Day, 100 Year 8 learners from across the Borough were treated to a day filled with empowerment, motiv… Content last updated: 17 March 2025
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How Do I Access Care and Support for Myself or Someone else?
The Social Services and Wellbeing Act is changing the way Social Services assess your care and support needs. More information, advice and assistance will be available Assessment will be simpler depe… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Builders Skips on the Highways
Skip permit - Apply for a permit To deposit a skip/container on the public highway, you need a permit from the local authority. No person or company may deposit a skip/container on the highway without… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Hackney carriage drivers licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with the Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a dut… Content last updated: 26 June 2025
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Private Hire Drivers Licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a duty to… Content last updated: 26 June 2025
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Biodiversity in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Section 6 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 introduced an enhanced biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty (the S6 duty) for public authorities in the exercis… Content last updated: 08 June 2023
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Adult Community Learning (ACL)
The MTCBC Adult Community Learning team offers a wide range of learning opportunities for adults aged 19 and over across the Borough. These opportunities are funded through the Welsh Government’s Adu… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Post 16 College Transport
There is no statutory requirement to provide transport for post 16 learners. However, Merthyr Tydfil offers a discretionary transport service to 16 to 19 year old learners who meet the eligibility cri… Content last updated: 12 September 2025
NEW 3-16 VA Catholic School - Rev H
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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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First Replacement Local Development Plan 2016-2031
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires the Council to monitor and review its Local Development Plan (LDP). Up-to-date LDPs are an essential part of the plan-led planning system under n… Content last updated: 17 June 2024
Guide to Dealing with Bereavement 2020
SPG Note 2 - Planning Obligations
Dysgu Oedolion yn y Gymuned 2015-2016
Appendix A Schedule of Proposed Minor Changes