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Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae returns to Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is excited to announce the return of the much-loved annual Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 12 October 2024, from 10am to 4pm at Penderyn Square.… Content last updated: 25 September 2024
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Five Essential Ways to Protect Yourself from Rogue Traders
Rogue traders use pushy tactics to make you agree to work. Protect yourself with these simple steps: Verify Their Identity – Ask for ID, check online reviews, and verify their credentials with offici… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026
Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, taking over from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor John Thomas, as Fi… Content last updated: 15 May 2025
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Breastfeeding Friendly Venues officially recognised in Merthyr Tydfil
We are thrilled to announce that the Integrated Children’s Centre, Gurnos Community Centre, and Treharris Flying Start Buildings have officially been designated as Breastfeeding Friendly Venues! Breas… Content last updated: 12 June 2025
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Marriage - arrangement and ceremonies
I want to get married - what do I do first?A civil marriage ceremony can take place in any register office in England or Wales or at any venue that has been approved to hold a civil marriage. From 29t… Content last updated: 29 May 2025
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Scaffolding and Hoarding
Scaffolding licence - Make an application You cannot erect scaffolding, mobile towers or hydraulic platforms on the public highway without a licence from the Council. Regulation Summary Scaffolding, m… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Street Collections Licence
Any person who intends to either collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in any street (which includes any highway, public bridge, road, lane, footpath, square,… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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School admission appeals
Every school in Merthyr Tydfil has an admission number which is set by reference to the school’s capacity to accommodate pupils. The following information relates to admission arrangements for communi… Content last updated: 29 July 2025
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Initial Response and Reablement Service
The Initial Response and Reablement Service work with people to maximise their wellbeing and improve independence levels in daily activities following deterioration in abilities. The aim is to support… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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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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Physical Disabilities
Physical Impairment Supporting the independence of adults and children with physical disabilities, we work in partnership with other organisations to provide a range of services to support adults with… Content last updated: 30 January 2023
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Youth Forum, Youth Cabinet & Youth Mayor
The Young People’s Participation service ensures that young people are provided with the opportunity to influence and shape the services that affect them in line with the United Nation Convention on t… Content last updated: 17 October 2025
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'Now Is A Good Time' Campaign calls for more people to adopt
This National Adoption Week (October 20 to 26), the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more Welsh people to consider adoption when planning their families as part of its ‘Now Is a Good Time… Content last updated: 20 October 2025
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What If I Don’t Agree?
If you don’t agree with a decision made by the school, ask to speak to the class teacher, Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO) or the Headteacher, so they can discuss this with you. Some thin… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil’s new Indoor Market opens its doors for Christmas trade
Merthyr Tydfil’s eagerly awaited new Indoor Market will open its doors this Saturday, 13th December, just in time for the Christmas trade! The new market, located in St Tydfil Shopping Centre, will se… Content last updated: 10 December 2025
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Secondary school admissions
Before you apply: Check your school catchment area You can apply for up to 3 different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most li… Content last updated: 05 January 2026
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Street Cafe Licence
Permissions to place tables and chairs on the highway are granted under Part VIIA of the Highways Act 1980. In Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre the scheme has been introduced to encourage the provision of a… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 20 January 2026