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Cookies
When you use the MTCBC Website MTCBC will store cookies on your computer in order to facilitate and customise your use of our Website. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by… Content last updated: 26 January 2022
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Publication Scheme
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 requires all public authorities to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme. The purpose of a Publication Scheme is to ensure that authorities make as much informati… Content last updated: 28 May 2025
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Council Tax Exemptions
Should your property be exempt from paying Council Tax? Some properties are exempt from Council Tax. There are time limits for how long some of the exemptions can be allowed. If you think your propert… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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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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It's Recycling Week 2024!
Did you know you can now recycle 12 different materials at the kerbside every week? Plastic bottles, tubs and trays – blue bag Metal food and drink cans – blue bag Aluminium foil – blue bag T… Content last updated: 06 November 2024
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Public Electric Vehicle Charging
Where are our current electric vehicle charging points? Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have facilitated installation of charging points at the following locations: Car Park Postcode 22kw 7k… Content last updated: 24 April 2025
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Doing nothing is no longer an option
If you own an empty you must keep the land around it in good condition. Keeping a property maintained and in a good condition, making it appear occupied will help to deter criminals and anti-social be… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Adult Carers
Carers have a very important part to play in looking after people who are ill, frail or have a disability thus enabling them to live at home. People from all walks of life and backgrounds are carers -… Content last updated: 07 October 2025
Merthyr Tydfil HSP Strategy Needs Assessment
Merthyr Tydfil Nature Recovery Action Plan 2019-2024
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Poisons licence
Registration The retailing of poisons is controlled by the Poisons Act 1972. The Poisons List Order 1982 contains a list of poisons covered by the Poisons Act. Part I of this list contains poisons tha… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Complaints Procedure, Comments and Customer Feedback
Making a Comment In order for us to maintain or improve the quality of our services, and, to assist in the planning of new services, we would value your compliments or comments. Fill in a Comment form… Content last updated: 14 February 2025
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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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Free* reusable plastic-free period products available to collect locally!
Love your period, Love your planet! Following MTCBCs successful Love your Period, Love your planet! campaign in March 2023 that encouraged residents to switch from disposable to reusable period produc… Content last updated: 20 December 2024
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Noise complaints
Noise Complaints Sound is an everyday part of our lives and can arise from a wide range of sources or activities including speech, music, equipment, animals, etc. On occasions it can cause annoyance a… Content last updated: 07 June 2021
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Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter
What is the Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter (THI)? The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is an historic building improvements grant scheme under the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) programme. Its main obj… Content last updated: 24 January 2022
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The role of a Councillor
There are 30 local Councillors and 11 Electoral Wards in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Local Councillors are elected at Local Government Elections and they support the needs of people livin… Content last updated: 12 November 2024
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Council asks for support in finalising ‘Economic Vision’
Merthyr Tydfil businesses and residents are being asked to help the Council finalise its ambitious 15-year plan to unlock the county borough’s ‘great economic potential’. A consultation carried out ea… Content last updated: 28 September 2021
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YMCA to become ‘high quality commercial space in a uniquely historic setting’
The landmark former YMCA building is set to undergo a transformation into ‘an inspirational hub for economic and social activity in the heart of Merthyr Tydfil’. The Grade II Listed building, which ha… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil named among UK’s top 10 Easter break 2022 destinations
Merthyr Tydfil’s tourism sector is bouncing back from the pandemic after being named one of the top 10 trending UK destinations this Easter for Airbnb stays. The online marketplace for homestays and h… Content last updated: 09 April 2022