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Maintenance - structural surveys

Mechanised Condition Inspections SCANNER and SCRIM surveys are carried out on the County Borough highways. These structural surveys are carried out on behalf of the Authority by specialist contractors… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Gambling Premises licence

The Gambling Act 2005 came into force on 1st September 2007 and replaced most of the existing Gambling law in Great Britain. The Act aimed to put in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of… Content last updated: 10 February 2022

Countryside Surveys

Wildlife Surveys, Mitigation & Compensation There is a lot of information held on protected sites and wildlife but it does not cover all areas and may not be up to date. In most cases there will b… Content last updated: 28 June 2023

Mid Term Admissions or Transfers

A mid-term admission or transfer is where a parent and / or child wished to move from one school to another, outside of the usual admission rounds. A request to change schools most commonly takes plac… Content last updated: 29 July 2025

Bulky Rubble collection

Our bulky rubble service is now available for large quantities of rubble generated from households that are carrying out minor home improvements. Rubble will be collected kerbside in tonne sacks provi… Content last updated: 31 March 2026

Mobile food vehicles

Mobile Food Vehicles must be registered with the authority in the same way as other food premises. This is free and must be done 28 days before trade commences. The local authority that you must reg… Content last updated: 29 October 2019

Freedom of Information request

If you cannot locate the information you seek within our disclosure log please feel free to submit a request directly to the Council. A request must be made in writing and addressed directly to the Co… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Planning Committee

Accountability: To Full Council Role purpose and activity: Understanding the nature of the Planning committee and quasi-judicial decision making To be aware of the quasi-judicial nature of Planning… Content last updated: 08 August 2025

Infectious diseases

There are a number of small and individual cases of food and water borne illnesses in the borough each year that are reported by local doctors, the general hospital and the general public. Each of the… Content last updated: 24 March 2022

Ensure your pet is boarded with a licensed operator

The Council’s Licensing Department is urging Merthyr Tydfil residents to ensure that they use only licensed animal boarders to look after their pets. Anyone providing accommodation for other people’s… Content last updated: 19 January 2023

Transformation of local park wins Pro Landscaper award

Nature’s Gift Garden, a project to transform a disused tennis court in Troedyrhiw Park, has recently won the Pro Landscaper Community Green Space Under £50,000 award. The area was identified as a well… Content last updated: 28 November 2023

Shared Prosperity Fund invests £27m in Merthyr Tydfil

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) provides local authorities with funding for communities, places, businesses, people and skills. In Merthyr Tydfil this has amounted to a huge £27m investment. Co… Content last updated: 17 September 2024

Snow clearance

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, as Highway Authority, is responsible for precautionary salting and snow clearance from the maintainable highways within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough area. T… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

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

Merthyr Tydfil Schools Shine at SEREN Debate Competition

Four secondary schools from across Merthyr Tydfil came together recently for a dynamic, full day SEREN debate competition that showcased the confidence, intellect, and teamwork of local pupils. The SE… Content last updated: 10 March 2026

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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