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Bulky Waste Collection
Our bulky item collection service is available for items that you are unable to recycle or dispose of in your wheelie bin. Reuse - we are now working in partnership with Wastesavers to reuse as many i… Content last updated: 31 March 2026
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Houses in Multiple Occupation Licence
The Housing Act 2004 places a duty on local authorities in Wales to licence houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). This is known as mandatory licensing. Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupa… Content last updated: 24 May 2024
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Rights of Way
Public rights of way are open to everyone. They can be roads, paths or tracks, and can run through towns, countryside or private property. You have the right to walk along them. Some rights of way are… Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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Drug treatment and testing orders
This order only applies to those young people who committed an offence before 30 November 2009. It has been replaced by, and is now part of, the Youth Rehabilitation Order. When is it appropriate? A D… Content last updated: 11 September 2020
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Road closed overnight for resurfacing work
Lower Court Street will be closed overnight next weekend for work to complete the new pedestrian crossing between High Street car park and the ‘fountain shops’. The temporary closure will take place b… Content last updated: 28 March 2022
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Voting by Proxy
If you cannot vote in person you can ask someone to vote for you. This is called a proxy vote. Who can vote by proxy? Proxy votes are available to anyone who is registered to vote. You can only appl… Content last updated: 07 February 2024
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Sensory Impairment
Services For People With Sensory Impairments (Adults and Children) If you are having difficulties due to sensory problems, the Directorate, together with other organisations, may be able to help. We… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Appeals
What if i want to Appeal a decision by the SAB? We believe that a negotiated solution is best when dealing with disputes around SAB decisions. However a formal mechanism for appealing a SAB decision … Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE
Here at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we take abuse or aggression that's directed towards our staff by members of the public extremely seriously, whether it's face-to face, over the telephone… Content last updated: 30 September 2025
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Mental Health
Mental Health Services is part of the social care element of social services. This section is aimed at providing you with general information about Mental Health Services, information on how people c… Content last updated: 07 October 2025
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Fraud Prevention
This page provides information on how to report suspected fraud committed within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council region. Fraud can disrupt the delivery and quality of services and threaten t… Content last updated: 11 November 2025
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Avoid a costly error this Christmas
Nobody wants a ruined Christmas. The following advice from Road Safety Wales will help you to avoid buying a gift which could be seized by the Police and result in a fine and penalty points for the us… Content last updated: 19 November 2025
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CONTACT Community Newspaper
CONTACT Newspaper is our way of keeping you, our residents, informed about what's happening across Merthyr Tydfil. From events to Regeneration projects, recycling information to education news, each… Content last updated: 03 December 2025
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Storm Goretti: Important information and updates
This page will be updated with important information and updates during Storm Goretti. The below information is provided with the most recent first: Friday 9th January 2026: 7:30am: Bydd ein Canolf… Content last updated: 09 January 2026
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Riding Establishment licence
Where horses are kept for hire for riding or for the purpose of being used, in return for payment, or instruction in riding, then that establishment will need a licence under the Riding Establishments… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Self Catering Properties
From 1 April 2023 in Wales, a self- catering property is classified as non-domestic and liable for business rates, if the Valuation office Agency is satisfied that: it will be available for letting… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
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Request a Clinical Waste Collection
Please note: Requests must be made by 4.30 pm on Thursday for delivery the following day. If your request is received after 4.30 pm on Thursday it will be added to the following week’s delivery. Sharp… Content last updated: 07 April 2026
Deferred Payments for Property Owners 2024