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Composting
You can buy a 220 litre Compost bin at a subsidised price of £15.32. To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your was… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Advice for Neighbours and others interested in Empty properties
If you are trying to find out who owns an empty property, details can be obtained from the public register at The Land Registry for Wales or contact 01792 355000. If you would like to buy an empty pro… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Repair
Don’t throw your broken items away, get them repaired! Everything we buy will eventually break or wear out. And when it happens, we too often get rid of the broken or old item. It produces a lot of un… Content last updated: 24 December 2021
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WARNING: Fake Labubu dolls could put children at risk
Merthyr Tydfil Trading Standards is urging parents and carers to be cautious of counterfeit Labubu dolls being sold online and in local shops. These fakes may: Lack safety testing Contain small parts… Content last updated: 01 August 2025
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Food safety inspections
The maintenance of safe foodstuffs to the consumer from the many hundreds of retail, catering and manufacturing outlets within the borough is a vital ingredient. The authority holds a register of all… Content last updated: 27 June 2025
Free School Meals Leaflet
Workshop Group Discussion
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Irishman Declan elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
An Irishmen who ‘fell in love’ with Merthyr Tydfil on a visit 21 years ago has been elected Mayor of the county borough for the municipal year 2022-23. Cllr Declan Sammon, who lives in Dowlais and has… Content last updated: 27 May 2022
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Operation Santa 2023
The purpose of the appeal is to enable members of the public to buy presents for children who are likely, otherwise to miss out at Christmas time. Without the support of our residents, these children… Content last updated: 12 October 2023
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Real Nappies
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to encouraging residents to reduce their waste, to help to protect the environment and to offer information and services that benefit residents. That… Content last updated: 15 April 2025
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Hear ye, hear ye — Victorian extravaganza comes to Merthyr Tydfil town centre
Visitors and residents of Merthyr Tydfil can step back in time this month, as the town centre hosts a one-day Victorian takeover — for the whole family to enjoy. Running from 11am – 3pm on Thursday,… Content last updated: 08 December 2022
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The Big Sparkle Fireworks Display is back for 2023!
The Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfa… Content last updated: 18 October 2023
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Home Care
Maintaining your Independence Home care services could help you with support in your own home with tasks such as support with personal care, which includes washing and dressing. Home care can provide… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
Bats and the Law
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The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!
South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023