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Housing
The Housing Solutions Service provides both face to face and telephone advice. The Civic Centre is open between the times of 08:30am to 5.00pm (4:30pm on Fridays) by prior appointment only. Phone l… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Housing Complaints
Housing Conditions The Environmental Protection and Housing Enforcement team are responsible for providing the Council’s services in the areas of: Hazards in private domestic property; Disrepair to p… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Housing Support Grant
Housing Support Programme Background The Supporting People Programme was established in 2003 following transitional housing benefit. The Supporting People Programme commissioned Housing Related Suppor… Content last updated: 06 February 2025
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Relaunch of SETS grants to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has relaunched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterpr… Content last updated: 13 May 2022
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Grants and Funding for Businesses
Information on Grants and Funding available to assist Businesses. Content last updated: 26 November 2019
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Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
How much will I get? The amount of Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance rate you receive is based on the number of bedrooms your household needs. One bedroom is counted for: each adult or adult c… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
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Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)
If you are getting Housing Benefit but are still finding it hard to pay your rent, you may be able to get extra help by applying for a Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs). If you are no longer claim… Content last updated: 04 June 2024
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New grants available to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has launched a grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterprise,… Content last updated: 06 October 2021
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Housing Benefit Appeals
Late appeals If you are outside the one month time limit you can make a late request for an appeal. The maximum time limit for a late appeal is 13 months from the date of the decision. When asking for… Content last updated: 04 June 2024
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Housing Benefit
Housing Benefit provides help with paying rent if you are on a low income. Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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Other Grants and Investment
The Sustainable Communities for Learning team work cooperatively with other departments, agencies, and Welsh Government funding streams to obtain grants for school investment. Schools which will benef… Content last updated: 27 September 2024
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Benefits and Grants
Get help from the Council and other organisations. Content last updated: 30 March 2022
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Shared Prosperity Fund grants for businesses, sports clubs and community groups opens
Merthyr Tydfil’s businesses, social enterprises, community groups and sports clubs will soon be able to apply for up to £20,000 grant funding. Applications to the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fun… Content last updated: 15 June 2023
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Local Housing Market Assessment
The Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) for Merthyr Tydfil is a comprehensive analysis of the area's housing market. Its primary purpose is to inform local authorities and policymakers about curren… Content last updated: 24 July 2024
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How to claim Housing Benefit
If you are already receiving Housing Benefit and/or Council Tax Reduction and need to advise us of a change in your circumstances. To find out what types of change you need to tell about and to report… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
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Apply for Social Housing
If you’re interested in renting a Community (social) housing property or are already renting from a Community (Social) housing landlord and need a different property, you can apply to join our housing… Content last updated: 10 February 2025
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‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ win at Welsh Housing Awards 2023
We’re delighted to announce that Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, in partnership with Merthyr Valleys Homes, has won the ‘Excellence in Housing Innovation’ at the Welsh Housing Awards 2023 for o… Content last updated: 08 December 2023