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Paying for Care
Some of the services provided by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are free – such as information, advice and assessments regarding what help you and your carer may need. However, if you are asses… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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Early Language Development
Supporting children’s language and communication development is a core aim of the Flying Start project. The importance of targeting and identifying children who are having difficulties as early as pos… Content last updated: 07 March 2023
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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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Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE)
All local authorities are legally required to have a group that monitors and advises on religious education. The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) has performed this function i… Content last updated: 19 December 2025
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Private Hire Drivers Licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a duty to… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
MT Carers Strategy 2012 - 2017
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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
Talk about toxic survey results Report
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Planning Advice and Guidance
If you require advice on whether a development requires planning permission, you can contact the Town Planning Division. The Town Planning Division also engages in pre-application discussions with cus… Content last updated: 31 December 2018
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Sustainable development for business
Sustainable tourism is a major growth area for visitors to Merthyr Tydfil, with many people preferring to stay in “Green Accommodation” than in more traditional offerings. If you are a visitor to the… Content last updated: 31 December 2018
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Social Media Community Guidelines
Introduction At Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, we use our social media accounts as an official information and announcement space for those living, working and interested in learning more abou… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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Council Tax Disabled Band Reductions
If you, or someone who lives with you, needs a room, or an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space in your property to meet special needs arising from a permanent disability, you may be entitled to… Content last updated: 20 March 2023
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Parks and Open Spaces Maintenance
All playgrounds throughout the County Borough are inspected by our R.P.I.I qualified Inspector fortnightly. We have a playground fitter who carries out maintenance on a daily basis as directed by the… Content last updated: 13 March 2025
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Residents encouraged to take part in food poverty survey
The County Borough Council is urging Merthyr Tydfil residents and community groups to talk about food-related issues as part of proposals to tackle the cost of living crisis. Specialist consultancy Mi… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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Your opportunity to rent the perfect office space at the Orbit Centre
A rare opportunity has arisen for a business to lease an office space geared to meet all their requirements in Merthyr Tydfil’s premier enterprise hub. The County Borough Council’s centrally located O… Content last updated: 04 April 2023
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Lane closure at Penry Street for emergency works
National Grid currently have a 11,000-volt cable fault on an integral part of a cable network, which serves customers between Merthyr Town and Pentrebach. The cable fault has been located on the junct… Content last updated: 12 April 2024
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Further update on Aberfan Community Centre
Earlier this month we updated you on the progress of our work with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to continue to occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre beyond 1st August… Content last updated: 31 July 2024
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Celebrating Excellence in Tourism at the South East Wales Tourism Awards
The Royal Mint recently played host to the South East Wales Tourism Awards, a celebration of the outstanding contributions made by local tourism businesses. With Merthyr Tydfil at the heart of these a… Content last updated: 02 January 2025