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Report a Grounds Maintenance Issue
Thank you for reporting a grounds maintenance issue. What happens next? We’ve sent your report to our Grounds Maintenance Team and an officer will aim to visit the area and investigate within 10 work… Content last updated: 20 June 2024
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Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme
The Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme (SCL), formerly known as the 21st Century Schools Programme is a long-term building investment programme funded by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Coun… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Consultation to Formalise Foundation Learning ASD LRB at Dowlais Primary School and Complex ASD LRB a Cyfarthfa High School
This report provides the outcome of the statutory consultation for the formalisation of a Foundation Learning ASD LRB at Dowlais Primary School and a Ket Stage 3 / 4 Complex ASD LRB at Cyfarthfa High… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Report a flooding or drainage Issue
Flooding can occur for a number of reasons. Different organisations or land owners may be responsible for maintaining the affected drainage system. We are responsible for: Some ordinary watercourses … Content last updated: 14 June 2021
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Sarah King
Director of Governance & Resources As the Director of Governance & Resources, Sarah’s remit includes leading services such as: Legal Policy & Performance People Services and Transformati… Content last updated: 12 March 2025
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Street Cleansing - General Enquiries
Please use the form below to submit any general enquiries or miscellaneous requests to the Street Cleansing department that are not covered by other forms. We aim to respond within 5 working days. You… Content last updated: 23 October 2025
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Howfields & Haystack Cafe: Temporary Closure
As of Friday 31 October, Howfields Hotel & Haystacks Cafe in Merthyr Tydfil town centre will be closed temporarily while essential works take place to the building.We will share the re-opening dat… Content last updated: 04 November 2025
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Designated Vehicle List
January 2026 Designated for the purposes of Section 165 Equality Act 2010 Please note: Plate numbers with HC prefix indicate that the vehicle is a Hackney Carriage vehicle, plate numbers with a PV pre… Content last updated: 26 January 2026
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Lisa Curtis-Jones
Director of Social Services As the Statutory Director for Social Services Lisa’s remit includes leading services such as: Adult Services Children's Services Safeguarding Content last updated: 14 May 2026
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Ryan Morgan
Director of Education As the Director of Education, Ryan’s remit includes leading services such as: ALN & Inclusion Community Focused Schools Culture School Improvement & Wellbeing School Pl… Content last updated: 15 May 2026
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Reception primary school admissions
Before you apply: Check your School catchment area You can apply for up to 3 different schools. You must rank the schools in order of preference. The first school should be the one you would most li… Content last updated: 02 June 2026
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Textiles
You can now put unwanted clothing and textiles out for recycling on the same day as your recycling. Place the clean, dry clothing, textiles and shoes into a carrier bag or white bag alongside your oth… Content last updated: 03 June 2026
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Explosives Storage Licence
You will need a licence from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council if you want to store explosives including fireworks up to 2,000 kg net explosive content (NEC) of adult fireworks. If you want to sto… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Petroleum storage certificates
The safe storage of petrol is covered by legislation to help prevent fire and explosion which can occur if there is a source of ignition nearby. You will need to apply for a petroleum storage certific… Content last updated: 14 May 2026
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General Legal Advice
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Councils Legal Department advises in-house Departments only. The Council is unable to provide the public with any form of legal advice. Where can I seek legal advice? Pri… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Energy Efficiency Advice and Assessment
SAP and SBEM SAP is the governments Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) for energy relating of dwellings. SAP 2005 is adopted as part of the UK national methodology for calculation of the energy perfo… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Social Enterprises
Social Enterprises are businesses that trade to tackle social problems, improve communities, people’s life chances, or the environment. Like any business, social enterprises aim to generate surpluses… Content last updated: 13 June 2019
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Tourist Direction signs
The 'white on brown' tourist type signs have been in use for many years and are recognised both nationally and internationally. These signs are intended to direct (rather than attract) visitors. The s… Content last updated: 18 October 2023
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The Importance of Play
To achieve a play friendly society that offers a wide range of play and recreational opportunities, it is necessary for all partners within the community to work together for this purpose. MTCBC ackno… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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Extra Care
Extra Care offers an additional housing option for people over 50 who are struggling to manage at home. Ty Cwm, situated in Twynyrodyn, is a bespoke and modern scheme that provides 24 hour support for… Content last updated: 04 January 2023