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Natural Heritage Areas
Natural Heritage The County Borough benefits from a rich and distinctive natural heritage which includes highly valued landscapes and biodiversity sites. The landscape of the countryside is primarily… Content last updated: 16 March 2022
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Different Types of Elections
There are different types of election in the UK, and referendums can also be called as a way of asking the public a question. As a poll approaches you will be provided with information on the electio… Content last updated: 17 March 2026
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About The Current Mayor
Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026 Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, tak… Content last updated: 19 March 2026
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Replacement Local Development Plan 2016-2031
Information about the Replacement Local Development Plan 2016-2031. Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Bins and Recycling
The seasonal kerbside garden waste collections service will end on Friday 28 November 2025 and resume on Monday 30 March 2026. Green garden waste is accepted at the Household Recycling Centres (HRCs)… Content last updated: 24 February 2026
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Musical Extravaganza
The High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan’s Musical Extravaganza event is being organised across the counties of Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf & Bridgend. The Extravaganza is being arranged to show-ca… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Equipment, Aids and Adaptations
Community Occupational Therapy What is Community Occupational Therapy? Our Occupational Therapy Service works with people of all ages who have been assessed as being eligible for Care & Support. T… Content last updated: 15 June 2023
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Direct Payments
Direct Payments are a way of arranging your own care services by receiving a regular cash payment instead of having services arranged or provided by the Local Authority. Direct Payments are designed t… Content last updated: 19 April 2023
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Weekly Playing Field Report
Field Name Week Ending Status Legion Football 19/04/26 ON ICI Football 19/04/26 ON Oval 1 19/04/26 ON Moodies 19/04/26 ON vaynor Rugby Vaynor Mini Rugby Black Patch Rugby … Content last updated: 17 April 2026
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Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)
PSPOs introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 allow the Council and its partners to deal with a particular nuisance in a particular area that is having a detrimental effec… Content last updated: 31 July 2025
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Apply for an Older Person's Bus Pass
Transport for Wales is reissuing new cards across Wales on behalf of Welsh Government and local councils. Applications need to be made directly to Transport for Wales. Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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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: 29 September 2025
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Begin the Bilingual Journey
Whatever language you speak at home, Welsh-medium education can give children additional skills and more opportunities for the future. So even if you don't speak Welsh yourself, why not consider Welsh… Content last updated: 18 June 2025
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Estates Management
The Estates Team deal with a wide range of estate management matters including: Asset Management planning Acquisition and Disposal of Land and Buildings St Tydfils Shopping Centre Community Asset Tra… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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Managing personal financial affairs
If you feel that you are unable to manage your own financial affairs or you know of an individual that requires support, we may be able to assist. The department may be able to assist in either of the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Advice
As of 25th May 2018 the Data Protection Act will be replaced by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). The GDPR applies to ‘personal data’ meaning any information relating to an identifiable… Content last updated: 06 June 2019
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Overhanging vegetation, trees or hedges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for trees and hedges growing on the adopted highway verges. However in almost all cases, the boundary hedges and trees that are next to roads are t… Content last updated: 02 July 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil Borough Wide Youth Forum (MTBWYF)
Winners of the High Sheriff’s Award Young people from across Mid Glamorgan, attended the recent High Sheriff’s Award presentation evening. The ceremony took place on March 22nd, 2018, at Ortho Clinic… Content last updated: 29 April 2022
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Bus Operators, Bus Stops and Shelters
The main operator of public transport in Merthyr Tydfil is Stagecoach. The company operate local services as well as services out of the County Borough such as Abergavenny, Newtown and Cardiff. A41054… Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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Junior Road Safety Officer Scheme
Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO) are a huge help to the local Road Safety Officer It is the job of the JRSO to help promote road safety issues within the school and local community. Being a JRSO is… Content last updated: 28 October 2022