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High Sheriff Awards panel
DO YOU KNOW A YOUNG PERSON OR GROUP WHO DESERVES TO BE RECOGNISED FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS? The High Sheriff Awards panel would like to reward young people in Mid Glamorgan who have made outstand… Content last updated: 08 July 2021
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Council purchases St Tydfil Shopping Centre
Merthyr Tydfil’s indoor shopping centre has been purchased by the County Borough Council with the intention of it playing a major role in the authority’s 15-year town centre ‘Masterplan’. Built in 197… Content last updated: 21 December 2021
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Work to start on Neighbourhood Learning Centre’s innovative makeover
Work is about to begin on transforming the Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos into an innovative training and accommodation centre for the county borough’s young residents. The building… Content last updated: 03 February 2022
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Come and try something new at the Compass Community Hub!
Merthyr Tydfil residents looking to train for new career outlets, upskill or simply take up a new hobby or activity are being invited to attend an open day next Thursday (23 March). The Compass Commun… Content last updated: 16 March 2023
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Illegal ‘taxis’ still on the roads
The Council’s Licensing Department is receiving information that unlicensed drivers are continuing to operate illegal ‘taxis’ across Merthyr Tydfil. All licensed drivers and vehicles are assessed by t… Content last updated: 22 June 2023
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Update: Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil
We have been advised by Allelys, the haulage company responsible for transporting the abnormal load vehicle, that the second of the transportations are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 February 2… Content last updated: 14 February 2024
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Carers Week returns with new theme for 2024
This year, the carers week theme is ‘Putting carers on the map’ and runs from 10 – 16 June. It is a UK wide campaign that supports unpaid carers by raising awareness of them in their local communities… Content last updated: 10 June 2024
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It's Recycle Week 2025!
Did you know you can now recycle 12 different materials at the kerbside every week? Plastic bottles, tubs and trays – blue bag Metal food and drink cans – blue bag Aluminium foil – blue bag Tetrapak… Content last updated: 22 September 2025
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Apply for a Van or Trailer Permit
The permit scheme is intended to stop the illegal or unfair use of HRCs for the disposal of waste. Who can apply for a Van or Trailer Permit? Any resident of Merthyr County Borough can apply. When do… Content last updated: 13 March 2024
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School Essentials Grant (clothing grant)
The Welsh Government School Essentials Grant helps eligible pupils acquire School uniform, equipment, sports kit, and kit for activities outside of school for your child. The scheme is targeted specif… Content last updated: 04 June 2025
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Universal Primary FREE School Meals
Welsh Government aims to provide every child in primary school in Wales with a free school meal by September 2024, regardless of household income. From February 19th 2024, UPFSM (Universal Primary Fre… Content last updated: 15 February 2024
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Business Rates online
Register for an Account To register for this service, you will need: Your Account reference number The Property Postcode A valid email address Contact telephone number Register or Login Setup a Dire… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School
Project Description: Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School is currently operating across four separate sites - St Aloysius Campus, St Illtyd's Campus, St Mary's Campus, and Bishop Hedley Campus.… Content last updated: 06 November 2025
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Register to Vote
Moving Home If you move home you will need to register to vote at your new address. Adding your name to the annual canvass form does not automatically entitle you to vote. Your old registration or pos… Content last updated: 17 March 2026
SPG 4 - Sustainable Design Chapter 7
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Street and Property Naming and Numbering
The naming and numbering of all new developments, individual properties, industrial units and streets are dealt with by the Highways Department. There is a charge for this service and all the relevant… Content last updated: 01 April 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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Drug treatment and testing orders
This order only applies to those young people who committed an offence before 30 November 2009. It has been replaced by, and is now part of, the Youth Rehabilitation Order. When is it appropriate? A D… Content last updated: 11 September 2020
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Councillor Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct ensures that all councillors observe the highest standards of behaviours when carrying out their duties. Section 19 - Merthyr Tydfil Constitution The council’s Standards Committee… Content last updated: 09 December 2024
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2021 Academy of Success
Help us to recognise the achievements of young people and projects in Merthyr Tydfil at the 2021 Academy of Success Active Citizen Participation Awards. The fourth annual ceremony will look a little d… Content last updated: 09 July 2021