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Pavements obstructions

Obstructions on the Highways. It is an offence to obstruct the free passage of the highway. Obstructions are objects which have been unlawfully placed on or which overhang the highway. Such obstructio… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Economic Development

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: 01 September 2025

Report Benefit Fraud

How can I report benefit fraud? Local Authority benefit fraud:  If you believe someone is committing Council Tax Reduction fraud, and or Housing Benefit fraud, you can report it here, by clicking the… Content last updated: 19 June 2024

Extended consultation on options for 3-16 Voluntary Aided Catholic school

The consultation on the siting of Merthyr Tydfil’s new single all-through 3-16 Voluntary Aided (VA) Catholic school is being extended to give local residents and other stakeholders another chance to c… Content last updated: 20 July 2021

Merthyr Tydfil place names feature in series of podcasts and webinars

Some of Merthyr Tydfil’s best-loved places and landscapes feature in a series of podcasts and webinars produced in an effort to preserve original Welsh place names. Following the success of a public s… Content last updated: 01 August 2022

Cwm Taf Water Supply Strategy: Non-statutory consultation: 10 July – 9 September 2024

At Welsh Water, one of our top priorities is providing our customers with a first class water supply direct to their taps. To ensure we can continue to do this, we now need to invest in new and resili… Content last updated: 11 July 2024

Counselling support offered to Merthyr Tydfil residents

The Exchange have been working alongside Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Merthyr Tydfil for 8… Content last updated: 17 February 2025

Scaffolding and Hoarding

Scaffolding licence - Make an application You cannot erect scaffolding, mobile towers or hydraulic platforms on the public highway without a licence from the Council. Regulation Summary Scaffolding, m… Content last updated: 07 July 2025