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Education Other Than at School
Special tuition is available to provide short-term education for pupils unable, by reason of their medical, psychiatric, psychological or behavioural issues, to attend school. Continuity of education… Content last updated: 10 June 2025
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Request a Permanent Road Closure
A permanent road closure can be processed under two acts of Parliament: The Highways Act 1980 The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 Highway being unnecessary Under Section 116 of The Highways Act 1… Content last updated: 19 January 2022
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Bulky Waste Collection
Our bulky item collection service is available for items that you are unable to recycle or dispose of in your wheelie bin. Reuse - we are now working in partnership with Wastesavers to reuse as many i… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Request a Pest Control Treatment
The eradication of insects and rodents which are transmitters of disease is a very significant part of the Local Authority's service to the community. Rats and mice, cockroaches, fleas and wasps are a… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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Reusable Green Garden Waste Sack
Garden waste can still be taken to the HRCs at Dowlais and Aberfan year-round. Your seasonal garden collection is usually on the opposite week, but same day as your wheeled bin collection, however, t… Content last updated: 23 September 2024
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View our Public and Legal Notices
The Council frequently issues Public Notices covering a wide range of topics. The legal requirements for Public Notices vary according to the legislation in question. The Council publishes notices on… Content last updated: 24 April 2025
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Accessibility
This website is run by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: change colours, contras… Content last updated: 15 November 2024
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Managing your debts and budgeting
If you are having difficulties with your finances and need advice around budgeting there are several places to get support and advice from. For local support contact Citizens Advice who can provide yo… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Open Government Licence (OGL)
You may use and re-use the information featured on this website (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium under the terms of the Open Government Licence (OGL). The OGL is a simple s… Content last updated: 25 January 2022
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How to order recycling, food, and garden waste containers
Wheeled Bin Charges From 1st April 2025 there will be a £18.72 administration and delivery charge for any new and replacement wheeled bins. All residents, whether new or existing householders will hav… Content last updated: 29 April 2025
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Business
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LDP Examination Library
Examination Documents Documents and correspondence prepared and/or submitted in relation to the examination of the submitted plan: ED001 - Local Development Plan Examinations – Procedure Guidance (Pin… Content last updated: 18 April 2023
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Kerbside household battery collections
You can now recycle used household batteries at the kerbside as part of your weekly recycling scheme in small purple battery recycling bags provided by the Council. Purple bags can be collected from l… Content last updated: 24 December 2021
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Apply for a Temporary Road Closure
Temporary road closures can be arranged for special events and for highway improvements. Special Events Temporary road closures can be arranged for special events such as national celebrations and ill… Content last updated: 05 August 2024
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Inspire 2 Achieve 16-19
Inspire 2 Achieve (I2A) Programme Are you aged 16-19yrs and currently unemployed? We support anyone between these ages who are looking for support into employment or training opportunities. Are you 1… Content last updated: 06 March 2024
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Brexit Information
Alongside our regional partners, the Welsh Government and the UK Government, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been preparing for Britain to leave the European Union on January 31, 2020. We ar… Content last updated: 30 March 2023
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Gas pipeline emergencies
SMELL GAS? - Ring 0800 111 999 The Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 task local authorities with the production of emergency plans or the modification of existing plans, to cover certain Major Accident… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Could your community group help EU citizens?
We Are Digital is looking for delivery partners across the UK to digitally assist EU citizens and their family members who will require face-to-face support in a local centre to make their application… Content last updated: 25 January 2022