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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

Freedom of Information Act Advice

Freedom of Information Act 2000 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to openness in its operations. To this end, it is working to make as much information as possible accessible to the p… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Emergency Plan

An emergency is defined as an event or situation that threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the UK, the environment of a place in the UK, or war or terrorism that threatens serious d… Content last updated: 21 February 2025

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

Council Tax Exemptions

Should your property be exempt from paying Council Tax? Some properties are exempt from Council Tax. There are time limits for how long some of the exemptions can be allowed. If you think your propert… Content last updated: 25 February 2025

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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