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Amend a birth certificate
Can I change the birth record at a later date? Please contact the Register Office who will answer any questions you may have regarding a change of record. Why would I re-register my child? If the nat… Content last updated: 25 January 2021
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Advice for Neighbours and others interested in Empty properties
If you are trying to find out who owns an empty property, details can be obtained from the public register at The Land Registry for Wales or contact 01792 355000. If you would like to buy an empty pro… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Report a flooding or drainage Issue
Flooding can occur for a number of reasons. Different organisations or land owners may be responsible for maintaining the affected drainage system. We are responsible for: Some ordinary watercourses … Content last updated: 14 June 2021
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Signs
Report A Damaged Traffic Sign For further information or to report a defective or missing traffic sign please fill in our roadside problems form. Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Weight limits
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Speed limits
Content last updated: 07 January 2022
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Highways Maintenance
The Section has a responsibility for the control of highways maintenance to ensure the effective repair and maintenance of the existing highway network. Highways Maintenance Officers carry out the rou… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Alcohol Licenced Premises Gaming Machines
Under the Gambling Act 2005 which came into force on the 1st September 2007 and created the following permissions for the use of Gaming Machines in Alcohol Licensed Premises: Notification of up to 2… Content last updated: 03 March 2022
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Parking Permits (Residential, Academic and Season Permits)
The Council have introduced a number of on-street residential permit schemes which are reserved for nearby residential properties. The schemes allow, 24 hours permit parking and enforcement which is t… Content last updated: 12 September 2025
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Governor Support Team
Governor Support - governor.support@merthyr.gov.uk Content last updated: 31 January 2024
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Eligibility and Referrals
Are you eligible? To be eligible to receive support from Inspire2Achieve the following criteria must apply: you must be aged 16-19 You must be NEET – Not in Education, Employment or Training The Ref… Content last updated: 07 March 2024
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Memorial Trees
Memorial trees are a beautiful and lasting way to remember loved ones while enhancing the natural beauty of our community spaces. We welcome donations of memorial trees from the public for planting in… Content last updated: 21 October 2025
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Memorial Benches
Memorial benches offer a meaningful and lasting tribute to loved ones, while also providing comfortable seating for visitors in our community spaces. Your donation helps enhance accessibility and enjo… Content last updated: 21 October 2025
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Lifeline
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Pre-Application Advice
The Council encourages and welcomes applicants and developers to engage in pre-application discussions at the earliest opportunity in the development process. The benefits of obtaining such advice ca… Content last updated: 27 November 2025
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Pet Shop licence
Any person who runs a pet shop needs to be licensed under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021. This includes sales of animals from shops, domestic p… Content last updated: 16 January 2026