Advice Booklet
Welsh Language Strategy 2022-2027
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Legal Requirements for Commercial Waste Collections
Duty of Care The duty of care regulations as set out in s.34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 affect ALL businesses. The regulations impose a legal duty on businesses to take all reasonable s… Content last updated: 03 January 2024
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Town Centre Regeneration
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council have been awarded over £25 million investment to transform Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre. Funded through a number of funding sources including the Heads of the Vall… Content last updated: 18 April 2024
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Parks and open spaces information and advice
Cyfarthfa Park Cyfarthfa Park is situated in 160 acres of parkland with formal gardens, a lake, children’s play areas, and a model railway. Cyfarthfa Park is a great day out, set on the edge of the pi… Content last updated: 16 January 2025
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Illegal eviction and harassment
Private landlords sometimes put great pressure on tenants to leave their properties, or they may even use physical force. However, most residential occupiers have legal rights to protect them against… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Light nuisances and light pollution
What Is Light Nuisance? Section 102 of the Clean Neighbourhoods Act 2005 amended the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to include a new form of legal nuisance namely "artificial light emitted from pre… Content last updated: 17 May 2022
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Cyfarthfa celebrates 200 years with £4.5million boost
As Merthyr Tydfil’s Cyfarthfa Castle marks its 200th birthday, there’s another reason to celebrate - the iconic Cyfarthfa Heritage Area is to receive £4.5million to undertake urgent conservation works… Content last updated: 04 July 2025
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Who are we? And what do we do?
Who are we? And what do we do? The Compass Community Hub is located in the Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil and is funded by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. The Hub provides learning and support to… Content last updated: 23 May 2024
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European Funding
The European & External Funding Team provide a range of support and guidance to all projects funded in the local area through the Convergence Programme 2007-2013. Acting as Specialist European Tea… Content last updated: 29 August 2019
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Conservation Areas
A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, which the Council has identified worth protecting. Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Ac… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Employability Partnership
The Employability Partnership is co-ordinated within the Adult & Families Social Regeneration Department and it’s aim is to assist local people to engage in activities that benefit their health an… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Welsh in Education Strategic Plan
Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 Merthyr Tydfil Council’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan 2022-2032 should be considered within the context of the Welsh Government’s wider strategy fo… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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Welsh Medium Early Years - getting it right from the start - 0-4 years old
Thinking of Welsh- medium education for your child? You will receive a warm welcome on the journey! Pregnancy to 6 months During pregnancy, research tells us that babies can hear voices and music. So… Content last updated: 19 June 2025
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From classrooms to libraries, Merthyr Tydfil goes greener
How investment in LED lighting, solar power and upgraded controls is making a difference for staff, students and visitors. Change begins with people. It’s in the nurseries where children take their fi… Content last updated: 02 October 2025
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Cyfarthfa Castle launches bicentenary celebrations
In 2025, Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales is celebrating its bicentenary. Built in 1825 as a majestic family home for the Ironmaster William Crawshay II, Cyfarthfa Castle is the jewel in the… Content last updated: 13 January 2026
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Explosives Storage Licence
You will need a licence from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council if you want to store explosives including fireworks up to 2,000 kg net explosive content (NEC) of adult fireworks. If you want to sto… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
MerthyrTydfilHeritageStrategy
Consultation Report.pdf
14. MTCBC Local Housing Market Assessment 2014.pdf