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Pre-nursery and nursery 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 lik… Content last updated: 01 April 2025

New River Taff footbridge ready for installation

A new footbridge over the River Taff linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar and the town centre is en route from its construction site in Shropshire. Manufactured by Beaver Bridges, the structure w… Content last updated: 09 March 2023

Apply for Free School Meals

If you live in Merthyr Tydfil and receive any of the following, you can claim free school meals for your school-aged child: Income Support Income Based Jobseeker's Allowance Support under Part VI of… Content last updated: 12 September 2024

Green light for Active Travel improvements

The Council is about to commence work on a series of walking and cycling improvement projects as part of its Welsh Government-funded Active Travel programme. Monday 15 November will see the start of w… Content last updated: 09 November 2021

Proposals to improve Rhydycar footbridge

As part of its Active Travel programme, the Council is considering plans to improve the footbridge linking Merthyr Leisure Village, Rhydycar to the town centre. The current footbridge is a well-used r… Content last updated: 13 January 2022

Tesco roundabout traffic improvements imminent

Work will begin on 14 March on traffic improvements at the Tesco roundabout to make crossing the road safer for pedestrians - the final set of current roadworks in the Council’s Active Travel plan. Th… Content last updated: 11 March 2022

Nant Morlais Sinkhole update 5.12.24

Due to the current weather conditions, the water level within the culvert has risen and Welsh Water have had to pause their works for a crane to be moved onsite to carry out the urgent stabilisation w… Content last updated: 05 December 2024

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Secondary 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… Content last updated: 06 January 2025

Report a blocked drain or gully

Gullies and other road drains allow surface water to drain off the road or footpath. The gullies can become blocked by fallen leaves, other rubbish and tree roots. When they block any surface water on… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Advice on paying your Council Tax bill

Do I have to pay Council Tax? If you have moved into, become responsible for or purchased a property you must inform us immediately advising of who is the responsible person for the property: can now… Content last updated: 18 February 2025

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: 06 January 2025

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