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Dental care crisis in Wales: Llais calls for urgent action to ensure fair access for all
Access to NHS dental care in Wales is in crisis. One-third of people we heard from were unable to find a dentist or were stuck on lengthy waiting lists. Children, older adults, disabled people, and lo… Content last updated: 19 November 2024
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Hear ye, hear ye — Victorian extravaganza comes to Merthyr Tydfil town centre
Visitors and residents of Merthyr Tydfil can step back in time this month, as the town centre hosts a one-day Victorian takeover — for the whole family to enjoy. Running from 11am – 3pm on Thursday,… Content last updated: 08 December 2022
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Consumer Advice
From what the law says to knowing your rights, we provide consumer advice and information on bogus callers. Content last updated: 17 November 2025
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Residents encouraged to take part in food poverty survey
The County Borough Council is urging Merthyr Tydfil residents and community groups to talk about food-related issues as part of proposals to tackle the cost of living crisis. Specialist consultancy Mi… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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Local government signs up to Charter to help streamline the Welsh benefits system
A charter is being launched today to help improve accessibility of the benefits system and encourage eligible residents to claim vital support. The Welsh Benefits Charter has been co-designed by a ran… Content last updated: 23 January 2024
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Neighbourhood Learning Centre could become innovative accommodation for young people
The Council’s Neighbourhood Learning Centre at Gurnos could be turned into ‘a unique accommodation centre’ providing young residents with both housing and onsite training. The building has for 24 year… Content last updated: 11 May 2021
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Iconic Merthyr Tydfil Deli returns to the High Street after 40 years
Founded by Jim and Joan Johnson in 1982, Johnsons’ Delicatessen was once a haven of Italian meat, cheese and sweet-treats in Merthyr Tydfil — operating for more than a decade. Now, nearly 40 years lat… Content last updated: 22 December 2021
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Help with Funeral Costs
Help with funeral costs is not administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Please see the Government website for further details on what to do after someone dies. Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Up to £500,000 available to community groups from Ffos-y-fran fund
Merthyr Tydfil community groups can apply for up to £500,000 from a fund established to help improve the quality of life for local residents. The Ffos-y-fran Large Grant Scheme will open for applicati… Content last updated: 30 June 2022
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How to Vote in the May 2021 Senedd Elections
Did you know that no matter where you were born, if you live in Wales and are 16 or over, you can now vote in the 2021 Senedd Elections? This is a big change to our democracy in Wales and provides tho… Content last updated: 08 April 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council supports the mighty mission to help Wales become the number one recycling nation this Recycle Week
Wales is already the third best recycling nation in the world, and the Mighty Mission to get us to number one continues into Recycle Week 2021 from 20 to 26 September. Recycling plays an essential rol… Content last updated: 20 September 2021
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Council Tax Discounts
The full Council Tax Demand notice assumes that there are two adults living in your home. If only one adult lives in a dwelling (as their main home), the Council Tax Demand notice will be reduced by a… Content last updated: 06 March 2026
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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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Next steps for Wales’ Marmot Nation announced
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is one of five local authority areas to receive funding to become a trailblazer for the ‘Marmot Nation’ ambition, announced at a Health Equity Summit in Cardiff (… Content last updated: 04 March 2026
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Spring into action & clean up Merthyr Tydfil!
Communities in Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to join Spring Clean Cymru 2025 and help pick up the litter that blights our local environment. We are working with environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy… Content last updated: 14 March 2025