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Report a Pothole
PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk roads A470, A4060 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road). These roads are the responsibility of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent and problems shou… Content last updated: 04 April 2024
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Natural Heritage Areas
Natural Heritage The County Borough benefits from a rich and distinctive natural heritage which includes highly valued landscapes and biodiversity sites. The landscape of the countryside is primarily… Content last updated: 16 March 2022
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Town centre a safer place following £500,000 security boost
Merthyr Tydfil town centre has been given a security overhaul by the Council and South Wales Police with the aim of making our residents feel safe at any time of the day or night. State-of-the-art CCT… Content last updated: 13 October 2021
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Overhanging vegetation, trees or hedges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for trees and hedges growing on the adopted highway verges. However in almost all cases, the boundary hedges and trees that are next to roads are t… Content last updated: 04 April 2024
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Musical Extravaganza
The High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan’s Musical Extravaganza event is being organised across the counties of Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf & Bridgend. The Extravaganza is being arranged to show-ca… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Different Types of Elections
There are different types of election in the UK, and referendums can also be called as a way of asking the public a question. As a poll approaches you will be provided with information on the electio… Content last updated: 03 February 2025
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Anti-social behaviour and nuisance
Call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger, or if the crime is in progress The Merthyr Tydfil Community Safety Partnership is a multi-agency partnership working together to reduce crime,… Content last updated: 11 September 2020
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Report a Bridge Problem
We are responsible for the maintenance of the County Borough’s highway structures which includes bridges, culverts, subways and retaining walls. The bridge maintenance section has overall responsibili… Content last updated: 26 January 2022
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A busy June for the Business and Education Together Partnership as Project draws to a thrilling close
On the 12th of June our south cluster Business Enterprise Project, run in conjunction with MTEC, came to a thrilling close in Rhyd-y-car Leisure Centre. Pupils from Trelewis and Bedlinog Primary Schoo… Content last updated: 25 June 2024
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Safer Streets Fund 2020 - 2021
The half-a-million-pound crime fighting boost for the town In January this year, a £25 million Safer Streets Fund was launched to enable bids from Police and Crime Commissioners across England and Wal… Content last updated: 16 November 2020
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Request or Report Gritting
PLEASE NOTE: the authority does not maintain the trunk roads A470, A4060 and A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road). These roads are the responsibility of the South Wales Trunk Road Agent and problems shou… Content last updated: 09 January 2025
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Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Joint Cabinet
The Cardiff Capital Region is comprised of ten local authorities: Blaenau Gwent; Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff; Torfaen; and Vale of Glamorg… Content last updated: 07 March 2024
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Council officials meet with SWTRA to address noise complaints
MTCBC’s Environmental Health officers, South Wales Trunk Road Agency (SWTRA) representatives and ward councillors for Penydarren and Dowlais met via Microsoft Teams last week to discuss concerns raise… Content last updated: 11 May 2021
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The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!
South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023
Avenue de Clichy consultation
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Business Enterprise Project off to a flying start!
On the 25th of April, Year 6 pupils in the south cluster of primary schools took part in the launch day of our very first Business Enterprise Project, which ran in Aberfan Leisure Centre and Ynysowen… Content last updated: 07 May 2024
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Apply for a dropped kerb
Processing applications for dropped kerbs to enable access to your property New dropped kerbs require consent from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with the exception of the Trunk Roads that are… Content last updated: 15 February 2023
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Council Tax Bands and Charges
For 2025/2026, the levels of Council Tax for a band D property are as follows: Breakdown Cost Merthyr Tydfil C.B.C: £2,083.21 The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales: £378.67 M… Content last updated: 11 March 2025
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Report Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on any land, whether it is private or Council owned land. If you witness a fly-tipping in progress, please contact the Waste Enforcement Team on 01685 72500… Content last updated: 16 July 2024