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  • Council Tax Disabled Band Reductions

    If you, or someone who lives with you, needs a room, or an extra bathroom or kitchen, or extra space in your property to meet special needs arising from a permanent disability, you may be entitled to… Content last updated: 20 March 2023

  • Council Tax Online

    Set up a Direct Debit This is a quick and easy way to pay your council tax. If you choose to pay by Direct Debit, you will be offered four dates on which to make your payment (the 1st, 10th, 20th or 2… Content last updated: 18 February 2025

  • Report a Missed Bin or Recycling Collection

    Use this service to report a missed bin collection. Content last updated: 02 November 2022

  • Welsh Government 30-hour Education/Childcare Offer

    What is the Childcare Offer for Wales? The Childcare Offer for Wales provides eligible parents of three to four year olds with up to 30 hours per week of combined nursery education and additional fund… Content last updated: 21 January 2025

  • Find your nearest Household Recycling Centre

    Household Recycling Centres/Civic Amenity Sites are provided by the Council for residents to dispose of their household waste. For further information please, refer to our Household Recycling Centre G… Content last updated: 20 February 2025

  • Council Tax Reduction

    If you are already claiming Council Tax Reduction you must tell us about any changes. To advise us of a change then please visit tell us about a change If you disagree with a decision You need to appe… Content last updated: 18 February 2025

  • Report a street nameplate

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for the provision, repair and maintenance of street name plates with the exception of new developments, where the Developer is responsible for the… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP)

    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: 07 February 2024

  • Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

    If you are getting Housing Benefit but are still finding it hard to pay your rent, you may be able to get extra help by applying for a Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs). If you are no longer claim… Content last updated: 04 June 2024

  • Winter Weather Emergencies

    In the event of any closures or changes to services due to adverse weather, this page will be amended and updated with relevant details and the last update date. Winter weather of snow and ice can cau… Content last updated: 09 January 2025

  • Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group (RHSCG)

    Regional Housing Support Collaborative Groups (RHSCGs) link with a range of stakeholders in order to build up a local and regional picture of cross boundary needs and priorities which inform future re… Content last updated: 25 March 2022

  • Report a Public Litter or Dog Bin

    To request a new public litter or dog bin, please contact your local Councillor. Content last updated: 16 July 2024

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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

  • 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

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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

  • 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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