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Local Builder fined and ordered to pay compensation for unsafe gas works and Building Regulations deficiencies
On 9th April 2025, at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court, Harry Nixon, trading as HDH Building and Maintenance of Merthyr Tydfil, pleaded guilty to offences against Trading Standards legislation in a ca… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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National Library of Wales partners with BBC Radio Wales to present a Rewind Archive Special
As part of the National Library of Wales’ continued rollout of the Wales Broadcast Archive’s “Clip Corners” across the country, Merthyr Tydfil’s Central Library will officially launch its own dedicate… Content last updated: 19 May 2025
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Learners in Merthyr Tydfil Hit All the Right Notes with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales!
The halls of Merthyr Tydfil rang out with the sounds of symphonic brilliance this May as 60 young musicians from across local schools and the Merthyr Tydfil Youth Orchestra experienced a once-in-a-lif… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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Active Citizen and Participation Awards 2025
Merthyr Tydfil’s Academy of Success held its awards ceremony on Thursday 12th June 2025 at Merthyr Tydfil Football Club. The awards recognise the successes of young people, aged 11-25, and organisatio… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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50+ Information and Advice
The Strategy for Older People The third phase of the Strategy for Older People in Wales was published in 2013. The themes of the strategy were: Social Resources Environmental Resources Financial Reso… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Listed Buildings
Listed Buildings There are currently around 233 listed buildings, and structures in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, ranging from impressive viaducts to humbler terrace houses, and even smaller structur… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Memorials
In order to place a memorial it is necessary to purchase the Exclusive Rights of Burial of a grave/plot. Only memorial masons registered with the British Register of Accredited Monumental Masons (BRAM… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Composting
You can buy a 220 litre Compost bin at a subsidised price of £15.32. To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your was… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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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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Verges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's responsibilities Hedges, trees, etc growing along boundaries within the highway are usually owned by adjoining landowners. However we are responsible for the ef… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Private Hire Vehicle Licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee-paying passengers must be licensed. Private Hire vehicles cannot be hailed at the roadside or use a taxi rank. All priv… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Lottery licence
What is a society? A society for the purposes of a lottery is one that is established and conducted for: charitable purposes the purpose of enabling participation, or of supporting, sport, athletics… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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House to house collections licence
Door to door collections for money and/or goods, including envelope collections and those from pub to pub need to be licensed. The Home Office Licenses national collections, such as Christian Aid etc.… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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About The Current Mayor
Councillor Paula Layton appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2025/2026 Councillor Paula Layton was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May 2025, tak… Content last updated: 12 September 2025
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Countryside Information and Advice
Countryside & Wildlife Legislation In order to protect nature and wildlife there are several separate pieces of legislation. If you are doing any type of work outdoors it is important to know abou… Content last updated: 02 July 2025
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Child Entertainment and Employment Licenses
Child Performance Licence When is a Child Performance licence required For all children from birth up to the end of their compulsory education. This is defined as the last Friday in June in the acade… Content last updated: 19 November 2024
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Home Care
Maintaining your Independence Home care services could help you with support in your own home with tasks such as support with personal care, which includes washing and dressing. Home care can provide… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Physical Disabilities
Physical Impairment Supporting the independence of adults and children with physical disabilities, we work in partnership with other organisations to provide a range of services to support adults with… Content last updated: 30 January 2023
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Breakfast clubs
The Welsh Assembly Government Primary School Free Breakfast Initiative The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age registered in maintained primar… Content last updated: 11 November 2024