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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: 02 June 2025
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Residents urged to report off-road vehicles
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil are being urged to report off-road vehicles in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is working in partnership with South Wale… Content last updated: 14 July 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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Environmental Information Request
You can also email your request directly to the Freedom of Information Officer at FOI@merthyr.gov.uk For postal requests please send to: Freedom of Information OfficerMerthyr Tydfil County Borough Cou… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Looking for business premises
Surplus Council land and property is managed by our Estates Department. New Development Opportunities Current Land and Property For Sale For a list of current properties for sale, please visit the Pau… Content last updated: 15 March 2023
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Burial and Cremation
Arranging a Burial or Cremation When a person dies it is common practice for the family to contact a funeral director to carry out their wishes for the forthcoming funeral. The funeral director then m… Content last updated: 11 April 2023
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Counselling
Merthyr Tydfil School Counselling Service What Is Counselling? Sometimes it is hard to talk to our friends or family about issues that are bothering us. Counselling is an opportunity to talk about the… Content last updated: 17 August 2023
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Liam looking forward to virtual Christmas lights switch-on
Homegrown Love Island winner Liam Reardon is very much looking forward to being part of this year’s Merthyr Tydfil ‘virtual’ Christmas lights switch-on radio broadcast. Our popular local resident said… Content last updated: 10 November 2021
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Members sought for Local Access Forum
Are you – or do you know someone else who might be - interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces? The County Borough Council is currently se… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Statement on our financial position
Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil. The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial… Content last updated: 26 October 2022
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Merthyr Tydfil takes 1st place in UK Councils most accessible website
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council proudly wears the gold ribbon for yet another month in the Silktide Accessibility Index, and being recognised as the most accessible Council website in the UK. Si… Content last updated: 27 February 2023
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The Big Sparkle Fireworks Display is back for 2023!
The Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfa… Content last updated: 18 October 2023
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Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl
The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessi… Content last updated: 26 January 2024
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Inspire 2 Achieve 16-19
Inspire 2 Achieve (I2A) Programme Are you aged 16-19yrs and currently unemployed? We support anyone between these ages who are looking for support into employment or training opportunities. Are you 1… Content last updated: 06 March 2024
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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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The Council responds to issues raised around the recording of Council meetings and minutes
- An administrative error after the 5 March 2025 Full Council Meeting led to the wrong video being uploaded. It was corrected promptly with the full recording made available on 10 March 2025. (Availa… Content last updated: 08 April 2025
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Five Essential Ways to Protect Yourself from Rogue Traders
Rogue traders use pushy tactics to make you agree to work. Protect yourself with these simple steps: Verify Their Identity – Ask for ID, check online reviews, and verify their credentials with offici… Content last updated: 06 May 2025
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Merthyr Tydfil foster carer urges others to consider fostering this Foster Care Fortnight
Foster carers are encouraging others to consider fostering a child and create lasting connections in Merthyr Tydfil. Foster Care Fortnight, the biggest fostering awareness campaign, takes place betwee… Content last updated: 12 May 2025
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Scrutiny Committees
Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for: Holding the Cabinet to account Policy Review and Development Reviewing and scrutinising the perfor… Content last updated: 09 June 2025
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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: 17 July 2025