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The Public Services Board
Information on the Public Services Board can be found on the ‘Our Cwm Taf’ site Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Commercial lettings
From High quality office space to modern or refurbished industrial sites - Merthyr Tydfil offers premises to suit any ambitious business. Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Resident Parking Policy
Further information about Resident Parking schemes can be found in our Residents Parking procedure, criteria and general information leaflet. Content last updated: 20 July 2022
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Pavements maintenance
The Section has a responsibility for the control of highways maintenance to ensure the effective repair and maintenance of the existing highway network. Highways Maintenance Officers carry out the rou… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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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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Parks and open spaces - landscaping
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is custodian of 619 hectares of publicly owned open space. We believe it is important to look after, protect and develop our Parks and Public Open Spaces ranging… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Planning Appeals
Unhappy with your decision? Appeals in Wales are dealt with by the Planning Environment and Decisions Wales in Cardiff. Applicants have a statutory right of appeal against the refusal of planning pe… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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School Inspections
All schools are inspected by Estyn on a six-yearly cycle although schools that do not perform as well as they should may be subject to follow-up inspections and/or additional monitoring by the local a… Content last updated: 11 May 2021
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Bus Passes
For new mainstream pupils who qualify for free school transport, information regarding their transport arrangements, together with your child’s bus pass, will be posted to entitled pupils during the S… Content last updated: 17 April 2024
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Play Sufficiency Assessment
Every local authority in Wales has to complete a Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) every three years. Feedback is used from children, young people, parents/guardians, and stakeholders to determine whe… Content last updated: 24 September 2025
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Alcohol, drugs and substance misuse
What is substance misuse? Substance misuse can be described as the misuse of illegal drugs and the inappropriate use of: Alcohol Volatile substances (by deliberately inhaling chemicals found in every… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Ellis Cooper
Chief Executive As the Head of the Council’s Paid service and responsibility for all Council Officers, Ellis is the main link between Council Members and Officers and ensures that Council’s strategic… Content last updated: 12 March 2025
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Apply for Work Experience
Thank you for completing the Work Experience Form What happens next? Your form will be reviewed, and appropriate action (if applicable) will be followed up with the relevant People Services advisor Wh… Content last updated: 12 February 2026
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Work Experience Agreement Form
Thank you for completing the Work Experience Agreement Form What happens next? Your form will be reviewed, and appropriate action (if applicable) will be followed up with the relevant People Services… Content last updated: 12 May 2026
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Information for Landlords
Do you own and/or manage homes in the area? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re carrying out a survey of landlords to: know more about the nature of the business that make up the private rented s… Content last updated: 11 April 2022
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Voluntary Sector Transport Licence
Mini-bus permits can be issued to organisations concerned with religion, education, recreation, social welfare and other activities of benefit to the community. These permits allow the use of a mini-b… Content last updated: 08 August 2019