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Report a Cemeteries Issue

Thank you for reporting a cemeteries issue. What happens next? We’ve sent your report to our Bereavement Services Team who will investigate within five working days. We may need to contact you for f… Content last updated: 07 February 2023

Major incident response

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has prepared a Major Incident Response Plan capable of dealing with events from major emergencies to small, but possibly unusual emergency situations. The Emergen… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

Taxi fare setting

The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 allows for a District Council to fix the rates or fares within the District for time as well as distance, and, all other charges in connection… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Storage of Fireworks

There are legal controls which cover the storage, sale and display of fireworks. If you wish to have a wholesale or retail premises situated within the Merthyr Tydfil Borough that store or sell firewo… Content last updated: 12 August 2020

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

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

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

Ceri Dinham

Head of Comms, Consultation & Cabinet As the Head of Comms, Consultation & Cabinet, Ceri’s remit includes leading services such as: Communications, Consultation and Engagement Cabinet Office… Content last updated: 12 March 2025

Hannah Brown

Head of People Services & Transformation As the Head of People Services & Transformation, Hannah’s remit includes leading services such as: Operational HR Occupational Health Health & Sa… Content last updated: 12 March 2025

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

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

Planning Advice and Guidance

If you require advice on whether a development requires planning permission, you can contact the Town Planning Division. The Town Planning Division also engages in pre-application discussions with cus… Content last updated: 31 December 2018

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

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

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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