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By-Elections
Councillors in Wales sit for a five-year term. However, when a councillor is elected through a by-election, they will serve for the remainder of the original term. For example, if a by-election take… Content last updated: 05 September 2024
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Preparing for EU exit - BEIS update
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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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Council Tax Reduction
Council Tax Reduction is not included in your Universal Credit claim and so you will need to apply to the Benefits Section for this. To make an appointment to make a claim then please email benefits@m… Content last updated: 28 January 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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
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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: 19 May 2023
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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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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
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Evidence Request Form
Thank you for requesting evidence. What happens next? We’ve sent your report to supervisor or other person immediately in charge who will investigate within five working days. We may need to contact… Content last updated: 29 January 2025
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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