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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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Constitution
The Constitution sets out how Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council operates, how decisions are made and the procedures that are followed to ensure that these are efficient, transparent and accountabl… Content last updated: 27 February 2025
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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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Health and safety accident reporting
The reporting of accidents and illness is a statutory duty and some will be investigated to ascertain whether there is a particular problem. If there has been negligence this can result in prosecutio… Content last updated: 31 December 2018
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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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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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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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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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Nant Morlais update 11.12.24
Work is ongoing to fill the void at Nant Morlais. A 6ft steel pipe has been inserted into the existing culvert to support the flow of any overflow water going through it. Contractors are now onsite ca… Content last updated: 11 December 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