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Planning Search and Weekly Lists
Public Access is a free online service that allows you to view details of planning applications received by the Council. Public Access allows you to: View submitted application forms, drawings and at… Content last updated: 06 May 2025
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Report Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on any land, whether it is private or Council owned land. If you witness a fly-tipping in progress, please contact the Waste Enforcement Team on 01685 72500… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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20mph speed limit
Update: September 17, 2024Every council in Wales was asked to collect residents’ feedback on 20mph limits so that they could assess this against revised Welsh Government guidance on setting 30mph spee… Content last updated: 24 June 2025
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Polling Stations
Most people choose to vote in person at a polling station. However, if you are not able to go to the polling station you can apply to vote by post or proxy. About three to four weeks before an electi… Content last updated: 07 February 2024
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Have your say with our Resident’s Survey!
| Let's Talk: Living in Merthyr Tydfil | We want to hear from you about living in Merthyr Tydfil. Tell us about your experiences of your local area, your views on council services – such as education,… Content last updated: 04 August 2025
Guidance on how to view planning applications online
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£500,000 makeover for Glynmil Caravan Park
The Welsh Government Minister for Social Justice has visited Glynmil Caravan Park in Merthyr Tydfil to learn about plans to make it ‘a safe, modern and secure place to live’. Redevelopment work has be… Content last updated: 08 June 2022
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GALWAD is here!
Merthyr Tydfil takes centre stage this week in a new exciting multi-platform drama being shown on digital and broadcast channels and through live events in three Welsh locations over seven days. GALWA… Content last updated: 27 September 2022
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PLANS REVEALED: Merthyr Tydfil to become entertainment capital of the Valleys with new, state-of-the-art venue
Merthyr Tydfil could soon become a hub of live music, comedy, food and arts — with plans to transform the town centre’s derelict Rugby Club into a vibrant new entertainment venue. Local entrepreneur,… Content last updated: 08 February 2022
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Council Tax
From online services to problems paying and Council Tax. Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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Check school catchment areas
The map pinpoints schools for an area, but you can find out which catchment area you are looking at by clicking anywhere else within the boundaries - a pop up will list the catchment schools for the s… Content last updated: 28 October 2024
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There is nothing artificial about the intelligence at Troedyrhiw as pupils try their hand at robotics
Pupils at Troedyrhiw primary school have recently been working on their engineering and computer science skills, building, and programming robots, all so important as the future will require humans to… Content last updated: 06 July 2022
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Find it
This section gives you access to our online search facilities, interactive maps and office locations that makes interacting with us quick and easy. Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Do you need Consumer Advice?
Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice Consumer Service who offer free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Their website provides lots of information and advice about what y… Content last updated: 02 November 2022
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Apply for Planning Permission
We encourage applications to be submitted online via the Planning Application Wales Portal. This service allows applicants and developers to complete an electronic application form and submit plans an… Content last updated: 07 April 2025
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Training
A selection of online training videos are available for school staff supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The videos can be accessed via the Merthyr EAL Network on Hwb. Fo… Content last updated: 11 March 2024