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Employability Partnership

The Employability Partnership is co-ordinated within the Adult & Families Social Regeneration Department and it’s aim is to assist local people to engage in activities that benefit their health an… Content last updated: 12 June 2023

Illegal eviction and harassment

Private landlords sometimes put great pressure on tenants to leave their properties, or they may even use physical force. However, most residential occupiers have legal rights to protect them against… Content last updated: 08 November 2023

Security Alert - Suspicious Emails, what to do.

Gas pipeline emergencies

SMELL GAS? - Ring 0800 111 999 The Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 task local authorities with the production of emergency plans or the modification of existing plans, to cover certain Major Accident… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

Ewch Amdani Summer School deemed huge success!

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s Pathway To Work Team (P2W) put together ‘Ewch Amdani! Go for it!’ Summer School for children looked after and care leavers. This was a one week programme during… Content last updated: 19 September 2024

Money and legal matters

How to access financial support, what you might be eligible for and how it's worked out. Content last updated: 15 February 2023

Identifying ALN

What should I do if I think my child has additional learning needs (ALN)? As a parent you will know your child best. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning or behaviour you should first… Content last updated: 17 January 2024

Town centre a safer place following £500,000 security boost

Merthyr Tydfil town centre has been given a security overhaul by the Council and South Wales Police with the aim of making our residents feel safe at any time of the day or night. State-of-the-art CCT… Content last updated: 13 October 2021

Citizenship ceremonies

What is Citizenship? From December 31st 2003 it became mandatory for all new British citizens (with the exception of those under 18 years of age) to attend a ceremony (held in the new citizens' local… Content last updated: 03 April 2025

Flooding Emergencies

Be Prepared In a flood you may find you’re without lighting, heating or a telephone line. The following simple actions will help you to be prepared. The time to think about it is now – don’t wait unti… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

Apply for a dropped kerb

Processing applications for dropped kerbs to enable access to your property New dropped kerbs require consent from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with the exception of the Trunk Roads that are… Content last updated: 15 February 2023

The role of a Councillor

There are 30 local Councillors and 11 Electoral Wards  in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.  Local Councillors are elected at Local Government Elections and they support the needs of people livin… Content last updated: 12 November 2024

Planning Advice and Guidance

Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024