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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Starter Form
Thank you for completing the starter form - notification of new employee details. What happens next? Your form will be reviewed, and appropriate action (if applicable) will be followed up with the rel… Content last updated: 06 August 2025
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Verges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's responsibilities Hedges, trees, etc growing along boundaries within the highway are usually owned by adjoining landowners. However we are responsible for the ef… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Registered Parks and Gardens
The register is non-statutory, and has been compiled by Cadw. The register is to aid in the conservation of historic parks and gardens. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has three registered parks… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Council Budgets
The Local Government Act 2003 requires Local Authorities to demonstrate an integrated approach in determining their revenue and capital spending decisions through an integrated Medium Term Financial P… Content last updated: 14 January 2022
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Get in touch
Telephone: 01685 727099 Email: compass.communityhub@merthyr.gov.uk Facebook: Compass Community Hub https://www.facebook.com/CompassCommunityHubMerthyr/ Instagram: compasscommunity.hub https://www.inst… Content last updated: 23 May 2024
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Local Housing Market Assessment
The Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) for Merthyr Tydfil is a comprehensive analysis of the area's housing market. Its primary purpose is to inform local authorities and policymakers about curren… Content last updated: 24 July 2024
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Health and safety at work - advice and training
Advice on health and safety matters and numerous information leaflets are available through our partners, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), via the HSE website www.hse.gov.uk Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Infrastructure
Merthyr Tydfil offers excellent opportunities for investment, it is situated just 24 miles from the Capital City of Wales, Cardiff, which is easily accessible via the A470, the A470 also provides good… Content last updated: 04 October 2018