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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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