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Sex Establishments Licence
Sex Establishments are required to be licenced by the County Borough Council under the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982. A sex establishment can either be a Sex Shop, or a Sex Cine… Content last updated: 25 January 2022
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Community and Day Centres
The Directorate’s Day Centres assist those people who need intensive or specialist help. Finding the right one for you will depend upon an assessment of your needs. For example, you may need help with… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Managing personal financial affairs
If you feel that you are unable to manage your own financial affairs or you know of an individual that requires support, we may be able to assist. The department may be able to assist in either of the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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MTYM May 2022 Newsletter
Bore da The MTYM Centre young musicians have all worked extremely hard this half-term polishing their BBC Ten Pieces repertoire. Rehearsals will continue until July 19 2022. Please note however, there… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Freedom of Information Act Advice
Freedom of Information Act 2000 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to openness in its operations. To this end, it is working to make as much information as possible accessible to the p… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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Assessing What Help You Need
If you think that you or someone you care for needs care & support from Social Services, you can contact the Adult Duty desk on 01685 724500. The Duty Officer will discuss your particular circumst… Content last updated: 05 June 2023
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Mental Health
Mental Health Services is part of the social care element of social services. This section is aimed at providing you with general information about Mental Health Services, information on how people c… Content last updated: 06 June 2023
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Council seeks public views on Merthyr Tydfil’s City Status application
At a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8th September 2021 a presentation was shared with all elected members on a proposed bid to obtain City Status for Merthyr Tydfil. There was overwhelming support… Content last updated: 10 September 2021
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Merthyr Tydfil named among country’s best green spaces
Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. The Flags will be flying at 3 parks and 1 cemetery; Cyfartha Park, Park Ta… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Four of Merthyr’s Shining Stars nominated for Child of Wales Awards
The Child of Wales awards have returned for 2023, bigger and better than ever, with the aim of showcasing achievements of young people across Wales whilst raising funds for Welsh charities dedicated t… Content last updated: 16 February 2023
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Unique training and residential hub opened by Minister
A unique training and residential centre in Merthyr Tydfil was officially opened today (22 March, 2023) by Welsh Government Deputy Minister for Social Services Julie Morgan MS. The Compass Community H… Content last updated: 22 March 2023
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The specialist store set to be Valleys runners’ Sole Mate!
South Wales Valleys running enthusiasts no longer need to travel to have their gait analysed for the most suitable footwear - thanks to the arrival of Merthyr Tydfil’s first specialist store. Sole Mat… Content last updated: 15 May 2023
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A slice of Naples arrives in Merthyr Tydfil — with the opening of Wales’ first ever authentic pizzeria
This Saturday (September 16), the authentic taste of Naples will arrive on Merthyr Tydfil’s high street, with the opening of Scorchini’s Pizzeria. The family run business will be Wales’ first ever aut… Content last updated: 20 September 2023
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Present Youth Mayor
On Friday 12th May 2023, the Youth Mayor Inauguration took place at the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil. Katy Richards who is 16 years of age and a student at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School (for… Content last updated: 09 November 2023
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44 medals awarded to Merthyr Tydfil pupils at the Cardiff Eisteddfod!
On the evening of Friday 26th January, pupils across Merthyr Tydfil attended the Cardiff Eisteddfod for an evening full of competitions, Welsh Language and culture. A total of 44 medals were awarded t… Content last updated: 06 February 2024
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What the Child Benefit rate rise means for you
Millions of families who claim Child Benefit will automatically receive increased payments from 6 April 2024, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. Families with one child will now receive up t… Content last updated: 02 April 2024
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Residential and Nursing Care
Wherever possible we will provide support for you to remain at home, however the circumstances may arise where you or someone you support can no longer to remain at home. In order to determine which t… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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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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Support for Ukraine
Support for Ukrainian refugees. How can you assist Ukrainian residents affected by the war in Ukraine. Homes for Ukrainian refugees: register your interest If you want to offer a home to people fleein… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Scrutiny Committees
Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for: Holding the Cabinet to account Policy Review and Development Reviewing and scrutinising the perfor… Content last updated: 13 November 2024