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Contaminated land
The Governments 'Polluter Pays' principle suggests that those who cause contamination should clean it up. Government guidance recognises that ‘land affected by contamination’ is a fundamental planning… Content last updated: 12 January 2026
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Street Cafe Licence
Permissions to place tables and chairs on the highway are granted under Part VIIA of the Highways Act 1980. In Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre the scheme has been introduced to encourage the provision of a… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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The Council responds to issues raised around the recording of Council meetings and minutes
An administrative error after the 5 March Council Meeting 2025 led to the wrong video being uploaded. It was corrected promptly with the full recording made available on 10 March 2025. The 12 Mar… Content last updated: 26 January 2026
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Child Entertainment and Employment Licenses
Child Performance Licence When is a Child Performance licence required For all children from birth up to the end of their compulsory education. This is defined as the last Friday in June in the acade… Content last updated: 29 January 2026
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ALN Funding in Merthyr Tydfil Explained
In 2025/26, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council spent £2,258 per pupil on Additional Learning Needs (ALN). This is: The highest ALN spend per pupil in Wales 52% more than the Welsh average Of this… Content last updated: 13 February 2026
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Goetre Primary School to Become Goetre Community Primary School Ahead of Move to New Building
Following a public consultation held in June 2025 with parents and residents within the Goetre catchment area, it has now been confirmed that the school will officially change its name to Goetre Commu… Content last updated: 18 February 2026
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Next steps for Wales’ Marmot Nation announced
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is one of five local authority areas to receive funding to become a trailblazer for the ‘Marmot Nation’ ambition, announced at a Health Equity Summit in Cardiff (… Content last updated: 04 March 2026
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A vibrant community green space is bringing nature, creativity and positivity to Georgetown
A vibrant community green space has been successfully created between Chapel Row and Chapel Banks, bringing nature, creativity and positivity to Georgetown. Following concerns raised by local resident… Content last updated: 16 March 2026
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South Wales Police and Crime Panel
The way police policy is formed in the UK changed from November 2012 when a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was elected for every police force area in England and Wales. The Police and Crime Commi… Content last updated: 23 April 2026
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Youth Clubs
The Youth Service in Merthyr Tydfil provides youth clubs for anyone between the ages of 11 and 25 that want to join in. Clubs are situated in different venues across the local area and are run by qua… Content last updated: 24 April 2026
7. MTCBC LDP 2006-2021 Review Rreport April 2016.pdf
SD20 – Local Development Plan 2006-2021 - Review Report April 2016
LDP Review Report April 2016
Youth Support - Operational Framework
Application for Planning Permission and Conservation Area Consent for Demolition in a Conservation Area
SPG 1 - Affordable Housing
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