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Reparation Orders
What is a Reparation Order? The reparation order was created by the 1998 Crime and Disorder Act as a way of dealing with young people between the ages 10 and 17 who have been convicted of a criminal o… Content last updated: 11 September 2020
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Lottery licence
What is a society? A society for the purposes of a lottery is one that is established and conducted for: charitable purposes the purpose of enabling participation, or of supporting, sport, athletics… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Anti-bullying Policy
All children and young people in Merthyr Tydfil should have the opportunities they need to fulfil their potential, including the right to learn in a safe and protective environment free from racism, b… Content last updated: 11 March 2022
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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: 06 January 2023
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Education Workforce Wellbeing
Good staff well-being is essential for cultivating a mentally healthy school, for retaining and motivating staff and for promoting pupil well-being and attainment. Issues that affect teacher well-bein… Content last updated: 28 March 2024
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Individual Development Plan (IDP)
What is an IDP? Children and young people with additional learning needs (ALN) that require additional learning provision (ALP) will have a plan to support them. This will be called an Individual Deve… Content last updated: 11 June 2024
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Animal Boarding – Public Register
This is a list of all currently licensed animal boarders Business name Location Contact Details Royvon Dog Hotels & Training (Merthyr) LTD (Darren James) Incline Top Merthyr Tydfil CF47… Content last updated: 14 August 2024
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Educational Psychology Service
Many children and young people have problems with their development and learning at some point in their lives. Most improve with the help of their families, their schools and their friends. An educati… Content last updated: 28 August 2024
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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: 19 November 2024
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Riding Establishment licence
Where horses are kept for hire for riding or for the purpose of being used, in return for payment, or instruction in riding, then that establishment will need a licence under the Riding Establishments… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Advocacy for Carers
Advocacy is a process of supporting and enabling people to express their views and concerns, access information and services, and defend and promote their rights and responsibilities. Advocacy service… Content last updated: 13 January 2023
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Food business registration
Registering your Business All premises where food is stored, handled or prepared whether for profit or not, are required by law to be registered with the Local Authority. There is no charge incurred… Content last updated: 10 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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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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Poisons licence
Registration The retailing of poisons is controlled by the Poisons Act 1972. The Poisons List Order 1982 contains a list of poisons covered by the Poisons Act. Part I of this list contains poisons tha… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Land and Biodiversity
What the council are doing 16 of our grassland sites throughout the County Borough are now being managed by our new cut and collect machines purchased through the Welsh Government grant ‘Local Places… Content last updated: 22 August 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