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Development control

The Development Control section of the Town Planning Division deals with the determination of planning applications, the enforcement of breaches of planning control, and provides advice to members of… Content last updated: 06 May 2022

Registering a death

I need to register a death - what should I do? When you have suffered a bereavement it is very difficult to know what to do first. The following information is designed to assist you in registering th… Content last updated: 28 May 2024

CCTV Information

CCTV plays a significant role in reducing crime and disorder, increasing community safety and public reassurance as well as assisting the Police in investigating crime. The Merthyr Tydfil County Borou… Content last updated: 17 January 2023

Smoking ban enforcement

The smoking ban in enclosed public places and vehicles came into force in Wales on the 2nd April 2007 and all enclosed public places and work vehicles including public transportation vehicles are cove… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Victoria Street temporary closure for zebra crossing work

Victoria Street in the town centre will be temporarily closed next week for work on converting the existing informal crossing into a zebra crossing. A closure order will be in place from the Castle St… Content last updated: 20 January 2022

Removal of right-hand turn at Bethesda Street temporary

The County Borough Council would like to reassure residents that the removal of the protected right-hand turn from Bethesda Street into Chapel Banks is just a temporary measure. As part of plans to im… Content last updated: 25 March 2022

Local landlords invited to online forum

Local landlords are being invited to attend an online meeting with Council and Welsh Government officers to learn about changes in law and private sector rental trends that could affect them. The next… Content last updated: 22 April 2022

Up to £500,000 available to community groups from Ffos-y-fran fund

Merthyr Tydfil community groups can apply for up to £500,000 from a fund established to help improve the quality of life for local residents. The Ffos-y-fran Large Grant Scheme will open for applicati… Content last updated: 30 June 2022

Council Awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) Silver Award for its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme includes bronze, silver, and gold aw… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

Video shows how life can improve for homeless people

The Council has produced a video showing how the lives of local homeless people have changed for the better following housing support they received during the pandemic. Changes made as a result of the… Content last updated: 21 November 2022

Merthyr Tydfil hits recycling target for eighth consecutive year

Residents of Merthyr Tydfil recycled, composted, or re-used 64.8% of waste in the past year – surpassing the Welsh Government (WG) target of 64%! Although we reduced the amount of waste we sent to E… Content last updated: 08 December 2023

Residents urged to report fraud

This week is International Fraud Awareness Week, so we’re shining a spotlight on fraud. Although often hidden, fraud is the most pervasive and evolving crime in society today and the challenge it pres… Content last updated: 20 November 2024

Merthyr Tydfil Hosts Celebration Conference Showcasing Community Focused Schools

A landmark event celebrating the success and achievements of Community Focused Schools (CFS) brought together partners from across Wales. Held at the Orbit Centre on March 14, the conference spotlight… Content last updated: 02 May 2025

Pet Shop licence

Any person who runs a pet shop needs to be licensed under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021. This includes sales of animals from shops, domestic p… Content last updated: 26 November 2024

Performing Animals registration

Any person who exhibits or trains performing animals needs to be registered with their local authority under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925. You must register if you keep or train anima… Content last updated: 04 October 2018

Gambling Premises licence

The Gambling Act 2005 came into force on 1st September 2007 and replaced most of the existing Gambling law in Great Britain. The Act aimed to put in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of… Content last updated: 10 February 2022

Pavements obstructions

Obstructions on the Highways. It is an offence to obstruct the free passage of the highway. Obstructions are objects which have been unlawfully placed on or which overhang the highway. Such obstructio… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Work related Accreditation and Training

Inspire2 Achieve offer a wide variety of training courses to suit all levels, abilities and circumstances. The delivery of courses will vary from 1 day taster sessions to more in-depth and advanced t… Content last updated: 07 March 2024

Animal Boarding licence

Any person who wishes to carry on a business of providing accommodation for other people’s cats or dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. This licence is require… Content last updated: 23 October 2025

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