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Renewal Areas
The main purpose of Renewal Areas is to improve living conditions in areas which require regeneration. The statutory basis for Renewal Areas is set out in the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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Family History Search
Births and Marriages Family History Tracing family history is exciting and rewarding but can be time consuming and complicated. The first step is to gather all the information you can from relatives.… Content last updated: 26 January 2023
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Report Benefit Fraud
How can I report benefit fraud? Local Authority benefit fraud: If you believe someone is committing Council Tax Reduction fraud, and or Housing Benefit fraud, you can report it here, by clicking the… Content last updated: 19 June 2024
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Looking for business premises
Surplus Council land and property is managed by our Estates Department. New Development Opportunities Current Land and Property For Sale For a list of current properties for sale, please visit the Pau… Content last updated: 15 March 2023
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Riparian Ownership
Although you may not have previously realised, if you own land which is adjacent to a watercourse or land which has a watercourse running through or underneath it, you are by law considered to be a 'R… Content last updated: 14 June 2021
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Alcohol and Entertainment - Personal
Personal licence is issued under the Licensing Act 2003 and allows an individual to sell or authorise the sale of alcohol. All premises with a premises licence issued under the Licensing Act 2003 requ… Content last updated: 01 February 2022
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Pupil Voice
The importance of pupil voice is strong in Merthyr Tydfil. All schools have a system in place to develop pupil leadership. These range of a School Council to a school Senedd or Parliament. Senedd comm… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Home Care
Maintaining your Independence Home care services could help you with support in your own home with tasks such as support with personal care, which includes washing and dressing. Home care can provide… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Physical Disabilities
Physical Impairment Supporting the independence of adults and children with physical disabilities, we work in partnership with other organisations to provide a range of services to support adults with… Content last updated: 30 January 2023
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Identifying ALN
What should I do if I think my child has additional learning needs (ALN)? As a parent you will know your child best. If you have any concerns about your child’s learning or behaviour you should first… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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Private Hire Operators Licence
Private Hire vehicles and drivers may only be despatched by a licensed Private Hire Operator. A person or limited company can apply for an operator’s licence to operate from a premises within the bor… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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Update: Refuse / Recycling Collections
We are aware that parts of Treharris, Merthyr Vale, Town and Plymouth Wards are still awaiting refuse/recycling collections, and that other areas have experienced delays in collections over the festiv… Content last updated: 08 January 2026
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Corporate Self-Assessment
We continually review our performance throughout the year. Our self-evaluation challenges services to look at: What difference they are making How well they are delivering services, and How effective… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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Education Other Than at School
Tuition is provided to support pupils of statutory school age on a short-term basis who are unable, because of their medical needs, to attend school. Tuition is not a long-term alternative to attendin… Content last updated: 20 August 2025
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Extra Care
Extra Care offers an additional housing option for people over 50 who are struggling to manage at home. Ty Cwm, situated in Twynyrodyn, is a bespoke and modern scheme that provides 24 hour support for… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Religion, Values and Ethics (RVE)
All local authorities are legally required to have a group that monitors and advises on religious education. The Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) has performed this function i… Content last updated: 19 December 2025
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Environmental Health Fees and Charges
The Environmental Health Department carries out a variety of services. Some of these have a set fee or a service charge charge. Charges are reviewed on an annual basis. Services with a fee or charge … Content last updated: 12 January 2026
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Charitable and Discretionary Relief
Charities are entitled to relief from rates on any non-domestic property, which is wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes. Relief is given at 80% of the rate bill, and billing authorities have… Content last updated: 01 April 2026