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Abnormal load notifications

Abnormal loads are defined in The Road Vehicles (Authorisation of Special Types) (General) Order 2003 and Subsequent Amendment Orders as any vehicle which exceeds at least one of the following limits:… Content last updated: 06 May 2022

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

Amend a birth certificate

Can I change the birth record at a later date? Please contact the Register Office who will answer any questions you may have regarding a change of record. Why would I re-register my child? If the nat… Content last updated: 25 January 2021

We’re getting ready for 20mph

The introduction of Welsh Government’s national 20mph default speed limit on 17th September 2023 is fast approaching.   To make sure we’re ready for the deadline our Highways team is busy preparing, c… Content last updated: 30 June 2023

Paint Reuse

Paint donations can now be taken to the HRC in Dowlais. To make a donation please speak to an operative on site and sign the donation log. The paint must be over 500ml in quantity and in a good usable… Content last updated: 18 June 2024

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

Single Integrated Plan

Our Vision for Merthyr Tydfil To strengthen Merthyr Tydfil’s position as the regional centre for the Heads of the Valleys, and be a place to be proud of where: People learn and develop skills to fulf… Content last updated: 26 July 2019

Explosives Storage Licence

You will need a licence from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council if you want to store explosives including fireworks up to 2,000 kg net explosive content (NEC) of adult fireworks. If you want to sto… Content last updated: 19 March 2024

Current Fees and Charges

Highways Charges New Charges 1 April 2025 Building Materials £43 £44 Drop kerb Application £134 £137 Skip Permit £43 £44 Unauthorised Skip £150 £154 Scaffolding Permit £43 £44 Unaut… Content last updated: 01 April 2025

Statement on Wellbeing Merthyr

The Council is currently working with Wellbeing Merthyr to ensure that leisure services run out of the Aberfan community Centre continue after the 1st April. The Council does not own Aberfan Leisure C… Content last updated: 07 March 2024

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Nant Morlais update: 18.12.24

We are pleased to confirm that the void at Nant Morlais has now been filled, utilities have been restored and the remaining residents are being allowed home today. We are now working with contractors… Content last updated: 18 December 2024

Emergency Plan

An emergency is defined as an event or situation that threatens serious damage to human welfare in a place in the UK, the environment of a place in the UK, or war or terrorism that threatens serious d… Content last updated: 21 February 2025

Rent Smart Wales Tenants

Do you live in the private rented sector? All tenants have the right to live in well managed and safe accommodation. By 23 November 2016 tenants should only use licensed landlord and agents for their… Content last updated: 08 November 2023