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SuDS Adoption

Where does the duty to adopt apply? Under Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, subject to conditions imposed, the Local Authority must adopt SuDS that serve 2 or more properties. Whe… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

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

Managing personal financial affairs

If you feel that you are unable to manage your own financial affairs or you know of an individual that requires support, we may be able to assist. The department may be able to assist in either of the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

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

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

Foster Wales

Local Authority fostering services in Wales have today joined forces to become ‘Foster Wales’; teams across the nation combine their efforts and expertise to significantly increase the number and dive… Content last updated: 03 February 2022

Iconic Merthyr Tydfil Deli returns to the High Street after 40 years

Founded by Jim and Joan Johnson in 1982, Johnsons’ Delicatessen was once a haven of Italian meat, cheese and sweet-treats in Merthyr Tydfil — operating for more than a decade. Now, nearly 40 years lat… Content last updated: 22 December 2021

Pupils at Pantysgallog go digital with a new health and wellbeing app

Pupils at Pantysgallog primary school have been busy designing a new app called ‘miHealth’ which aims to support and promote health and wellbeing in their day-to-day lives. The initial vision for the… Content last updated: 03 August 2022

Coed y Dderwen Eco Warriors fighting for a Greener Valley

Pupils at Merthyr Tydfil’s Coed Y Dderwen Primary School have been fully embracing post-lockdown classroom time using polytunnels and forests in their personal war against climate change. Under th… Content last updated: 13 June 2022

Four of Merthyr’s Shining Stars nominated for Child of Wales Awards

The Child of Wales awards have returned for 2023, bigger and better than ever, with the aim of showcasing achievements of young people across Wales whilst raising funds for Welsh charities dedicated t… Content last updated: 16 February 2023

Rhod Gilbert urges 17–30 year olds to help patients with blood cancer on World Blood Cancer Day

Welsh national treasure, comedian, television presenter and proud Velindre Patron Rhod Gilbert is calling on 17-30 years olds to help patients with blood cancer by supporting the Welsh Blood Services’… Content last updated: 25 May 2023

Housing Complaints

Housing Conditions The Environmental Protection and Housing Enforcement team are responsible for providing the Council’s services in the areas of: Hazards in private domestic property; Disrepair to p… Content last updated: 08 November 2023

Official ground-breaking ceremony at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School

Work has officially started on the Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School, which was officially marked by a ground-breaking ceremony on Friday 25 October and officiated by the Catholic Archbishop… Content last updated: 28 October 2024

Paying for Care

Some of the services provided by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are free – such as information, advice and assessments regarding what help you and your carer may need. However, if you are asses… Content last updated: 08 May 2025

Merthyr Tydfil welcomes Coco’s Coffee & Candles!

Another exciting new business has chosen Merthyr Tydfil High Street as its home, with Coco’s Coffee & Candles being the latest shop to open in the town centre. Located at 143b High Street and Deve… Content last updated: 02 June 2025

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