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Infectious diseases
There are a number of small and individual cases of food and water borne illnesses in the borough each year that are reported by local doctors, the general hospital and the general public. Each of the… Content last updated: 24 March 2022
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Snow clearance
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, as Highway Authority, is responsible for precautionary salting and snow clearance from the maintainable highways within the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough area. T… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Music Service
Hello and welcome to Merthyr Tydfil Music Service. Throughout the pandemic our aim as a Music Service has been to keep our community making music by delivering music in a variety of ways because, as w… Content last updated: 28 February 2022
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Pavements - personal injury
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for the maintenance of a safe carriageway and footway network in its area, with the exception of the trunk roads, which are the responsibility of t… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Youth Support Project
The Youth Support Team delivers a programme of support to young people aged 10-18 on the key issues that they may be experiencing. The team help young people to consider their behaviour and risk, and… Content last updated: 10 December 2024
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Memorial Benches
Memorial benches offer a meaningful and lasting tribute to loved ones, while also providing comfortable seating for visitors in our community spaces. Your donation helps enhance accessibility and enjo… Content last updated: 21 October 2025
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Pre-Application Advice
The Council encourages and welcomes applicants and developers to engage in pre-application discussions at the earliest opportunity in the development process. The benefits of obtaining such advice ca… Content last updated: 27 November 2025
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What is Universal Credit?
From the 27th June 2018 Universal Credit replaces new claims for Housing Benefit, Income Support, Jobseekers Allowance (Income Based), Employment and Support Allowance (Income Based), Child Tax Credit… Content last updated: 27 January 2021
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Business Rates Hardship Relief
Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988 gives billing authorities (the Council) the discretion to reduce or remit the payment of rates for any ratepayer. The Council can do so where it is… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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A week to go to the jobs fair
There’s just a week to go to our 2023 jobs fair at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on 26 January. Current vacancies are set to be highlighted among 20-plus employers across a wide range of sectors. Thes… Content last updated: 19 January 2023
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Acupuncturist Registration
To carry out acupuncture, both the premises and the person carrying out the activity need to be registered with the Council. A registration form can be printed by clicking on the link on the right of… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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Existing Developments
Merthyr Tydfil has a diverse infrastructure when it comes to existing properties and developments within the Local Authority area. Merthyr boasts state of the art facilities from its flagship, Orbit B… Content last updated: 16 January 2025
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Traveller Education and Support
All parents, including Gypsies and Travellers, have a legal duty to ensure an effective education for their children. In recognition of the different circumstances of many travelling families, we can… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Heat Networks Relief
From 1 April 2024, the Welsh Government is providing Heat Networks Relief. The relief is intended to support the development and growth of this sector that is anticipated over the next decade, by help… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Instrumental and Vocal
Music Service 2021-2022 Please see the message below from the MTCBC Music Service for pupils who receive Peripatetic Music lessons in school and take part in the after school activities with the Music… Content last updated: 28 February 2022
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Correction to latest Contact Newspaper issue 60
Correction to latest Contact Newspaper issue 60, page 2 Heading - Merthyr Tydfil’s longest service Mayor hangs up his chains. The article should have stated that Councillor Howard Barrett was the long… Content last updated: 28 July 2021
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Council statement on Cyfarthfa Castle
The Council is aware that there is a petition circulating online to ‘save Cyfarthfa Castle from destruction’. A report on the proposed redevelopment of Cyfarthfa Castle was presented to Full Council o… Content last updated: 11 February 2025