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Asbestos

What is asbestos? It is a naturally mined mineral used because it has properties of heat and chemical resistance, great strength and is almost indestructible. There are several different types (common… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Lifeline ‘Peace of Mind’ Service (Community Alarms)

We all cherish our independence and the comforts of our own home. But there is sometimes the worry that living alone could mean living at risk. For a small weekly charge, anyone who may need to summon… Content last updated: 15 September 2025

Planning Enforcement

The Planning Enforcement Team investigates possible breaches of planning control. These could include instances where development has been undertaken without planning permission or has not been comple… Content last updated: 26 October 2021

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

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

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

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

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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