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Designated Vehicle List

February 2024 Designated for the purposes of Section 165 Equality Act 2010 Please note: Plate numbers with HC prefix indicate that the vehicle is a Hackney Carriage vehicle, plate numbers with a PV pr… Content last updated: 14 February 2024

Planning Advice and Guidance

Find out if you need planning permission Planning permission may be required from the Council:- • To extend your home • Construct garages or outbuildings • Walls and fencing • Erect decking and retain… Content last updated: 21 February 2024

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

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

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

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

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

Post 16 College Transport

There is no statutory requirement to provide transport for post 16 learners. However, Merthyr Tydfil offers a discretionary transport service to 16 to 19 year old learners who meet the eligibility cri… Content last updated: 17 April 2024

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

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: 29 May 2024

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: 23 July 2024

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 2024

Noise complaints

Noise Complaints Sound is an everyday part of our lives and can arise from a wide range of sources or activities including speech, music, equipment, animals, etc. On occasions it can cause annoyance a… Content last updated: 07 June 2021

Sensory Impairment

Services For People With Sensory Impairments (Adults and Children) If you are having difficulties due to sensory problems, the Directorate, together with other organisations, may be able to help. We… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

Private Hire Drivers Licence

Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a duty to… Content last updated: 20 September 2023

Hackney carriage drivers licence

Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with the Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a dut… Content last updated: 20 September 2023

School Term and Holiday Dates

Academic Year 2024/2025 TERM TERM BEGINS HALF TERM STARTS HALF TERM ENDS TERM ENDS AUTUMN2024 Monday2 September Monday28 October Friday1 November Friday20 December SPRING2025 Monday6 Januar… Content last updated: 24 July 2024

Personal travel budget (PTB)

What a personal travel budget (PTB) is and how to apply. A personal travel budget (PTB) is a payment for you to spend on your child’s travel to school. It enables you as a family to have choice and co… Content last updated: 05 November 2024

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