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The Scala live music license reviewed at committee
Following noise complaints, The Scala’s live music license was reviewed at a recent licensing committee. Concerns were raised by a local resident and a business owner around noise levels at the venue.… Content last updated: 17 April 2024
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Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School
Project Description: Blessed Carlo Acutis (BCA) Catholic School is currently operating across four separate sites - St Aloysius Campus, St Illtyd's Campus, St Mary's Campus, and Bishop Hedley Campus.… Content last updated: 22 May 2024
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School Essentials Grant (clothing grant)
The Welsh Government School Essentials Grant helps eligible pupils acquire School uniform, equipment, sports kit, and kit for activities outside of school for your child. The scheme is targeted specif… Content last updated: 04 June 2025
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Teaching and learning
Parents of homeschooled children are responsible for their child’s education, but Merthyr Council has a legal duty to ensure that the education they receive is appropriate. Our Elective Home Education… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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The EAL Base
The EAL/GT Base at Ty Dysgu Dowlais is a fully equipped suite where pupils who are new to English or in the early stages of language acquisition can receive intensive language support. We also welcome… Content last updated: 11 March 2024
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Rates Relief for Empty Properties
Empty business properties are exempt from paying business rates for three months after the property becomes unoccupied. There are additional exemptions for certain types of property or for properties… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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Improvement Relief
From 1 April 2024, the Welsh Government is providing Improvement Relief to ratepayers investing in improvements to their non-domestic properties which will support their business. The relief will dela… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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The Duke of Edinburgh 1921 - 2021
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this mo… Content last updated: 10 April 2021
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Transitional Relief
From 1 April 2023, following the revaluation, the Welsh Government is providing all ratepayers whose liability is increasing by more than £300, as a consequence of revaluation, with transitional relie… Content last updated: 23 July 2024
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LGBT+ History Month 2023
We’re proud to support LGBT+ History Month 2023 throughout February #LGBTHM23 🏳️🌈🌈Our flag is flying high to celebrate diversity within our communities.LGBT+ History Month is an exciting, informat… Content last updated: 01 February 2023
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Gully Grate or Manhole Cover
Report a Manhole Cover Manhole Covers are found in roads and pavements, are solid and usually belong to Welsh Water or MTCBC. If it belongs to Welsh Water, we will attend site and make the area safe… Content last updated: 05 March 2024
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School Budget Forum - 2024/2025 Academic Year
2024-10-18 School Budget Forum Minutes 2024-12-10 School Budget Forum Minutes 2025-01-08 School Budget Forum Minutes 2025-01-21 School Budget Forum Minutes Content last updated: 03 April 2025
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Statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) inspections
"All schools and council-run childcare settings in Merthyr Tydfil have been inspected and no Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been found. "With school inspections complete our inspect… Content last updated: 08 September 2023
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Wheeled Bin
From 1st April 2025 there will be a £18.72 administration and delivery charge for any replacement wheeled bins. Collected every two weeks and must be put out by 7.00 a.m. on your collection day. Plea… Content last updated: 29 April 2025