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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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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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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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Arrangements for Proclamation Day in Merthyr Tydfil
This Sunday, 11th September 2022, Proclamation Day will take place at 1:30pm outside the Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil. The Proclamation will be read by The High Sheriff, in the presence of The Lord Li… Content last updated: 14 December 2022
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Playground plans come to fruition
Plans to revamp ten local playgrounds are starting to come to fruition, with three out of the ten playgrounds already complete. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council currently manages 51 fixed play… Content last updated: 12 January 2024
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Council statement on 2024/25 budget
At a meeting of Full Council tonight, Wednesday 6th March 2024, the Council’s budget for 2024/25 was approved. Like all other local authorities across Wales, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has… Content last updated: 06 March 2024
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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)
Welsh Government School Essentials Grant 2024/25 (01.07.24-31.05.25) The Welsh Government School Essentials Grant helps eligible pupils acquire School uniform, equipment, sports kit, and kit for activ… Content last updated: 06 June 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