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Budget consultation 2025/26 results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say on this year’s Budget Consultation – we had over 1,500 residents participate this year, which is our highest number yet. The images below… Content last updated: 25 June 2025
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Selling your empty property
One of the quickest and easiest ways to deal with your empty property is to sell it. Even if the property is in poor condition and requires a full renovation there are plenty of builders or developer… Content last updated: 08 July 2025
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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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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
Statement - The Rise in Racist Hate Incidents following the EU Referendum Result - En
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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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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