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Stepping4ward
Targeted Youth Prevention Support The Stepping4ward Youth Team work with young people aged 11-25 that may be experiencing emotional wellbeing issues, they also support young people who could be at ris… Content last updated: 10 December 2024
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Flying Start Parenting
Parenting support is a specific entitlement within Flying Start. All parents/carers who live in a Flying Start area will be offered parenting support with STEP. This includes delivery of evidenced ba… Content last updated: 06 March 2025
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Additional Support
Mental Health Helpline (CALL) – 0800 132737 - - - Text HELP to 81066 Wellbeing Support - Action for Happiness Life getting you down? Speak with Merthyr Mind - Social Prescribing Financial Service… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Business Rates online
Register for an Account To register for this service, you will need: Your Account reference number The Property Postcode A valid email address Contact telephone number Register or Login Setup a Dire… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Dog Breeding licence
Any person who keeps a breeding establishment for dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014. The regulations state that a dog breeding licence is r… Content last updated: 30 October 2025
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Older People's Commissioner Completed Comprehensive Week-Long Engagement in Merthyr Tydfil
Rhian Bowen-Davies, the Older People's Commissioner for Wales, successfully concluded a week-long community visit to Merthyr Tydfil, focusing on connecting with local residents and understanding their… Content last updated: 01 December 2025
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Food business registration
Registering your Business All premises where food is stored, handled or prepared whether for profit or not, are required by law to be registered with the Local Authority. There is no charge incurred… Content last updated: 10 January 2022
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Welsh Language
Welsh Language Standards The Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011 replaced the Welsh Language Act 1993 and as part of the new legislation in Wales the Welsh Language has equal legal status with English… Content last updated: 30 June 2025
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Consultation for our Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028
What we are doing? We are consulting on our Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-2028 and we need your input and views to shape and inform our new objectives. Building upon our Strategic Equality Plan 202… Content last updated: 05 September 2023
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Council Tax Bands and Charges
For 2025/2026, the levels of Council Tax for a band D property are as follows: Breakdown Cost Merthyr Tydfil C.B.C: £2,083.21 The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales: £378.67 M… Content last updated: 02 June 2025
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Request a Pest Control Treatment
The eradication of insects and rodents which are transmitters of disease is a very significant part of the Local Authority's service to the community. Rats and mice, cockroaches, fleas and wasps are a… Content last updated: 04 February 2025
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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
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Young care experienced people in Merthyr Tydfil welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care
This Care Day (21 February), Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social… Content last updated: 21 February 2025
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Report Fly-tipping
Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of waste on any land, whether it is private or Council owned land. If you witness a fly-tipping in progress, please contact the Waste Enforcement Team on 01685 72500… Content last updated: 16 July 2024
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Community and Day Centres
The Directorate’s Day Centres assist those people who need intensive or specialist help. Finding the right one for you will depend upon an assessment of your needs. For example, you may need help with… Content last updated: 03 January 2023
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Pedestrian crossings
The Council has responsibility for the maintenance of pedestrian crossings in Merthyr Tydfil. All roads are subject to an inspection on a periodic basis and our Highway Inspector reports any problems… Content last updated: 12 January 2022
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Present Youth Mayor
On Friday 12th May 2023, the Youth Mayor Inauguration took place at the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil. Katy Richards who is 16 years of age and a student at Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic School (for… Content last updated: 09 November 2023
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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