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Empty Residential Properties
Over the past decade the issue of empty properties has gained prominence at both a national and local level. In Merthyr Tydfil a survey carried out in 2009 identified 514 homes that were classified as… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Former YMCA building update
Last Friday 11th March an emergency road closure was put in place to allow contractors to undertake structural works to one of our historic buildings, located in Pontmorlais. The landmark, which is th… Content last updated: 15 March 2022
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Work about to begin on YMCA transformation
Planned structural work is about to begin on the £8.6m refurbishment of the former YMCA building as a high quality multiple commercial unit economic hub for local businesses. The Grade II Listed build… Content last updated: 14 April 2022
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Come to Merthyr Tydfil and get creative!
Local people interested in learning more about radio production and story and screenwriting have the opportunity this weekend to join a series of free courses at two Merthyr Tydfil venues. Redhouse C… Content last updated: 17 June 2022
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Operation to enforce smoking ban at Prince Charles Hospital
On 8th June officers from the Council’s Public Protection Team and Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board carried out a joint patrol at Prince Charles Hospital to ensure the ban on smoking on hospital grounds… Content last updated: 16 June 2023
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Glancing into the Future at Successful Careers Fair
The College, Merthyr Tydfil was jam packed with employers on Monday 10 July 2023, as the Cyfarthfa Cluster Primary Schools and Cyfarthfa High School, joined together in partnership with The College an… Content last updated: 20 July 2023
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Local Housing Allowance (LHA)
How much will I get? The amount of Housing Benefit/ Local Housing Allowance rate you receive is based on the number of bedrooms your household needs. One bedroom is counted for: each adult or adult c… Content last updated: 18 February 2025
Raising Aspirations Raising Standards 2021 2026
28. South East Wales Valleys Local Transport Plan January 2015.pdf
South East Wales Valleys Local Transport Plan January 2015
SD40 – South East Wales Valleys Local Transport Plan January 2015
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Trading Standards Business Advice
A number of resources are available designed to help businesses comply with the law. Business Companion Business Companion provides information for businesses and individuals that need to know about t… Content last updated: 11 January 2023
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Goetre Lane Clean-up a Massive Success
Last week, a 600-manhour weeklong clean-up operation took place around the Goetre Lane area to tidy up the mess that had been caused by fly tippers. Volunteers from the Gurnos Men’s Project assisted… Content last updated: 29 October 2021
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Schools, care homes and council buildings switching to energy-saving technology
Over the past five months over 4000 inefficient light fittings have been upgraded to low energy LED lighting and 600 Solar Panels have been installed on MTCBC buildings and schools as part of the coun… Content last updated: 19 November 2021
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Update: Abnormal load travelling through Merthyr Tydfil
We have been advised by Allelys, the haulage company responsible for transporting the abnormal load vehicle, that the second of the transportations are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 February 2… Content last updated: 14 February 2024
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Homelessness Prevention Fund
The purpose of this funding is to top up the discretionary homelessness prevention funds that the Local Authority currently utilises to prevent and alleviate homelessness. This discretionary funding c… Content last updated: 20 August 2024
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Business Continuity Advice
Business Continuity– Is It Necessary? If Business Continuity is a new concept for your organisation then securing the support of senior management is vitally important. This will help to ensure that t… Content last updated: 25 November 2024
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Animal Boarding licence
Any person who wishes to carry on a business of providing accommodation for other people’s cats or dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. This licence is require… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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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
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Replacement Local Development Plan 2016 - 2031