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Letter from the Council's Director of Education
Dear Parents and Carers, I am writing to you following a recent letter sent to all schools in Merthyr Tydfil. I want to begin by saying that I am genuinely sorry for the distress and upset that the re… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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Budget Statement following Full Council Meeting
At tonight’s Full Council meeting elected members approved the Council’s budget for 2026/27. Councillors voted to prioritise school budgets, protect vital children and adult’s social care, and strengt… Content last updated: 23 February 2026
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Leasing Scheme Wales
Unlock the benefits of Leasing Scheme Wales in Merthyr Tydfil Whether you are an experienced landlord with multiple properties or you have recently acquired a property perhaps through a relative or ch… Content last updated: 09 March 2026
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Closure Order Secured against High Street Vape Shop
A Merthyr Tydfil town centre business premise has been handed a three‑month closure order after repeated sales of illicit tobacco and vaping products. On the 11th June, Ronty Mini Market, High Street… Content last updated: 11 June 2026
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How is the money collected from Council Tax Premiums spent?
For the financial period 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026: The number of Long-Term Empty properties = 281 The number of Second Home Properties = 176 The amount of income generated from charging a pr… Content last updated: 17 June 2026
SD28 – Merthyr Tydfil Local Housing Market Assessment 2014
ED061a 311019 MTCBC Letter to Insepctor re DAM Map
2024-02-27 School Budget Forum Working Group
Statement of Wellbeing 2017-2022
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Merthyr Primary Schools Rugby World Cup 2023
We met with Mr Craig Lynch, Deputy Head at Pantysgallog Primary School, who sparked the idea of Merthyr Tydfil’s very own Primary School Rugby World Cup, taking place on Wednesday 18 October, 10am-2pm… Content last updated: 05 October 2023
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Let’s Talk Recycling in Merthyr Tydfil
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has made great strides in recent years. Our recycling rate has climbed from just under 50% a decade ago to over 64% today. That’s thanks to the hard work of our r… Content last updated: 17 October 2025
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Two Welsh Castles Shortlisted for ‘Oscars of the Museums World’
Two castles located in South Wales have been nominated at this year’s Museums and Heritage Awards. Cyfarthfa200, the campaign celebrating the 200th birthday of Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil, has… Content last updated: 12 May 2026
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Light nuisances and light pollution
What Is Light Nuisance? Section 102 of the Clean Neighbourhoods Act 2005 amended the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to include a new form of legal nuisance namely "artificial light emitted from pre… Content last updated: 17 May 2022
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Private Water Supplies
A private water supply is any water supply which is not provided by a water company, such as Dwr Cymru/ Welsh Water. It is not a ‘mains’ supply and is therefore private. The source of the supply may… Content last updated: 22 July 2025
Application for an Approval Certificate (Premises or Vehicle)
Anxiety in children and the Coronavirus
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Scrutiny Work Programmes (November 2015)