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  • Appeals

    What if i want to Appeal a decision by the SAB?  We believe that a negotiated solution is best when dealing with disputes around SAB decisions. However a formal mechanism for appealing a SAB decision … Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Money and legal matters

    How to access financial support, what you might be eligible for and how it's worked out. Content last updated: 15 February 2023

  • Play in Merthyr Tydfil

  • Taxi Licences

    Information on, and how to apply for the various taxi licences. Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Play Wales campaign

  • Open Access Play Provision Leaflet

  • Traffic Management

    How to request new road markings, how to apply for road closures, traffic scheme information and more. Content last updated: 26 March 2025

  • Civil partnerships

    Civil Partnerships - What Are They? The Civil Partnership Act came into force on the 5th December 2005, enabling same sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their relationship. The Civil Partnersh… Content last updated: 07 April 2026

  • Their Majesties The King and Queen visit Cyfarthfa Castle for double celebration

    On Friday, 14th November, Their Majesties The King and Queen will visit Cyfarthfa Castle to meet members of the local community, businesses and well-known Welsh cultural figures, to celebrate His Maje… Content last updated: 13 November 2025

  • Preparing for Emergencies

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has prepared a Major Incident Plan capable of dealing with events from a vast range of major emergencies. The Major Incident Plan provides a framework for an imme… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

  • Decarbonisation

    The Welsh Government have an ambition for the public sector to be Carbon Neutral by 2030 in response to climate change.  The effects of climate change are already shaping our lives. As Greenhouse gase… Content last updated: 19 November 2024

  • Roads, Footways and Pavements

    Current roadworks, roads maintenance, and how to report a roadside issue Content last updated: 26 March 2025

  • Revamped Canolfan and playground will reopen in autumn

    Unavailability of construction materials numerous unforeseen complications on site and backlogs due to the pandemic means that the £900,000 redevelopment of the Canolfan at Cyfarthfa Park will not be… Content last updated: 04 June 2021

  • Data Protection Requests

    Once the information has been received by the requestor, the legislation gives individuals a right to have any inaccuracies corrected or the personal information erased where it is no longer appropria… Content last updated: 11 January 2023

  • Recite Me User Guide

  • Explosives Storage Licence

    You will need a licence from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council if you want to store explosives including fireworks up to 2,000 kg net explosive content (NEC) of adult fireworks. If you want to sto… Content last updated: 16 January 2026

  • Learning Disabilities

    Learning Disabilities We support people with learning disabilities to be independent as possible through the provision of a range of services. Where necessary we work in partnership with Health, and E… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

  • Child Employment licence

    The Education Welfare Service is responsible for the monitoring and issuing of licences relating to the employment of children within Merthyr Tydfil. A child is employed if he/she assists in any trade… Content last updated: 29 January 2026

  • Free weekend Christmas parking for Merthyr Tydfil shoppers

    Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have the added incentive again this year of free weekend town centre parking, starting on Saturday (13 November). The County Borough Council and Big Heart of Merth… Content last updated: 06 June 2023

  • Mobile food vehicles

    Mobile Food Vehicles must be registered with the authority in the same way as other food premises.  This is free and must be done 28 days before trade commences.  The local authority that you must reg… Content last updated: 29 October 2019

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