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Support for Pupils Learning English
There are a number of children in schools across the Local Authority for whom English is not their home language. Our Team works closely with schools to welcome new arrivals, support children with the… Content last updated: 11 March 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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Meals on Wheels
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer provides a hot delivery Meals on Wheels Service. Whilst the Council no longer provides this service, support can be provided to vulnerable people who h… Content last updated: 11 April 2024
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Check school catchment areas
The map pinpoints schools for an area, but you can find out which catchment area you are looking at by clicking anywhere else within the boundaries - a pop up will list the catchment schools for the s… Content last updated: 28 October 2024
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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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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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Transport for ALN Pupils
Many pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), a disability and/or a diagnosed medical condition will not have special transport needs, and their entitlement will be the same as for other pupils in… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
Contact Newspaper Issue 62 Welsh
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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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Ty Enfys Dementia Care Unit first in UK to receive Level 1 ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ Accreditation
Last week, Kier Hardie’s Ty Enfys Dementia Day Care Unit received the ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ outstanding accreditation, a first to be awarded in Wales. The audit by Meaningful Care Matters (MCM) fo… Content last updated: 20 January 2022
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European Funding
The European & External Funding Team provide a range of support and guidance to all projects funded in the local area through the Convergence Programme 2007-2013. Acting as Specialist European Tea… Content last updated: 29 August 2019
GGCT Strategaeth Datblygu Lleol 2014-2020
Hysbysiad Preifatrwydd - Cynllun Diswyddiad Gwirfoddol Ac Ymddeoliad Gwirfoddol Cynnar
Datganiad Bwlch Cyflog Rhwng Y Rhywiau 2022-2023
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Houses in Multiple Occupation Licence
The Housing Act 2004 places a duty on local authorities in Wales to licence houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). This is known as mandatory licensing. Mandatory licensing of houses in multiple occupa… Content last updated: 24 May 2024
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Corporate Self-Assessment
We continually review our performance throughout the year. Our self-evaluation challenges services to look at: What difference they are making How well they are delivering services, and How effective… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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Local Housing Market Assessment
The Local Housing Market Assessment (LHMA) for Merthyr Tydfil is a comprehensive analysis of the area's housing market. Its primary purpose is to inform local authorities and policymakers about curren… Content last updated: 24 July 2024
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Asbestos
What is asbestos? It is a naturally mined mineral used because it has properties of heat and chemical resistance, great strength and is almost indestructible. There are several different types (common… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter
What is the Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter (THI)? The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is an historic building improvements grant scheme under the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) programme. Its main obj… Content last updated: 24 January 2022
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Safety Partnership investigating off-road ASB
Merthyr Tydfil Community Safety Partnership is aware of current issues with off-road vehicles reported by residents on land across the county borough. The Partnership, comprising County Borough Counci… Content last updated: 28 January 2022