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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
Deferred Payments for Property Owners 2024
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Planning Enforcement
The Planning Enforcement Team investigates possible breaches of planning control. These could include instances where development has been undertaken without planning permission or has not been comple… Content last updated: 26 October 2021
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Planning Search and Weekly Lists
Public Access is a free online service that allows you to view details of planning applications received by the Council. Public Access allows you to: View submitted application forms, drawings and at… Content last updated: 06 May 2025
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Development control
The Development Control section of the Town Planning Division deals with the determination of planning applications, the enforcement of breaches of planning control, and provides advice to members of… Content last updated: 06 May 2022
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CCTV Information
CCTV plays a significant role in reducing crime and disorder, increasing community safety and public reassurance as well as assisting the Police in investigating crime. The Merthyr Tydfil County Borou… Content last updated: 17 January 2023
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Council Awarded Silver by the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious Ministry of Defence (MoD) Silver Award for its Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme includes bronze, silver, and gold aw… Content last updated: 09 August 2023
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Merthyr Tydfil hits recycling target for eighth consecutive year
Residents of Merthyr Tydfil recycled, composted, or re-used 64.8% of waste in the past year – surpassing the Welsh Government (WG) target of 64%! Although we reduced the amount of waste we sent to E… Content last updated: 08 December 2023
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Residents urged to report fraud
This week is International Fraud Awareness Week, so we’re shining a spotlight on fraud. Although often hidden, fraud is the most pervasive and evolving crime in society today and the challenge it pres… Content last updated: 20 November 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil Hosts Celebration Conference Showcasing Community Focused Schools
A landmark event celebrating the success and achievements of Community Focused Schools (CFS) brought together partners from across Wales. Held at the Orbit Centre on March 14, the conference spotlight… Content last updated: 02 May 2025
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Pavements obstructions
Obstructions on the Highways. It is an offence to obstruct the free passage of the highway. Obstructions are objects which have been unlawfully placed on or which overhang the highway. Such obstructio… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Work related Accreditation and Training
Inspire2 Achieve offer a wide variety of training courses to suit all levels, abilities and circumstances. The delivery of courses will vary from 1 day taster sessions to more in-depth and advanced t… Content last updated: 07 March 2024
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Major Restoration Works to Revitalise Historic Cyfarthfa Castle
Significant restoration work is set to rejuvenate Cyfarthfa Castle, with major improvements scheduled to commence in January. The comprehensive renovation project will address critical structural need… Content last updated: 16 December 2025
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Pet Shop licence
Any person who runs a pet shop needs to be licensed under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021. This includes sales of animals from shops, domestic p… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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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: 16 January 2026
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Performing Animals registration
Any person who exhibits or trains performing animals needs to be registered with their local authority under the Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 1925. You must register if you keep or train anima… Content last updated: 16 January 2026