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How to Vote in the May 2021 Senedd Elections
Did you know that no matter where you were born, if you live in Wales and are 16 or over, you can now vote in the 2021 Senedd Elections? This is a big change to our democracy in Wales and provides tho… Content last updated: 08 April 2021
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Three Merthyr Tydfil shops prosecuted for selling cigarettes to a 15-year-old
Three local shops in Merthyr Tydfil have been prosecuted for selling cigarettes to an underage volunteer. In April and May of this year the three shop owners were prosecuted following test operations… Content last updated: 26 June 2023
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Apply for a Van or Trailer Permit
The permit scheme is intended to stop the illegal or unfair use of HRCs for the disposal of waste. Who can apply for a Van or Trailer Permit? Any resident of Merthyr County Borough can apply. When do… Content last updated: 13 March 2024
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Rogue Trader who ripped off a Merthyr Tydfil resident is fined
A rogue trader who conned a customer out of over £18,000 has pleaded guilty to Trading Standards offences at Merthyr Magistrates Court. Elegant Driveways and Landscaping Ltd. of Hazell Drive, Newport,… Content last updated: 08 October 2024
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The St David Awards are back!
The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales. Now in their 12th year, they remain unique in recognising the exceptional achievements of ordinary unsung heroes, well-known individuals, organisa… Content last updated: 10 October 2024
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Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit?
Too many people across Merthyr Tydfil & Aberdare are currently missing out on Pension Credit so we’re encouraging anyone over State Pension age to check their eligibility.Pension Credit gives you… Content last updated: 22 October 2024
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Storing Building Materials on the Highway
If you are considering storing building materials such as bricks, or bags of sand on the carriageway, a materials license application must be submitted prior to when it is required. It is an offence t… Content last updated: 01 April 2025
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Join our Citizens Panel
Join our Citizens Panel It is our job to give all of our customers a platform to have their voices heard, and often that means seeking out the customers we don't hear from as much. We don't just want… Content last updated: 20 May 2025
Proposed SLA designations LDP 2016 -2031 Background paper
ED032 - Sustainable Statutory Standards Frequently Asked Questions
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SD46 – Site Assessment background paper June 2018
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Consultation for our Strategic Equality Plan 2024-2028
What we are doing? We are consulting on our Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-2028 and we need your input and views to shape and inform our new objectives. Building upon our Strategic Equality Plan 202… Content last updated: 05 September 2023
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Environmental information regulations
The Environmental Information Regulations 2004 came into force on 1 January 2005. The regulations give members of the public the right to access certain environmental information if that information i… Content last updated: 04 October 2018
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Residents agree plans to extend average speed cameras
Residents in parts of Merthyr Vale, Plymouth and Treharris Wards have agreed with proposals to extend the planned average speed cameras along the A4054 (Cardiff Road). The public consultation exercise… Content last updated: 28 October 2021
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The Council introduces ‘Recite Me’ making its website more accessible to residents
This week, the Council has introduced an accessibility toolbar which you can see on the website, called ‘Recite me’ with the aim of making content easier to read, hear and understand. The Recite Me ac… Content last updated: 25 January 2023
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Children Missing Education
Children and young people not receiving a suitable education are at increased risk of a range of negative outcomes that could have long term damaging consequences for their life chances. A child missi… Content last updated: 17 January 2024
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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council Leader, Councillor Geraint Thomas, comments on the need to issue a Section 188 Agreement.
Following the recent announcement of the provisional Welsh Local Government Settlement on December 20th 2023 Merthyr Tydfil is set to receive a funding increase of 3.4% for the 2024/25 financial year.… Content last updated: 17 January 2024
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Overhanging vegetation, trees or hedges
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is responsible for trees and hedges growing on the adopted highway verges. However in almost all cases, the boundary hedges and trees that are next to roads are t… Content last updated: 04 April 2024