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Street Collections Licence
Any person who intends to either collect money or sell articles for the benefit of charitable or other purposes in any street (which includes any highway, public bridge, road, lane, footpath, square,… Content last updated: 26 November 2024
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School admission appeals
Every school in Merthyr Tydfil has an admission number which is set by reference to the school’s capacity to accommodate pupils. The following information relates to admission arrangements for communi… Content last updated: 29 July 2025
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Youth Forum, Youth Cabinet & Youth Mayor
The Young People’s Participation service ensures that young people are provided with the opportunity to influence and shape the services that affect them in line with the United Nation Convention on t… Content last updated: 17 October 2025
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'Now Is A Good Time' Campaign calls for more people to adopt
This National Adoption Week (October 20 to 26), the National Adoption Service for Wales is asking more Welsh people to consider adoption when planning their families as part of its ‘Now Is a Good Time… Content last updated: 20 October 2025
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What If I Don’t Agree?
If you don’t agree with a decision made by the school, ask to speak to the class teacher, Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCO) or the Headteacher, so they can discuss this with you. Some thin… Content last updated: 24 November 2025
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Street Cafe Licence
Permissions to place tables and chairs on the highway are granted under Part VIIA of the Highways Act 1980. In Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre the scheme has been introduced to encourage the provision of a… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence
All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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Private Hire Operators Licence
Private Hire vehicles and drivers may only be despatched by a licensed Private Hire Operator. A person or limited company can apply for an operator’s licence to operate from a premises within the bor… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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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
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Aberfan’s New 3G Facility Officially Opens as Village prepares to mark 60th Anniversary of disaster
Today saw the official opening of the newly refurbished 3G facility in Aberfan by Jack Sargeant MS, Minister for Culture, Skills and Social Partnership. The site, which was previously an astroturf sur… Content last updated: 05 February 2026
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Animal Boarding – Public Register
This is a list of all currently licensed animal boarders Business name Location Contact Details Royvon Dog Hotels & Training (Merthyr) LTD (Darren James) Incline Top Merthyr Tydfil CF47… Content last updated: 21 April 2026
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Councillor David Isaac appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2026/2027
Councillor David Isaac was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th May 2026, taking over from the immediate past Mayor, Councillor Paula Layton, as Fi… Content last updated: 14 May 2026
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About The Current Mayor
Councillor David Isaac appointed Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil 2026/2027 Councillor David Isaac was elected Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil at the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 13th May 2026, takin… Content last updated: 01 June 2026
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Inspire 2 Achieve 16-24
Aged 16–24 and not currently working? We’re here to support you with your next steps into employment. I2A is an LGF‑funded project designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and opportunitie… Content last updated: 25 June 2026
Guideon the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015)
Cwm Taf Morgannwg Regional Housing Support Collaborative Group Regional Statement 2022-23