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  • Sensory/Immersive Room

    The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach is home to a state of the art Sensory, Immersive Room and Sensory Lending Library. It is full of wonderful and exciting equipment and play activities sui… Content last updated: 13 February 2026

  • Land, Property and Facilities

    From looking for business premises and local land searches to registering premises. Content last updated: 30 October 2024

  • Open Data

    We are committed to publishing increasing amounts of our data to promote openness and transparency. Content last updated: 07 June 2019

  • SAB (SuDS Approval Body)

    Apply for MTCBC SAB approval and find further information on Schedule 3 of the Flood and Water Management Act. Content last updated: 28 March 2022

  • How to Recycle Correctly

    Help us recycle by putting the right material in the right container or bin. Content last updated: 24 December 2021

  • Black Recycling Box

    Recycling boxes - Collected every week Each household will have three recycling boxes, one for paper, one for glass bottles and jars and one for cardboard. NB: from 5th April 2021 card and glass must… Content last updated: 21 March 2025

  • Conservation Areas

    A conservation area is an area of special architectural or historic interest, which the Council has identified worth protecting. Section 69 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Ac… Content last updated: 24 March 2022

  • Alcohol and Entertainment licence

    The Licensing Act 2003 introduced a new licensing system administered by the local authority in its capacity as the Licensing Authority for its area, and amalgamated six existing licensing regimes (al… Content last updated: 16 January 2026

  • Septic Tank and Cesspit Emptying

    In some situations it is not possible to connect the drainage system of a property to a mains drainage system. Most commonly non-mains drainage is found in rural areas. It is effective if correctly ma… Content last updated: 09 August 2023

  • Help to live at home Independently

    Our aim is to help people stay living safely at home for as long as possible. If you’re struggling with any areas of living independently, there are a range of solutions and services to help you. Content last updated: 27 January 2022

  • Help with Funeral Costs

    Help with funeral costs is not administered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Please see the Government website for further details on what to do after someone dies. Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Composting

    To buy a compost bin you can use our online form. Once the fee has been paid it will be delivered directly to you. Reduce your waste by a third Vegetable peelings, prunings, paper and a list of other… Content last updated: 31 March 2026

  • Do you need Consumer Advice?

    Consumer advice is provided by Citizens Advice Consumer Service who offer free, confidential and impartial advice on consumer issues. Their website provides lots of information and advice about what y… Content last updated: 02 November 2022

  • Social Enterprises

    Social Enterprises are businesses that trade to tackle social problems, improve communities, people’s life chances, or the environment. Like any business, social enterprises aim to generate surpluses… Content last updated: 13 June 2019

  • Scrap Metal Dealers

    The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 was brought in to tackle the rise of metal theft, which can result in significant disruption, cost and upset to our communities. Residents who want to dispose of house… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

  • Scheduled Ancient Monuments

    Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has 48 Scheduled Ancient Monuments (SAM). SAMs are structures, archaeological sites or ruins which have little economic use. SAMs under the Ancient Monuments and… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

  • Housing Benefit

    Housing Benefit provides help with paying rent if you are on a low income. Content last updated: 30 March 2022

  • Council Tax

    From online services to problems paying and Council Tax. Content last updated: 17 November 2025

  • School admissions

    Apply for a School place and how to appeal if you don’t get the School of your choice. Content last updated: 09 October 2023

  • Annual Accounts

    The publication of the Statement of Accounts is an annual statutory requirement and is subject to external audit. The provisional Statement of Accounts are to be completed by 31st May following the 31… Content last updated: 30 January 2026

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