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Flooding Advice, Prevention and Insurance

Advice If your property or business has been affected by flooding or you think it may become affected by flooding, it is advised that you make some necessary preparations yourself. Council operatives… Content last updated: 14 June 2021

Apply for Assisted Collection

If you are having difficulty in putting out your Wheelie Bin and recycling containers on collection day you can ask for an assisted collection where the collection teams will assist you. An assessmen… Content last updated: 21 November 2022

Street and Property Naming and Numbering

The naming and numbering of all new developments, individual properties, industrial units and streets are dealt with by the Highways Department. There is a charge for this service and all the relevant… Content last updated: 01 April 2025

Student Awards

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council no longer deals with Student Finance. Student Finance Wales, based in Llandudno Junction, is now responsible for processing, assessing and paying student finance… Content last updated: 18 December 2024

Comments, Complaints and Compliments

Have your say on Council services. Content last updated: 08 July 2021

Apply for a school place

If you would like to apply for a school place please choose one of the below links Content last updated: 14 August 2024

Food safety regulations

All food businesses are required to register with us. If you would like to register your premises please download a food business registration form. Many publications are available to assist local bus… Content last updated: 19 December 2019

Co-operative Development

Many people and communities within the County Borough are excluded from playing a full role in their own neighbourhoods. The causes are complex and varied and the effects are spread out amongst the co… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

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

Motorcycling

There are a number of different motorbike courses that suit riders of all skills and ages. It's useful to join a course to improve the standards of motorcycle riding for yourself. BikeSafe is a police… Content last updated: 01 February 2022

Registering a Birth

Registering a Birth Congratulations on your new arrival! PLEASE NOTE : THIS OFFICE OPERATES AN APPOINTMENT SYSTEM, SO PLEASE RING FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO REGISTER YOUR BABY. Merthyr Tydfil Register Offi… Content last updated: 28 May 2024

Bereavement Advice and Support

Services that provide useful help and advice with dealing with a death: Cruse Bereavement Care General advice and support is available from Cruse Bereavement Care. Offers counselling for any bereaved… Content last updated: 16 February 2023

Sensory Lending Library

The Integrated Children’s Centre in Pentrebach has a new Sensory Lending Library available for public use. The Library is full of fun and exciting products to lend for multi-sensory experiences at hom… Content last updated: 14 March 2025

Recite Me

Recite Me is innovative cloud-based software that lets visitors to our website view and use it in the way that works best for them. We have added the Recite Me web accessibility and language toolbar t… Content last updated: 02 April 2024

SAB Application Forms

Application Forms Use the links below to download Pre-application and Full application forms for submission to the MTCBC SAB. Here you can also download detailed guidance on how to complete the applic… Content last updated: 04 July 2024

CONTACT Community Newspaper

CONTACT Newspaper is our way of keeping you, our residents, informed about what's happening across Merthyr Tydfil. From events to Regeneration projects, recycling information to education news, each… Content last updated: 05 December 2024

Flooding Emergencies

Be Prepared In a flood you may find you’re without lighting, heating or a telephone line. The following simple actions will help you to be prepared. The time to think about it is now – don’t wait unti… Content last updated: 25 November 2024