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Housing Support Grant

Housing Support Programme Background The Supporting People Programme was established in 2003 following transitional housing benefit. The Supporting People Programme commissioned Housing Related Suppor… Content last updated: 06 February 2025

Sensory Impairment

Services For People With Sensory Impairments (Adults and Children) If you are having difficulties due to sensory problems, the Directorate, together with other organisations, may be able to help. We… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

What if I'm unable to make decisions?

The Mental Capacity Act 2005 affects people aged 16 or over and provides a framework to protect people who may not be able to make decisions for themselves. A lack of capacity could be because of a se… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Managing personal financial affairs

If you feel that you are unable to manage your own financial affairs or you know of an individual that requires support, we may be able to assist. The department may be able to assist in either of the… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Environmental Information Request

You can also email your request directly to the Freedom of Information Officer at FOI@merthyr.gov.uk For postal requests please send to: Freedom of Information OfficerMerthyr Tydfil County Borough Cou… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Scrutiny Committees

Scrutiny is an umbrella term covering a wide range of roles with key legislative responsibility for: Holding the Cabinet to account Policy Review and Development Reviewing and scrutinising the perfor… Content last updated: 09 June 2025

Liam looking forward to virtual Christmas lights switch-on

Homegrown Love Island winner Liam Reardon is very much looking forward to being part of this year’s Merthyr Tydfil ‘virtual’ Christmas lights switch-on radio broadcast. Our popular local resident said… Content last updated: 10 November 2021

Members sought for Local Access Forum

Are you – or do you know someone else who might be - interested in helping to protect and maintain access to Merthyr Tydfil’s rights of way and green spaces? The County Borough Council is currently se… Content last updated: 16 January 2023

Statement on our financial position

Over the last few weeks and months this country has been exposed to economic turmoil. The early signs are this; Our Council, like every other Council in Wales, will be facing unprecedented financial… Content last updated: 26 October 2022

The Big Sparkle Fireworks Display is back for 2023!

The Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfa… Content last updated: 18 October 2023

Two Tone Vapes Ltd prosecuted for selling a vape to a 15 year old girl

The Trading Standards Service at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council recently prevented the sale of age restricted goods to a child. There is currently considerable concern over young people accessi… Content last updated: 26 January 2024

The Council responds to issues raised around the recording of Council meetings and minutes

- An administrative error after the 5 March 2025 Full Council Meeting led to the wrong video being uploaded. It was corrected promptly with the full recording made available on 10 March 2025. (Availa… Content last updated: 08 April 2025

Five Essential Ways to Protect Yourself from Rogue Traders

Rogue traders use pushy tactics to make you agree to work. Protect yourself with these simple steps: Verify Their Identity – Ask for ID, check online reviews, and verify their credentials with offici… Content last updated: 03 September 2025

Reporting Highways Issues

Please note that there are online forms available to report: Blocked Drains Potholes Damaged Traffic Lights Overgrown Vegetation, Trees and Hedges Missing or Damaged Manhole or Gulley Covers Missing… Content last updated: 04 April 2024

Verges

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council's responsibilities Hedges, trees, etc growing along boundaries within the highway are usually owned by adjoining landowners. However we are responsible for the ef… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

Counselling

Merthyr Tydfil School Counselling Service What Is Counselling? Sometimes it is hard to talk to our friends or family about issues that are bothering us. Counselling is an opportunity to talk about the… Content last updated: 17 August 2023

Inspire 2 Achieve 16-19

Inspire 2 Achieve (I2A) Programme Are you aged 16-19yrs and currently unemployed? We support anyone between these ages who are looking for support into employment or training opportunities. Are you 1… Content last updated: 06 March 2024

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