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SAB advice and guidance

From January 7th 2019, all new developments of at least 2 properties or over 100m2 of construction area will require sustainable drainage to manage on-site surface water. The Surface water drainage… Content last updated: 22 February 2023

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: 08 April 2022

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

Rent Smart Wales Landlords

Do you rent out a property in Wales? Landlords and agents are now required by law to be registered or licenced. A new law has been introduced in Wales which applies to all landlords and agents of priv… Content last updated: 30 June 2021

Renewal Areas

The main purpose of Renewal Areas is to improve living conditions in areas which require regeneration. The statutory basis for Renewal Areas is set out in the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, as… Content last updated: 08 November 2023

Cardiff Capital Region City Deal Joint Cabinet

The Cardiff Capital Region is comprised of ten local authorities: Blaenau Gwent; Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taff; Torfaen; and Vale of Glamorg… Content last updated: 07 March 2024

Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP)

If you are getting Housing Benefit but are still finding it hard to pay your rent, you may be able to get extra help by applying for a Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs). If you are no longer claim… Content last updated: 04 June 2024

School Council pupils question Councillors on local environmental issues

Councillors recently held a virtual meeting session with school council pupils from Bedlinog Community Primary School and Trelewis Primary School. Jacob, Rhys, Charlie, and Lacey questioned Cabinet me… Content last updated: 08 August 2022

Relaunch of SETS grants to support tourism industry, sport and community groups

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has relaunched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterpr… Content last updated: 13 May 2022

Diversity a Grand slam for Edwardsville Girls Rugby Team

Girls at Edwardsville Primary School have tackled their way to the semi-final of the Urdd eisteddfod tournaments, playing within a TAG rugby team and championing diversity in sport. The girl’s rugby t… Content last updated: 09 June 2023

Go Team Astro! Caedraw zooms into First Place at F1 National Finals

A small but mighty team from Caedraw Primary School made the long journey to Birmingham to compete in the F1 in Schools UK National Finals. Held at the NEC, the Autosport Show hosts the Formula 1 in S… Content last updated: 30 January 2023

Council employability project makes finals of national awards

An innovative project supporting young people who have experienced barriers to employment has resulted in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council becoming a finalist in a national public sector awards p… Content last updated: 09 March 2023

50+ Information and Advice

The Strategy for Older People The third phase of the Strategy for Older People in Wales was published in 2013. The themes of the strategy were: Social Resources Environmental Resources Financial Reso… Content last updated: 03 January 2023

Breakfast clubs

The Welsh Assembly Government Primary School Free Breakfast Initiative The Welsh Assembly Government made a commitment to provide for all children of primary school age registered in maintained primar… Content last updated: 11 November 2024

Placement in Mainstream Schools

Children with ALN all have learning difficulties or disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of the same age. These children may need extra or different help from that giv… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

Support for Ukraine

Support for Ukrainian refugees. How can you assist Ukrainian residents affected by the war in Ukraine. Homes for Ukrainian refugees: register your interest If you want to offer a home to people fleein… Content last updated: 08 August 2024

MTYM May 2022 Newsletter

Bore da The MTYM Centre young musicians have all worked extremely hard this half-term polishing their BBC Ten Pieces repertoire. Rehearsals will continue until July 19 2022. Please note however, there… Content last updated: 04 January 2023

Personal travel budget (PTB)

What a personal travel budget (PTB) is and how to apply. A personal travel budget (PTB) is a payment for you to spend on your child’s travel to school. It enables you as a family to have choice and co… Content last updated: 05 November 2024

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