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Free Employment & Training Support

Our team of Employment Mentors provide one-to-one mentoring and employment support in the community, helping people to train and upskill, empowering them to build the confidence and experience that th… Content last updated: 18 August 2025

Air Pollution

Atmospheric Pollution and Air Quality Air Quality Air quality indicates how healthy the air we breathe is. Air pollution leads to poor air quality. This can affect human, animal and plant health and t… Content last updated: 09 June 2025

Salaries, Expenses and Allowances

Councillor salaries The Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales produces an Annual Report, which sets out the type and levels of payments that authorities may or must make available to their members… Content last updated: 18 September 2025

Ty Enfys Dementia Care Unit first in UK to receive Level 1 ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ Accreditation

Last week, Kier Hardie’s Ty Enfys Dementia Day Care Unit received the ‘Meaningful Care Matters’ outstanding accreditation, a first to be awarded in Wales. The audit by Meaningful Care Matters (MCM) fo… Content last updated: 20 January 2022

Merthyr foster carer ‘brings something to the table’ to support young people in the area

Julie Howells hopes sharing their fostering moments will encourage more people to become carers. This Foster Care Fortnight™, Foster Wales Merthyr is calling on people in the area to consider becomin… Content last updated: 13 May 2024

Dental care crisis in Wales: Llais calls for urgent action to ensure fair access for all

Access to NHS dental care in Wales is in crisis. One-third of people we heard from were unable to find a dentist or were stuck on lengthy waiting lists. Children, older adults, disabled people, and lo… Content last updated: 19 November 2024

Gwaunfarren pupils celebrated by the UK Film Industry

On Tuesday, 25 March 2025, pupils from Gwaunfarren Primary School, held a special screening of their youth-made animation, Dai’s Dilemma. The event was a fantastic way for the young animators to celeb… Content last updated: 03 April 2025

This June will see single-use vapes ban: guidance for businesses

The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (“the Regulations”) makes it a criminal offence to supply or offer to supply (including for free) single-use vape products to… Content last updated: 08 May 2025

‘Cyfarthfa: Juxtaposed’ Arts Prize Winners Announced

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery’s new arts prize, Cyfarthfa: Juxtaposed, opened this May. Launched as part of Cyfarthfa’s bicentenary celebrations, the exhibition features the work of 76 artis… Content last updated: 11 June 2025

Gas pipeline emergencies

SMELL GAS? - Ring 0800 111 999 The Pipeline Safety Regulations 1996 task local authorities with the production of emergency plans or the modification of existing plans, to cover certain Major Accident… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

Sale of Fireworks

To sell Fireworks to the public you must first obtain an Explosives Storage Licence Once you are licensed to store the fireworks, you can sell fireworks at the following times without needing a furth… Content last updated: 05 May 2022

Employability Partnership

The Employability Partnership is co-ordinated within the Adult & Families Social Regeneration Department and it’s aim is to assist local people to engage in activities that benefit their health an… Content last updated: 12 June 2023

Eco Scheme

ECO4 is the latest Energy Company Obligation scheme administered by OFGEM. The aim of ECO Funding is to help those who are living in fuel poverty and vulnerable to the risk of living in a cold home, a… Content last updated: 02 October 2025

Abandoned vehicles

The Council is responsible for the inspection and removal of abandoned vehicles on public land and public roads. Abandoned vehicles on private land are the responsibility of the landowner. However, if… Content last updated: 17 October 2025

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

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