Privacy Notice £500 Payment for Carers Scheme
Start Up Grant Guidance Notes
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Apply for Building Regulations Approval
Application Form Guidance Submission Details Unauthorised works applications should use the ‘Regularisation’ option, other proposals can choose either the ‘Full plans’ or ‘Building Notice’ options, ho… Content last updated: 14 June 2023
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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
SD14 - Replacement LDP Deposit Plan Consultation Report December 2018
Pupil Attendance Handbook 2023-2026
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Freedom of Information Act Advice
Freedom of Information Act 2000 Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to openness in its operations. To this end, it is working to make as much information as possible accessible to the p… Content last updated: 16 January 2023
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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
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Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter
What is the Pontmorlais Heritage Quarter (THI)? The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is an historic building improvements grant scheme under the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) programme. Its main obj… Content last updated: 24 January 2022
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The role of a Councillor
There are 30 local Councillors and 11 Electoral Wards in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Local Councillors are elected at Local Government Elections and they support the needs of people livin… Content last updated: 12 November 2024
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100 Young Learners Empowered by ‘Superwomen of Construction’ in Celebration of International Women’s Day
Merthyr Tydfil, March 2025 – In an exciting and inspiring event held to mark International Women’s Day, 100 Year 8 learners from across the Borough were treated to a day filled with empowerment, motiv… Content last updated: 17 March 2025
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Builders Skips on the Highways
Skip permit - Apply for a permit To deposit a skip/container on the public highway, you need a permit from the local authority. No person or company may deposit a skip/container on the highway without… Content last updated: 07 July 2025
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Biodiversity in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
The Environment (Wales) Act 2016 Section 6 of the Environment (Wales) Act 2016 introduced an enhanced biodiversity and resilience of ecosystems duty (the S6 duty) for public authorities in the exercis… Content last updated: 08 June 2023
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Hackney carriage drivers licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with the Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a dut… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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Private Hire Drivers Licence
Any person driving a licensed vehicle must be licensed as a hackney carriage and/or private hire vehicle driver with Licensing Authority where they intend to work. Licensing Authorities have a duty to… Content last updated: 20 January 2026
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Post 16 College Transport
There is no statutory requirement to provide transport for post 16 learners. However, Merthyr Tydfil offers a discretionary transport service to 16 to 19 year old learners who meet the eligibility cri… Content last updated: 20 April 2026
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First Replacement Local Development Plan 2016-2031
The Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires the Council to monitor and review its Local Development Plan (LDP). Up-to-date LDPs are an essential part of the plan-led planning system under n… Content last updated: 17 June 2024
SPG Note 1 - Affordable Housing
Full application for Planning Permission Guidance Notes
Application for Outline Planning Permission with Some Matters Reserved Guidance