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Council Tax Exemptions
Should your property be exempt from paying Council Tax? Some properties are exempt from Council Tax. There are time limits for how long some of the exemptions can be allowed. If you think your propert… Content last updated: 06 March 2026
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Become a Councillor
Who can become a Councillor? Provided you meet the criteria below you could become a Councillor for your Ward. There are no formal qualifications required and Wales needs more women, LGBTQ+ people, d… Content last updated: 17 March 2026
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Regional Choristers from Merthyr Tydfil Join Cardiff Singers for a Thousand Voices at Codi Llais
Pupils from Merthyr Tydfil joined schools from across Cardiff and the Vale this week to take part in Codi Llais, a vibrant celebration of music and song that filled the Welsh capital with the sound of… Content last updated: 23 April 2026
Supporting and developing staff
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters Following Outline Approval Guidance
Application for Removal or Variation of a Condition Following Grant of Planning Permission
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20mph speed limit
Update: September 17, 2024Every council in Wales was asked to collect residents’ feedback on 20mph limits so that they could assess this against revised Welsh Government guidance on setting 30mph spee… Content last updated: 24 June 2025
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‘Master plan’ will see town centre diversify and thrive
The County Borough Council has announced ambitious long-term plans to help Merthyr Tydfil ‘buck the national trend of high street decline’ and transform into a thriving town centre. A team of urban de… Content last updated: 14 July 2022
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Council seeks public views on Merthyr Tydfil’s City Status application
At a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 8th September 2021 a presentation was shared with all elected members on a proposed bid to obtain City Status for Merthyr Tydfil. There was overwhelming support… Content last updated: 10 September 2021
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Lights, Camera, Action! as Pen Y Dre Pupils Address Homophobic Bullying
Recently, students at Pen Y Dre comprehensive school in Merthyr Tydfil took part in a short film called 'Look at Us' which shines a light on the the issue of bullying, based on sexual orientation. Ffi… Content last updated: 28 July 2022
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Banners on buses - choose Welsh-medium education!
The 'Cymraeg i Bawb' (Welsh for All) Partnership has launched a Welsh-medium education promotion campaign featuring banners outside schools and short videos and now for the next month, the message can… Content last updated: 25 February 2025
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Paying for Care
Some of the services provided by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council are free – such as information, advice and assessments regarding what help you and your carer may need. However, if you are asses… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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Council Tax Bands and Charges
For 2026/2027, the levels of Council Tax for a band D property are as follows: Breakdown Cost Merthyr Tydfil C.B.C: £2,186.33 The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales: £405.14 M… Content last updated: 18 March 2026
CTM Case Studies - 2024
Plan For Neighbourhoods Board Meeting 24th of October 2025 Minutes
M7-MTCBC
M7-MTCBC replacement
Your Guide to Merthyr Tydfil's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs)
Adroddiad Hunanasesu Corfforaethol 2021-22