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Open Government Licence (OGL)
You may use and re-use the information featured on this website (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium under the terms of the Open Government Licence (OGL). The OGL is a simple s… Content last updated: 25 January 2022
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Report a Grounds Maintenance Issue
Thank you for reporting a grounds maintenance issue. What happens next? We’ve sent your report to our Grounds Maintenance Team and an officer will aim to visit the area and investigate within 10 work… Content last updated: 20 June 2024
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Welsh Government Business Funding
Support from the following programmes is generally available to businesses that fit the eligibility criteria. Development Bank of Wales The Development Bank of Wales helps businesses get the capital t… Content last updated: 29 August 2019
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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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Pen Y Dre High School
Project Description: Pen Y Dre High School is currently being fully refurbished in phases to meet new Net Zero Carbon in Operation standards set by Welsh Government. This is the first refurbishment o… Content last updated: 10 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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Rate Relief for Part Occupied Properties (Section 44A)
Where it appears to the authority that part of a property is unoccupied and will remain so for a short period, then the authority can ask the Valuation Office for an apportionment of the rateable valu… Content last updated: 01 April 2026
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Registrar Fees
Fees Certificate Fees All certificates issued from a current register on the day of registration are £12.50. Subsequent certificates issued from the current register are £12.50 (issued within 15 worki… Content last updated: 07 April 2026
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Commercial waste information and advice
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council provides a chargeable trade waste collection service for local businesses. Several different size containers are available to suit the amount of waste generated,… Content last updated: 20 January 2025
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Foster Wales launch 'Time is Right' campaign
“There are lots of children who would benefit from your life experiences, whatever walk of life you are from.” Relocating, retiring, re-marrying, or simply wanting to give back to the local community.… Content last updated: 25 January 2023
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Council Tax Reduction
If you are already claiming Council Tax Reduction you must tell us about any changes. To advise us of a change then please visit tell us about a change If you disagree with a decision You need to appe… Content last updated: 29 September 2025
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Apply for Social Housing
If you’re interested in renting a Community (social) housing property or are already renting from a Community (Social) housing landlord and need a different property, you can apply to join our housing… Content last updated: 10 February 2025
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Independence at home for disabled people
Number 24: Demonstration & Assessment Unit At Keir Hardie Health Park Facilities at Number 24 provide individuals with an opportunity to try out a range of aids and specialist equipment prior to i… Content last updated: 08 November 2023
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2021 Academy of Success
Help us to recognise the achievements of young people and projects in Merthyr Tydfil at the 2021 Academy of Success Active Citizen Participation Awards. The fourth annual ceremony will look a little d… Content last updated: 09 July 2021
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Council Leader speaks out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour
The Leader of the Council, Cllr Geraint Thomas, has spoken out against the increase in car related anti-social behaviour in Merthyr Tydfil: Community tensions are rising following last week’s tragic e… Content last updated: 26 September 2022
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Jobs bonanza in prospect at January event
A possible 200-plus vacancies could be on offer from a range of Merthyr Tydfil employers at a jobs fair in January. More than 20 businesses and other recruiters are interested in attending the event,… Content last updated: 21 December 2022
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“Foster Wales Merthyr values and looks after it’s carers and children, they put them first”
As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Merthyr highlights the benefits of fostering with a local authority.Wales is in the pro… Content last updated: 16 August 2023
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Bus Service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach returning this October
We are delighted to confirm that the bus service for Heolgerrig and Ynysfach will re-start from Monday 2nd October. The new service will be run by Peter’s Minibuses, thanks to funds from Welsh Governm… Content last updated: 29 September 2023
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Update on Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre
In May the Council entered into an agreement with Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust to temporarily occupy and run services at Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre while work continues to find a perm… Content last updated: 17 July 2024
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Dangerous Structures
If after an inspection to assess the situation, the building or structure is considered to be imminently dangerous all reasonable steps are taken to contact the owner and if found they are given the o… Content last updated: 31 October 2019