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Equalities
The Equality Act 2010 The Equality Act 2010 (the Act) brings together and replaces the previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act. It simplifies and strengthens the law, removes inconsistenci… Content last updated: 26 March 2025
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Parking Permits (Residential, Academic and Season Permits)
The Council have introduced a number of on-street residential permit schemes which are reserved for nearby residential properties. The schemes allow, 24 hours permit parking and enforcement which is t… Content last updated: 12 September 2025
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Food labelling and Allergens
The Council deal with complaints concerning the purchase of food including: Hygiene Unfit to be eaten Foreign Bodies Food labelling Food composition and description Food contamination Inspections ar… Content last updated: 29 November 2023
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Apply to be excepted from a Council Tax Premium
Introduction At full council on 6th November 2024, local exceptions to council tax premiums were approved under Class 8 & Class 9. Please see below for further details: Class 8 - New Owner This ex… Content last updated: 22 November 2024
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Battle of Britain exhibition comes to Merthyr Tydfil
An exhibition telling the story of Wales’s contribution in the largest air battle ever recorded is coming to Merthyr Tydfil this autumn. The Wales and the Battle of Britain touring exhibition was crea… Content last updated: 05 October 2022
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Re-launch of the SETS Capital Grant to support tourism industry, sport and community groups
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has re-launched its grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterp… Content last updated: 11 August 2023
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Chinese takeaway owner banned from running takeaway and fined for obstructing officers
The Aberfan Chinese takeaway in Merthyr Tydfil was found to be operating without running hot water and ordered to close after a routine inspection was prevented by the owner. Officers from the Council… Content last updated: 30 August 2023
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Local convenience store fined over £10,000 for out of date food sales
The company running a local convenience store has been convicted of selling out of date food products following an inspection carried out by Environmental Health Officers from Merthyr Tydfil County Bo… Content last updated: 06 December 2023
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Online Counterfeiter convicted
On 15th May 2024 at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court Lisa Hunt from Merthyr Tydfil was convicted for offences under the Trade Marks Act in relation to the supply of counterfeit goods. Lisa Hunt was fo… Content last updated: 20 May 2024
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Two High Street Shops hit with fines over illegal vape sales
Two Town centre shops have appeared before Merthyr Magistrates Court for selling vapes to a 15 year old boy in Merthyr Tydfil. One of the businesses also sold a vape which did not comply with UK Regul… Content last updated: 14 October 2024
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Five Essential Ways to Protect Yourself from Rogue Traders
Rogue traders use pushy tactics to make you agree to work. Protect yourself with these simple steps: Verify Their Identity – Ask for ID, check online reviews, and verify their credentials with offici… Content last updated: 03 September 2025
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Alcohol Licenced Premises Gaming Machines
Under the Gambling Act 2005 which came into force on the 1st September 2007 and created the following permissions for the use of Gaming Machines in Alcohol Licensed Premises: Notification of up to 2… Content last updated: 03 March 2022
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Apply for Planning Permission
We encourage applications to be submitted online via the Planning Application Wales Portal. This service allows applicants and developers to complete an electronic application form and submit plans an… Content last updated: 31 October 2025
MTCBC Annual Equality Report 2021-22
High hedges complaining to the Council
Gwrychoedd uchel Cwyno i'r Cyngor
SWPCC Precept Notice 2022
SWPCC Precept Notice 2023
Building Control FAQs