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Removal of right-hand turn at Bethesda Street temporary
The County Borough Council would like to reassure residents that the removal of the protected right-hand turn from Bethesda Street into Chapel Banks is just a temporary measure. As part of plans to im… Content last updated: 25 March 2022
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Council presses ahead with road safety plans for schools
The Council is to press ahead with plans to make road safety changes on the highway at two primary schools with the agreement of local residents. Concerns had been raised about safety at St Mary’s Cat… Content last updated: 04 August 2022
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Reduced running times for Christmas lights
Businesses looking for a small but perfectly formed office space geared to meet to all their requirements will find just the ticket in Merthyr Tydfil. The County Borough Council’s Orbit Business Centr… Content last updated: 09 November 2022
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Leader's statement on Council Tax increase for 2023/24
Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil will rise by 4.7% per cent as part of the council’s 2023/24 budget. The Welsh average is 5.5%. This increase is the equivalent to £1.05 per week for Band A properties an… Content last updated: 08 March 2023
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Merthyr foster carers’ stories show everyone can ‘bring something to the table’ to support local children in care
There are more than 7,000 children in the care system in Wales, but only 3,800 foster families.We currently have 83 children and young people in foster care in Merthyr Tydfil; and we need more foster… Content last updated: 08 January 2024
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Pontsarn Update: 25 March 2024
Recent bad weather and flooding has unfortunately resulted in the landslip that occurred below the road during the Christmas period to widen and lengthen at Pontsarn. A site visit has taken place, inc… Content last updated: 25 March 2024
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Dog Fouling Public Spaces Protection Order introduced in Merthyr Tydfil
At a meeting of Full Council on Wednesday 9th July 2025, Members unanimously voted in favour to introduce a borough-wide Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) to combat dog fouling related nuisance in… Content last updated: 10 July 2025
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Demolition Enforcement
When intending to demolish a building, notice must be given to the Local Authority under Section 80 of The Building Act 1984, which is usually a minimum of six weeks prior to work commencing. Notice i… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Alcohol advice and support
What are the recommended daily limits for alcohol? Drinking under the recommended daily limit can reduce the risk of health problems in the future. Men should not regularly drink more than 3 - 4 unit… Content last updated: 04 January 2023
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Work related Accreditation and Training
Inspire2 Achieve offer a wide variety of training courses to suit all levels, abilities and circumstances. The delivery of courses will vary from 1 day taster sessions to more in-depth and advanced t… Content last updated: 07 March 2024
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Councillor Brent Carter, Leader of Merthyr Tydfil CBC gives an update on the Rhydycar West planning application:
Today, we have received a letter from Welsh Government to confirm that the Rhydycar West planning application will be passed back to Merthyr Tydfil CBC to determine. In the letter, Welsh Government’s… Content last updated: 21 November 2025
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Pet Shop licence
Any person who runs a pet shop needs to be licensed under The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021. This includes sales of animals from shops, domestic p… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Animal Boarding licence
Any person who wishes to carry on a business of providing accommodation for other people’s cats or dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963. This licence is require… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Gambling Premises licence
The Gambling Act 2005 came into force on 1st September 2007 and replaced most of the existing Gambling law in Great Britain. The Act aimed to put in place an improved, more comprehensive structure of… Content last updated: 10 February 2022
The Biodiversity and Resilience of Ecosystems (S6) Duty Report
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MTCBC Scrutiny Work Programmes
Leaflet for SGO carers final version
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