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Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs)

PSPOs introduced by the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 allow the Council and its partners to deal with a particular nuisance in a particular area that is having a detrimental effec… Content last updated: 31 July 2025

Staff Testimonials

Rach, Team Manager, Children’s Social Services “I’ve worked as a Social Worker in Merthyr Children’s Services for over two years and due to support from my manager who understands my personal commitme… Content last updated: 24 March 2025

Pavements obstructions

Obstructions on the Highways. It is an offence to obstruct the free passage of the highway. Obstructions are objects which have been unlawfully placed on or which overhang the highway. Such obstructio… Content last updated: 31 October 2019

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

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

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

Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae returns to Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is excited to announce the return of the much-loved annual Diwrnod Shwmae/Su’mae Day celebration on Saturday 12 October 2024, from 10am to 4pm at Penderyn Square.… Content last updated: 25 September 2024

Young Leaders Event sees over 170 pupils recruited in Merthyr Primary Schools

A Young Leaders event took place in Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on Thursday 7th of November. The initiative, headed up by Active Merthyr, MTCBC’s Sport Development department, saw up to 8 pupils fro… Content last updated: 07 November 2024

Merthyr learners get up close to First Minister’s Questions

A group of young learners from Merthyr Tydfil got the opportunity to witness Questions to the First Minister during a recent visit to the Senedd. As part of a trip to learn more about the role of the… Content last updated: 13 February 2025

Deputy Head Teacher wins Lifetime Achievement Award for transformative work

Greenfield Special School’s Deputy Head Teacher, Carol Conway, has been recognised with a Silver Award for Lifetime Achievement in this year's Pearson National Teaching Awards. Chosen from thousands o… Content last updated: 18 June 2025

What can I Recycle?

The following materials are accepted at the Household Waste and Recycling Centres: For further information please, refer to our Household Recycling Centre Guide Asbestos Books CDs, DVDs and Games Car… Content last updated: 13 March 2024

Major accident hazards emergencies

A wide range of chemical leakages, fires and incidents involving radioactive materials may require action by the emergency services, the Council and other agencies. These incidents may result in a haz… Content last updated: 25 November 2024

A Summer of Creativity and Community at the Compass Community Hub

This summer at the Compass Community Hub in Merthyr Tydfil has been nothing short of spectacular! With a full schedule of fun and engaging activities, we've seen our community come together to learn,… Content last updated: 05 September 2024

Apply for a dropped kerb

Processing applications for dropped kerbs to enable access to your property New dropped kerbs require consent from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, with the exception of the Trunk Roads that are… Content last updated: 24 November 2025

Contaminated land

The Governments 'Polluter Pays' principle suggests that those who cause contamination should clean it up. Government guidance recognises that ‘land affected by contamination’ is a fundamental planning… Content last updated: 12 January 2026

Hackney Carriage Vehicle (Taxi) licence

All vehicles with 8 passenger seats or less used for the transportation of fee paying passengers must be licensed. Hackney Carriage vehicles can be hired from a taxi rank, hailed at the roadside or p… Content last updated: 20 January 2026

Private Hire Operators Licence

Private Hire vehicles and drivers may only be despatched by a licensed Private Hire Operator. A person or limited company can apply for an operator’s licence to operate from a premises within the bor… Content last updated: 20 January 2026

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