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Inauguration of the New Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Civic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil hosted the inauguration of the new Youth Mayor. Jacob Bridges, a 22-year-old currently employed full-time, was appointed as the 15th Youth Ma… Content last updated: 16 May 2025
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Councillors congratulate new Youth Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil
On Friday 9th May 2025, the Inauguration of Merthyr Tydfil’s Youth Mayor Jacob Bridges (22) and Deputy Youth Mayor Cian Evans (18) took place at Merthyr Tydfil Civic Centre. Jacob and Cian will engage… Content last updated: 03 June 2025
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‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ launches with the hope of making town a safe place to be
The launch of the town centre operation locally known as ‘Merthyr Tydfil Together’ working in unity with South Wales Police and partners in Merthyr is a significant step towards tackling serious and o… Content last updated: 28 July 2025
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Accommodation Businesses
Merthyr Tydfil offers a wide range of accommodation business, which suit all budgets and tastes. The accommodation sector in Merthyr Tydfil pride themselves on providing a warm, Welsh welcome and frie… Content last updated: 07 May 2024
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Child pedestrian training
Kerbcraft Kerbcraft has been running successfully in a number of schools in Merthyr Tydfil since September 2002 and has been very well received by participating schools. The scheme is currently funded… Content last updated: 31 October 2019
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Special procedures: acupuncture, electrolysis, body piercing and tattooing
By law, you must be licensed to carry out: acupuncture tattooing ear piercing electrolysis Every practitioner must have their own special procedure licence which will confirm the procedure(s) they a… Content last updated: 23 January 2025
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European Funding – Lifelong Learning Programmes
The Lifelong Learning Programme (LLP) provides opportunities for organisations, staff and learners involved in education and training across Europe to work together, learn from each others' expertise,… Content last updated: 10 May 2021
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Additional Support
Mental Health Helpline (CALL) – 0800 132737 - - - Text HELP to 81066 Wellbeing Support - Action for Happiness Life getting you down? Speak with Merthyr Mind - Social Prescribing Financial Service… Content last updated: 08 August 2024
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Royal Magic Descends on Merthyr: The King and Queen Celebrate Welsh Community and Culture
In a momentous day that blended royal pageantry with community spirit, Their Majesties The King and Queen brought extraordinary excitement to Merthyr Tydfil, transforming an ordinary Friday into an un… Content last updated: 18 November 2025
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Consultation on plans to make Avenue de Clichy pedestrian and cyclist-friendly
The County Borough Council is consulting residents on plans to create a better environment entering the town centre by making improvements to Avenue de Clichy and the gyratory system. The proposal wou… Content last updated: 13 January 2026
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Dog Breeding licence
Any person who keeps a breeding establishment for dogs needs to be licensed under the Animal Welfare (Breeding of Dogs) (Wales) Regulations 2014. The regulations state that a dog breeding licence is r… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Litter found on 99% of main roads in Wales
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is urging motorists to ‘drive your litter home’ as new data reveals that litter is present on nearly every main road in Wales. Surveys carried out by Keep Wales T… Content last updated: 19 February 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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Apply for Building Regulations Approval
Application Form Guidance Submission Details Unauthorised works applications should use the ‘Regularisation’ option, other proposals can choose either the ‘Full plans’ or ‘Building Notice’ options, ho… Content last updated: 11 May 2026
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Statement of Well-being
Well-being of Future Generations: A shared vision and common purpose in Wales The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 is about improving the economic, social, cultural and environmental… Content last updated: 12 May 2026
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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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Young care experienced people in Merthyr Tydfil welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care
This Care Day (21 February), Foster Wales Merthyr Tydfil is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social… Content last updated: 21 February 2025
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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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Four of Merthyr’s Shining Stars nominated for Child of Wales Awards
The Child of Wales awards have returned for 2023, bigger and better than ever, with the aim of showcasing achievements of young people across Wales whilst raising funds for Welsh charities dedicated t… Content last updated: 16 February 2023