Are you claiming all the benefits you are entitled to?

Can you be sure you're claiming all the benefits you're entitled to?

Did you know you could be entitled to housing benefits and/or council tax benefit. Come and find out! Merthyr Tydfil Citizens Advice Bureau offer free 5 minute benefit checks and free benefit advice. For more information, please contact Kayleigh Nor-Val on 01685 382188 or email maxbenefit@merthyrtydfil.cabnet.org.uk

Use it or lose it - Child Disability Living Allowance

Did you know that many families are missing out on child disability living allowance which could be as much as £125 per week!!

Many families could also be missing out on other benefits!

Could this be you?

If you live in Merthyr, contact Merthyr Tydfil Citizens Advice Bureau. They can offer families on low income, or in receipt of other benefits, a benefit calculation to ensure maximum benefit entitlement.

They can also assist with new claims, renewals and appeals for child disability living allowance.

If you would like an appointment for this service please contact Marilyn Taylor or Caroline Moore on 01685 382188 or email
admin1@merthyrtydfil.cabnet.org.uk or
babh@merthyrtydfil.cabnet.org.uk

Free Home Fire Safety Check

Free Home Fire Safety Check - Safer Merthyr Tydfil in partnership with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are pleased to offer a FREE home fire safety check for residents in Merthyr. If you do not have a smoke alarm at home, please call them and they can fit smoke alarms free of charge. To arrange an appointment contact Safer Merthyr Tydfil, 89-90 Pontmorlais, CF47 8UH or tel 01685 353999.

Pontsticill Bus Route

There will be a public meeting on 24th May 7.30pm at Pontsticill Memorial Hall to discuss the bus route to Pontsticill. If you have any concerns relating to the changes please go along to the meeting.

Pontsticill to Merthyr Bus Service

Due to stagecoach withdrawing from this service, a temporary service for the next 12 months has been set up using Aberfan Community Transport. This service will run throughout the day and evening but you must book your seat in advance this can be a week/day or hour before you wish to travel. Please call 01685 375535 to book!

A meeting with the bus company and officers of the council will be called after the 16th May 2012.

This will be advertised throughout the village if you wish to attend to discuss any teething problems and suggestions for the service.