GLAMORGAN RECORD OFFICE/ARCHIFDY MORGANNWG

Reference code: GB 214 UDMT

Title: MERTHYR TYDFIL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Date(s) 1895-1903

Level of description: Fonds (level 2)

Extent: 0.03 cubic metres

Name of creator(s) Merthyr Tydfil Urban District Council

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Administrative/Biographical history Merthyr Tydfil Urban District Council was formed in 1894 following the Local Government England and Wales Act. Three councillors were elected for each of the six wards, Cyfarthfa, Dowlais, Town, Penydarren, Plymouth, Merthyr Vale.

The council took over the functions of the Merthyr Tydfil Board of Health, in particular responsibility for public health, housing highways and bridges, as well as the taking over the functions of Merthyr and Dowlais Burial Boards. In 1902 the provision of elementary education was transferred to the council from the School Board.

Scope and content Merthyr Tydfil Urban District Council records include Council Minutes 1895-1896 and Committee minutes, 1895-1903

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Language/Scripts of material English

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MERTHYR TYDFIL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL UDMT

Physical characteristics and technical requirements Fair condition

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Related units of description Merthyr Tydfil School Board (ESB70) Merthry Tydfil Board of Health (LBMT) Merthyr Tydfil Poor Law Union (UM) Merthyr Tydfil Borough (BMT) Mid Glamorgan County Council (M)

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Date(s) of descriptions November 2002

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MERTHYR TYDFIL URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL UDMT

UDMT/1 Committee Minute Book Jan 1895-Jun 1898

UDMT/2 Committee Minute Book Nov 1899-Apr 1903

UDMT/3 Council Minute Book Oct 1895-May 1896

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