SPRING EDITION 2015 ISSUE38

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16 Vibrant Merthyr Tydfil and Viable County Borough Council Places Update

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Leader’s introduction i Or access council services online… www.merthyr.gov.uk We are Apply For It: VIEW LOCAL % • Adopt a path scheme registration Welcome to issue • Application of Interest to become Foster Carers. here to help! • Disabled person’s bus pass DEMOCRACY IN ACTION 38 of Contact… • Older person’s bus pass • Building regulations approval A selection of Council meetings which take place in the Council chamber are now recorded and published the following day Our customer service advisors are • Help with school clothing costs Welcome to issue 38 of Contact community magazine. This issue covers a range • Blue Badge on the Council’s website. of topics, ranging from changes in housing legislation, regeneration within the available to assist you with your queries at our • Choice Based Lettings These webcasts, which are funded by Welsh Government, County Borough, events and updates on our consultation activity relating to the Contact Centre/One Stop Shop Located at the Civic Centre • Customer Consultation Panel Membership will be available to access for 12 months after the meeting Efficiency Programme. and can show you how to make the most of council services • Hire of Parks Facilities enabling residents to watch and listen to discussions and It was great to hear the announcement by Minister for Communities and and information online in the self-service area as well as how • Library Membership decisions that are made. Tackling Poverty, Lesley Griffiths, that an extra £1.5 million has been awarded for to make payments at the dedicated payment machine, where • Job Applications (General and Teaching Jobs) People are not always able to watch council proceedings from Project Riverside, the new regeneration scheme in Merthyr Tydfil, bringing total • Postal Vote the public gallery at the Civic Centre and this development means you can pay by cash or card. Welsh Government investment in the project to £5.7 million. • Register to Vote that people can view online, from the comfort of their own homes, Based on the site of the old Merthyr Vale Colliery, Project Riverside will see • School Governor Training Form at a time and place to suit them. You can either visit us: Log onto the Council’s website www.merthyr.gov.uk to see the creation of 230 new homes, with the potential for other developments such Report It: as small shops, a nursing home, offices and a restaurant. • Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm the meetings that have been broadcast so far and to view the dates If there’s a problem we need to fix or an issue we need to know This new investment will facilitate delivery of our exciting plans for the • Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. for future Council meetings. about, then please report it to us as soon as possible. area delivering on the Council’s long established strategic ambitions. When • (Closed on weekends) • Abandoned vehicles completed, Project Riverside will have created modern homes with a distinct • Anti-Social Behaviour identity that will fundamentally change the appearance of the valley floor, re- Or call: 01685 725000 • Housing Benefit Fraud establishing the link between the communities of Merthyr Vale and Aberfan. For information about any of these services: • Dangerous Structures This is a wonderful opportunity! • Recycling and refuse collections • Dog fouling Another fantastic regeneration programme, the £12.87 million Vibrant • Furniture & Bulky Items Collections • Drainage Problems and Viable Places Programme, which is funded through Welsh Government, • Fly-tipping • Fly tipping is underway, with several of the projects progressing well. The aim of this • Dog Warden / Pest Control • Missed bin collection programme is to help create jobs, increase housing supply and upgrade • Environmental Health • Potholes buildings in primarily the Pontmorlais area, however this will also include housing • Noise nuisance complaints • Road Maintenance development sites in the northern area of the County Borough. • Anti-social behavior • Street lighting Now that the Town Centre Regeneration Programme is coming to an • Benefits & Council Tax • Parks Request It: end, with only the Railway Station Access Improvements to be completed, • Bereavement Services & Cemeteries • Benefits change in circumstances the Regeneration Information Shop which is located in the Town Centre, • Education • Bulky item collection will no longer be manned by members of the Regeneration Team. Should • Job applications • Childcare Enquiry you have any questions on regeneration in Merthyr Tydfil , please e-mail • Date Protection [email protected] or telephone 01685 727491. Other useful numbers: • Subject Access We have been looking at ways at making it easier and more cost-effective Adult Education Centres...... 01685 724910 • Dropped Kerb for residents and visitors to park in the Town Centre and have already seen an Family Information Service...... 01685 727374 • Environmental Information increase in footfall in the town centre on Saturdays, since the introduction at the Housing & Council Tax Benefits...... 01685 725371 / 725116 • Filming Permission beginning of this year of £1 all day Saturday parking, and we are hoping that this Fraud Hotline...... 01685 725111 • Freedom of Information trend will be replicated through the week with the new tariffs of 70p per hour, as Consumer Advice Line...... 08454 04 05 06 • Leisure Centre Membership enquiry form well as generous savings which can be made with the purchase of season tickets. Planning...... 01685 726280 • Leisure Enquiry Card We are committed to listening to local people and Scrutiny is a process to Licensing...... 01685 725107 / 726240 • Library item renewal check that residents receive the best possible services from the Council and its Electoral Registration...... 01685 725284 • Recycling partners. It also allows local people to have a say on matters that affect them. Registrars...... 01685 727333 • Road Safety And Traffic Management Street Lighting...... 01685 724939 If you have any suggestions on a specific issue you would like the Scrutiny • School Counsellor Appointment Potholes...... 01685 724939 Committees to investigate or review (scrutinise), we would like to hear from you. • Winter Maintenance (Gritting) Record your You can get involved by e-mailing your suggestions on topics for review Sports, Community Centres, Libraries & Attractions Pay For It: or sending them via post or you could attend a meeting of a scrutiny Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre ...... 01685 727373 • BIDS Levy language choice committee. For further information, please visit the Council’s website, Dowlais Community Centre ...... 01685 377688 • Business Rates e-mail [email protected] or telephone 01685 725464. Gurnos Community Centre ...... 01685 385284 • Council Invoices To improve our service to the customer, As you will be aware, the Council, along with all other Councils in Wales is Treharris Community Centre ...... 01685 725226 • Council Tax working extremely hard to bridge the budget gap we have which has meant we Trelewis Community Centre ...... 01443 412869 • Housing Benefit Overpayment we would like to record your preferred have had to look at reconfiguring and even cutting some services. You can find Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre...... 01685 727476 • Parking Permit Renewals language for receiving general information out more about the latest phase of our Efficiencies Programme on page . Central Library...... 01685 353480 • On-Street Parking Season Tickets Dowlais Library...... 01685 725 217 • Car Parks from the Council in the future. Treharris Library...... 01685 353483 • Parking fines Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Park...... 01685 727371 Don’t forget… To do this please log onto www.merthyr.gov.uk/options and follow the instructions on the screen Out of Hours & Emergency You can also find out more information about our services, visit Leader of Merthyr Tydfil CBC, Councillor Brendan Toomey Adult & Children Services ...... 01443 425012 and follow us online: www.merthyr.gov.uk Emergency Out of Hours...... 01685 385231 Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook.com/ @merthyrcbc merthyrtydfilcbc 2 / www.merthyr.gov.uk www.merthyr.gov.uk / 3 NEWS IN MERTHYR CONACT NEWS IN MERTHYR The Community Magazine The Orbit FFos Y Fran Business Lounge Community fund

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council administers a Community Fund in respect of royalty payments … provides a relaxing and professional business lounge style environment for business people to use on an ad- received by the Council from Miller Argent Limited based on the tonnage of coal extracted from the Ffos Y hoc basis and offers support and resources that many coffee shops, hotels and restaurants don’t provide. Fran Land Reclamation Scheme. Business lounge facilities What’s included • An oasis of peace and comfort and professional image • Free 2 hours a week access to hot desk facilities It has been agreed by Miller Argent Community Groups can apply For details of the successful The Ffos Y Fran Large and • The perfect environment for business networking • Superfast broadband in partnership with the Council that for the free use of one of two mini- applications from the Small and Intermediate Panels meet every six • Free Wifi • Access to telephone applications for support from the buses (one of which is equipped to Intermediate Grant Scheme please months to review applications. • Free refreshments • Business centre facility discounts to include executive boardroom, training Ffos Y Fran Community Fund will be take wheelchair passengers). Please visit the Council’s website – Should you have any questions • Access to print / scan / photocopy/ fax facilities rooms, ICT suite and conference rooms welcomed from interested parties. contact Mrs Lisa Llewellyn-Williams www.merhthyr.gov.uk regarding the Ffos Y Fran Community • News 24 entertainment • Any Orbit centre promotions and special offers The Community Fund is split into on 0870 111 5600 for further Fund, please contact • On site business support and advice • Main reception services 3 categories and all applications must details. 01685 725125. • Dedicated support teams offering administrative assistance • Freshen up with The Orbit centre shower facilities support local community projects • A rated energy efficient building • Mail collection services with an educational, environmental To date, successful applicants of • Free car parking • Disability Discrimination Act compliant building or leisure emphasis. the Large fund have been: • Laptop and mobile phone charging facilities • Access to The Orbit Business Centre networking events. • Prime location with superb transport links for all modes of transport Contact us on: • MTHA (Arts Centre) • State of the art building technologies. 01685 352700 or [email protected] • 3G’s Development Trust • Sovereign Grace • Fir Tree House The Small Grant Scheme • The Willows i - for applications of £1,000 • ICI Rifle Field Community or under. • Cefn Coed RFC Access is The business • Merthyr Tydfil Football Club Groups can apply lounge membership The Intermediate Grant • St Matthias Church available 8am Scheme - for applications • Treharris Phoenix RFC for the free use of is available between £0 and £5,000. – 6pm Monday one of two on monthly The Large Grant Scheme to Friday and is - for applications of £5,000 mini-buses subscription or over. unlimited during for £25 For further information on these times the schemes above and to view the evaluation criteria, please visit the Council’s website – www.merthyr.gov.uk

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£50K AWARD HELPS THANK YOU… DRIVE FOR BOWLS ... to all those who took the time to complete and return the Waste Services Changes Perception Survey which was included in the last issue of Contact Community Magazine. There are numerous waste related targets that must be achieved by all Local Authorities.The Welsh Government has CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE set very challenging statutory Local Authority Recovery Targets - by 2015/16 MTCBC must achieve a minimum of The survey was intended to find out how satisfied you are with the services the Council delivers. The findings 58% of municipal waste which must be recycled, prepared for re-used and composted otherwise the Council will be An award of almost £50,000 is helping a drive to create an indoor will be available in the next issue of Contact and on liable for a financial penalty of £200 per tonne for the shortfall. bowls centre of excellence in Merthyr Tydfil. the website – www.merthyr.gov.uk Merthyr Tydfil (Rhydycar) Bowls Centre will be able to better In addition to the Local Authority improve efficiency in terms of cost Please note that we will be unable each year. You will be provided with cater for existing and new members - as well as hosting international Recovery Targets MTCBC also has an reduction and performance. to continue to collect your recycling your collection dates and further competitions - after receiving £48,500 from the EU-funded obligation to landfill no more than Further to the recent changes to mixed in plastic bags from June 2015. information on this when you South East Wales Community Economic Development (SEWCED) its landfill allowance in accordance wheelie bins throughout the County However, the reusable sack should receive your new recycling sack and programme to upgrade its bowling green and lighting. with The Landfill Allowances Scheme Borough the Council is changing the be sufficient to store plastic bottles/ information pack explaining how the The Merthyr Leisure Village-based centre has been the home (Wales) Regulations 2004. Again the way it collects your recycling from June containers and cans and there should new service will work. of Merthyr Tydfil Indoor Bowls Club since it was formed in 1975. Council will be liable for a financial 2015. be no need to use your plastic bags. Your refuse will continue to be The club currently has almost 300 members aged from nine to 90. REGISTER TO VOTE penalty of £200 per tonne for every All households will receive a new Householders who require additional collected on a fortnightly basis but Along with a six-rink indoor bowling green, the facilities include tonne of biodegradable waste sent to reusable sack for cans and plastics. containers for recycling can request the lid of your bin must be closed and an events room able to accommodate 130 people, while the There is a UK Parliamentary General Election being held on landfill over and above the allowance. The new sack should be used for food them via the methods below. there must be no side waste placed for lounge area caters for 80 people and a smaller conference room for Thursday 7th May 2015 where you will be able to vote for your These fines can result in significant and drink cans, aerosols, plastic bottles The change of recycling collection. The Council will continue to 20 people. local MP. financial penalties being placed on and food containers. In addition, you collections to kerbside sort or enforce this policy. “Our main aim is to provide an indoor bowling green centre The Political Party with the most MPs across the UK will form the the Local Authority and therefore it is should continue to use your existing ‘multi-stream’ approach ensures high Waste and Recycling Wardens are of excellence” - Stadium Co-ordinator Barrie Broad. Government and choose the Prime Minister. Make sure you have extremely important that everyone recycling boxes for paper, cardboard quality separation of materials as on hand to help. If you would like us to your say in what Party this is. participates in the Council’s recycling and glass bottles/jars. Paper will need to well as the opportunity to feedback visit you to look at how you can recycle If you are aged 18 or over you have until Monday 20th April 2015 services. be kept separate from glass bottles/jars to residents on any contaminated more of your waste or you need advice to get your name on the Electoral Register to be able to vote. MTCBC is working closely with and cardboard. materials that have been presented for on how to use the service please Visit www.gov.uk/registertovote and make sure you have your Welsh Government that has recently There will be no change to the way recycling. Evidence gathered by the contact us and we will arrange to visit. National Insurance Number to hand. awarded £2m to the Council as in which you store your food waste Welsh Government demonstrates that Although you can’t vote until you are 18 you can register any If you need further advice or part of the Collaborative Change for collection. However, food waste kerbside sort is the most cost effective time after your 16th birthday. If you are not on the electoral information please contact us via Programme to ensure that we meet the bags will be provided free of charge method of collecting recyclate and also register you will not be able to get credit for a loan or a mobile [email protected] higher targets we have been set. The for 2015/16 and a roll will be delivered has the best sustainable development phone contract becaue the credit reference agencies use the register or on 01685 725138. For further approach is not only about achieving with an information pack and reusable outcomes. to check your address. information please visit higher targets but also about collecting sack mentioned above. Your food will From June 2015 your garden www.recycleformerthyr.co.uk or higher quality recycling along with be collected at the same time as your waste will be collected fortnightly on If you have any queries on registering to vote or are likely to be www.merthyr.gov.uk promoting good practices that can recycling. a seasonal basis e.g. April – November away on the day of the election and would like a postal vote, ring us on 01685 725284 or email [email protected]

GOT A BIG IDEA? NEW TO BUSINESS? LOOKING TO GROW? Merthyr Tydfil Effect is here to provide free and confidential business support to new and existing businesses. Do you have a big idea? Energy? Passion? Maybe it’s about taking that first step and talking to someone. Merthyr Tydfil Effect can Waste and help. Jared Green is your Enterprise Facilitator Recycling Telephone: 07730 283812 or 01685 724919 Wardens are on E-mail: [email protected] hand to help. 6 / www.merthyr.gov.uk www.merthyr.gov.uk / 7 DEVELOPMENT IN MERTHYR CONACT SERVICES IN MERTHYR The Community Magazine

Regeneration scheme set to Could you be a revitalise Aberfan and Merthyr Vale

Work is progressing well on the regeneration scheme on the site of the former Merthyr Vale Colliery. member of the Project Riverside aims to create modern homes with a distinct identity that will fundamentally change the appearance of the valley floor, re-establishing the link between the communities of Merthyr Vale and Aberfan.

The current construction works will be developed as a Home Zone includes working on the main in the longer term. Landscaping Council’s Standards infrastructure to make the site and community art works will add suitable and ready for housing social value improving the local development. The works will environment, creating opportunities provide flood remediation for the local population and protection, a new access road and supporting engagement with new road and foot bridges that will private sector developers to further Committee? link the communities of Merthyr regenerate the area. Vale and Aberfan. The scheme is being jointly The Aberfan Civic Amenity funded by Welsh Government Merthyr Tydfil is currently looking to recruit a Chair of the Standards Committee, 3 Independent Members Site (Recycling Centre) is also and Merthyr Tydfil County and 1 Community Council representative. being relocated and enhanced Borough Council. The Council’s on adjacent land and the existing construction partner is Alun The person appointed will also be any other County or County after ceasing to be a Councillor/ weak bridge at Bridge Street will Griffiths (Contractors) Limited. The entitled to claim travel expenses as a Borough Council, a Fire Authority, Officer of that Authority. be demolished. New links will be new road and bridges are due to be The fees for attendance at result of attendance at meetings. a National Park Authority, or a created to ensure entry and exit opened in October 2015. i meetings are as follows: For more information or an Community/Town Council informal chat, please contact Carys at both ends of Nixonville which Chair of Standards Unfortunately the following • Former Councillors or Officers of Kennedy, Monitoring Officer on £256.00 (4 hours and CANNOT in law be an Merthyr Tydfil County Borough 01685 725454 over) independent member: Council former Councillors or £128.00 (up to 4 hours) • A serving Councillor or Officer (or the spouse or civil partner of a Officers of any other County An application form can be obtained Open Mic Nights New early years centre Independent Members Councillor or Officer) of Merthyr or County Borough Council, from the Civic Centre, Castle Street, £198.00 (4 hours and Tydfil County Borough Council, Fire Authority or National Park Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN. Open Mic Nights at The Imperial Hotel, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UH. over) £99.00 (up to 4 Authority until at least one year Monthly poetry and other performances: for Merthyr Tydfil hours) Helen Burke returns on 16th April and Frances Presley will be Work is progressing well on the development of a new early years reading on 21st May. centre in the Gurnos.The Centre is being made possible thanks to The Dic Penderyn Society will also present a special Merthyr Rising £400,000 of funding from Welsh Government and £50,000 from themed night on Wednesday 3rd June, featuring poet Phil Knight. Merthyr Valleys Homes which will go towards the costs of refurbishing Visit the What’s On guide at Gurnos Community Centre to deliver Flying Start early years services www.merthyr.gov.uk for all upcoming for eligible children aged 0-4 years and their families. Open Mic Nights, as well as other events! The services which will be based at the Centre will include: • Quality Flying Start pre-school provision for children aged 2- 3 years • Crèche provision • Parenting room to deliver parenting programmes • Early language development programmes and other types of Entitled to claim adult learning activities • A multi-use room for professionals and parents travel expenses The Centre is due for completion in July/August 2015 in readiness for a September opening. as a result of The existing 3G astroturf pitch will be re-fenced at the same time. attendance at meetings

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‘Housing Choice’ HOUSING WALES ACT Have you got your We Love Merthyr Goes Electronic 2014

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council’s ‘Housing The new ‘Housing (Wales) Bill’ will come into force in Choice’ (Housing register) is soon to go electronic which Spring/Summer of this year and is aimed at helping will eliminate the need for the use of hard, paper forms those households who are currently experiencing issues Loyalty Card? to be used by those applying for Social Housing. with housing and threatened with homelessness or are All applicants will need to visit the Civic Centre homeless. More than 1600 shoppers are already making use of their free We Love Merthyr Loyalty Card to gain access to a in relation to applying for housing and this process In preparation for the new legislation, the Council’s will take up to one hour in the majority of cases. Housing Solutions Team has undergone structural wide range of instantly redeemable offers and discounts at over 20 shops, cafes, restaurants and businesses across Those wishing to apply will be required to provide an and operational changes in addition to staff receiving the town centre. amount of information which will be needed before an training, in order to deliver ‘Housing Solutions’ to people application is placed on the ‘Housing Choice’ system. and households who approach the local authority for Funded by The Big Heart of Merthyr are benefitting from the discounts definitely something for everyone.” [email protected] with information, advice, assistance and support. Tydfil Business Improvement available. There is a real mix of She added, “The We Love Merthyr details of your name, address and The information required will include: District, the card rewards shoppers businesses participating including Loyalty Card scheme is a winner all postcode • Identification and Proof of Residency To find out more about the ‘Housing (Wales) Bill’ and its for supporting their town centre nationals such as Bonmarche, round. It’s free, it saves you money • By registering online by going to • Proof of Income key points, please visit the Council’s website – and encourages them to spend their Trespass, The Fragrance Shop and and it supports local businesses.” www.welovemerthyr.co.uk and • Housing History www.merthyr.gov.uk money in Merthyr Tydfil rather than Specsavers as well as some fabulous The card is FREE to customers and is clicking on ‘Apply for Card’ • Your GP/Medical Centre address going elsewhere. local independent stores selling very easy to get hold of: • Any relevant contact details of any support workers Antonia Pompa, Co-ordinator of everything from flowers to clothes, • In person from Merthyr Tydil For more information, please contact involved with your household The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil said, glasses to curtains and gifts to books. Civic Centre, Central Library or The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil at • Offending history e.g. previous criminal convictions, “It’s great that so many people have We also have local cafes, pubs and Leisure Centre [email protected] licences or areas of exclusion signed up to the loyalty card and restaurants on board so there is • In the post by emailing • The new electronic system will be introduced in Early Approach the 2015. local authority For further information, please contact the Housing Solutions Team on 01685 725475 for information, The card advice, is FREE to assistance and customers and support is very easy to get hold of

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Parking Phone and £1 for all day Merthyr set for Reduction Pay system Saturday Don’t forget that you can also pay for your In addition to this, there will be a parking using the Phone and Pay system, parking re-introduction of 1 hour parking for 70p which eliminates the need for loose change and and this will be available from April 2015. It now only costs £1 to park all day in paper tickets. You may also want to take advantage of the Merthyr Tydfil’s pay and display car parks fabulous line up of Once a motorist parks, they ring monthly permit at £38 or the annual permit on Saturdays. 02476 011 282 and quote the site code at £350. Other permit offers for weekly, The new £1 all day Saturday rate will (located on signage in the car park) or quarterly an academic year (39 weeks) will operate on all the council’s town centre alternatively they can download the “Phone and be available soon. pay and display car parks including the St Pay” smartphone app to book parking. Please contact South Wales Parking Group Tydfil car park, opposite Merthyr Tydfil A text reminder can also be sent to remind summer festivals on 725000 for further details. College, Gilar Street and the Castle Street you of when your parking is running out. multi-storey and ground level car parks. Merthyr Tydfil town centre will be buzzing this summer with a fabulous programme of events and festivals. Kicking Register online now at: www.phoneandpay.co.uk or by phoning off with Global Village, which is relocating from Cyfarthfa Park to the town centre, we then welcome back the very 0208 090 3595 successful chilli and food festivals, before the programme culminates in the entirely new Merthyr by the Sea in It’s free and it will save you time when August. Truly, there will be something for everyone! you next want to park! 1 hour Merthyr Tydfil Global The Awesome Merthyr Food Festival Merthyr by the Sea parking Village Festival Merthyr Chilli Fiesta SATURDAY 18 JULY FRIDAY 21 & for 70p SATURDAY 22 SATURDAY 16 MAY SATURDAY 13 JUNE Organised by The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil AUGUST Organised by Organised by Merthyr Tydfil Global Village Chilli Fest UK and The Big Heart of Food stalls, chef’s demos, live Organised by Committee Merthyr Tydfil entertainment, craft stalls and The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil much more – if you love food, A day of music, dance, art and Chilli mayhem with some 20 you’ll love Merthyr Food Festival! All the fun of the seaside with our creative activities celebrating traders selling the very best chilli very own beach, deck chairs, beach the people, cultural diversity and products as well as loads of food to huts, live entertainment and much heritage of Merthyr. eat, drink and taste. Global Village 2015 more. SATURDAY 16TH MAY Penderyn Square, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8AF

Celebrate the diversity of Merthyr Tydfil with international music, dance, film, arts and crafts!

This year Global Village has moved to Penderyn Square in the town centre, with activities also taking place in Redhouse - The Old Town Hall, Canolfan Soar and other sites. For full details visit www.merthyrtydfilglobalvillage.org.uk

FREE entry

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Consultation Feedback During November and December we came out to ask you what you thought of a range of service cuts for 2015-16 Village’s public space as part of our Phase 3 Efficiency Programme. Below is a summary of what you told us and how many of you said what: There were a total of 408 responses across all formats of engagement including: Petitions, two of which were to be transformed received with a total of 280 15 15 A £300,000 regeneration project which aims to transform a public space in a village started in February. online surveys were letters and emails comments received during Work will be carried out on Bedlinog Square in Bedlinog to enhance the area and create a “focal point” for the village. completed. were received. the LIVE Social Media Session. 549 signatories. This will include enhancing the war memorial, upgrading street lighting, The range of regeneration works being carried out: 7 people COUNCIL TAX improving pavements, replacing street furniture, and improving public signs. What you told us? The project, which has been part-funded by the European Regional • Upgrade street lights with energy efficient system to a historic style in were at 79% of you were in favour of Development Fund through the Welsh Government, is expected to start by keeping with the areas status as a conservation area the VAMT increasing council tax and maintaining the end of this month. services with 213 respondents in Bedlinog Square is at the heart of the Cwm Felin designated • Floorscape and pavement improvements in appropriate materials which workshop. will enhance the conservation area 97 favour from the online survey. conservation area in the centre of Bedlinog village and the area has a strong Paper leaflets cultural heritage. It is planned to build on this Welsh heritage, celebrate the • Enhance Bedlinog Square, the war memorial and village marker which were returned. 9 short surveys WHAT WILL WE DO? village’s distinctiveness and establish a real sense of place. was one of the last items to be cast at the Dowlais Iron works in the late 187 were completed A decision was made by Cabinet on The proposals for the square will capture key elements of this heritage 1980s people came to the road shows Wednesday the 25th of February and and create a focal point for the village. Public realm and street furniture and “Drop In” Sessions. at the “Drop In” the Council Tax increase for 2015-16 enhancements will improve the appearance of the square and create a more • Enable pedestrian movements in the square and roads running through sessions. was set 4.5%. pedestrian friendly and welcoming environment. the Cmw Felin Conservation area It follows the recent presentation of a Royal Town Planning Institute • Replace and improve street furniture to keep with the look of the square (RTPI) commendation award to the Physical Regeneration Team for and the conservation area Treharris Square at the Wales Planning Awards 2014. The project has transformed Treharris, creating a generous open space in • Improve signage which is cluttered and confusing and ensure it directs Dolygaer outdoor the centre of the village that can now accommodate special events. people to local points of interest • Improvements to the boundaries around the Square, specifically to the education centre High Street retaining walls and area in front of Acorn Coaches, Bedlinog Rugby Club, Salem Baptist Church and Bedlinog Inn. The latter two are What will we do? key historic buildings in the square. Continuing Social Care • The property was sold by way of auction on 23rd February 2015. There was a lot of interest from various parts of the UK which resulted Improvements What you told us? in a high offer for the site. The sale completion is planned for 14th • 59% of you were in favour of changing the way that social April 2015 and the buyer hopes to be in a position to re-open the site to the care is delivered in peoples’ homes (196 of 331 responses for summer 2015. They will be advertising for staff in the local press were in favour). in the very near future, starting with a centre manager. boundaries What will we do? • The buyer is a leisure type operator that already runs a number of facilities in Wales, who also provide community and educational around the • The last 20% or continuing social care still delivered by the facilities as part of their group. They are a long established organisation. council will be supplied by companies that already provide Square social care in Merthyr Tydfil. The staff will be given the opportunity to move to work for the new company. • This change will take place by April 2015. Day Services Transport Nursery Education • At the same time as the Phase 3 consultation, we also took the What you told us? opportunity to ask people what they thought of our proposal to make • 75% of you were in favour of changing the way we assess changes to Nursery Education. This proposal was to ensure access is people for free day services transport (221 of 294 responses available fairly and to all children in the term after their 3rd birthday were in favour). on a part-time basis. What will we do? What you told us? • As of the start of April 2015 we will look to develop a new • 57% of you were in favour of changing nursery education so that all assessment criterion that ensures that people who need places offered across Merthyr Tydfil are part-time only (194 of 338 transport can get it. responses were in favour). • This will then be introduced once ready. What will we do? • From September 2015, all children across Merthyr Tydfil will have access to a part-time place in nursery education once they are 3 years old. www.merthyr.gov.uk / 15 REGENERATION IN MERTHYR CONACT The Community Magazine

Vibrant and Viable Places Programme Update

Merthyr Town Football Club have secured £1.8 million from the Programme

On Monday 17th November the Penydarren Park Retail Grants new grant scheme. 70% of funding March 2015. The application process Designs for the new bus station on The second phase comprises of CBC for the oubli to obtain further Ministerial Advisory Group, along was accessed to support the purchase for further funding to cover the Swan Street are currently being drawn the following stages: information on the scheme and this Merthyr Town Football Club have This grant is available to support with colleagues from Welsh of 2 commercial fridges for the new complete restoration of the building up and will be available for public was well attended. The application secured £1.8 million from the independent businesses located within Government, visited Merthyr shop premises. has already commenced, with a plan viewing and comment in Spring • A shared usage DDA compliant included plans to provide 12 x 1 Programme to support the creation the Town Centre of Merthyr Tydfil Tydfil to discuss the Merthyr Further information on this to start the restoration proper in the 2015. In line with the feedback from footpath/cycleway linking the bedroom apartments and 12 x 2 of the new Community facility, and will provide financial support to Tydfil Regional Centre Housing funding programme and any business second quarter 2016. last year’s consultation, the plans will Cyfarthfa Heritage Path to the Taff bedroom houses for rent. Work on the adjacent to the current clubhouse help eligible start-up and existing retail and Regeneration Programme support query you may have for your include a heated waiting area, seating, Trail. site will commence over the coming (CANDAC Suite) which will provide companies, by supporting investments funded through the Vibrant and business, can be obtained from Frances public toilets and retail units. • A shared usage DDA compliant months. a flexible educational, training and in capital projects. Bus Station Viable Places Programme and visit Jones, Economic Development Officer, The redevelopment is being made footpath/cycleway linking the Taff Trail recreational facility. It will also Capital costs could include the The demolition of the former Police some of the key projects included on 01685 725429. possible through funding from both the to the grade II listed Pont Y Cafnau enable the club to provide a modern purchase of ICT equipment, software, Station on Swan Street is starting Miners Hall and Theatre Royal within the Programme. Welsh Government’s Metro Programme Bridge banqueting and hospitality facility, hardware; laptop, printer, scanner, ready for the redevelopment of the Developments have started on the The Group’s role is and their Vibrant and Viable Places • Advisory cycle lanes for Penydarren which should considerably increase CCTV, tills, commercial kitchen The YMCA site as the new Central Bus Station. Miners Hall and the Theatre Royal, to advise the Minister for Programme. roundabout to Pontmorlais roundabout the usage of Penydarren Park and equipment, or the development of a The Stage 1 Stabilisation phase The Council purchased the building in two key listed buildings in the Town Communities, Lesley Griffiths, Designated walkways through the support the economic sustainability new website etc. and funding of up to of the YMCA building, funded by December through funding from Welsh Centre. Structural surveys have been on the implementation and Castle Street Car Park. of the Society’s activities. A planning 70% of eligible total project costs are the Pontmorlais THI Scheme, was Government’s Metro fund; contractors Trails, Links and Open commissioned on both buildings which development of the Programme. • A shared usage footpath/cycleway application for the Football Club available, from a minimum of £500 to completed at the beginning of January. are currently on site carrying out the Spaces will allow the council to develop their The Group were met by the from the Glebeland Junction to Avenue development was approved in a maximum of £5,000 (excluding VAT The building is now fully secure and internal strip of the building with full The project is split into two separate plans for both sites in more detail. It is Leader of the Council, Councillor De Clichy December and a “Meet the buyer costs). covered with a temporary roof. All demolition starting in the coming phases. Phase 1 comprises of the anticipated that the Miner’s Hall will be Brendan Toomey, along with • Work commenced on the 9th event” also took place in December scaffolding has been removed and weeks. It is anticipated that this will be development of a shared usage foot mothballed and made structurally safe representatives of the Council February 2015 and will continue for where around 50 companies attended Case Study windows on the front elevation completed in the Spring. path/cycle way starting from college and there are potential plans to acquire and members of the team covered with artwork. The openings The decision to move the Bus plaza area to the Cyfarthfa Retail Park approximately 8 – 10 weeks. both sites. and it is anticipated that work on Buy 4 Save is a new convenience store responsible for the delivery of the on the ground floor are covered with Station to Swan Street was made with a link to the Keir Hardy Health site will commence in March. The to the High Street in the Town Centre, Programme. black boarding - the intension being following a range of studies on the best Park. The planning application has Labour Exchange For further information on the old strikers building was demolished and they are a new business start-up Key projects visited included the to engage the local community in location and a month of consultation been submitted and it is anticipated Planning has been approved for the Programme please contact the team in January which has aided the and inward investment company to Merthyr Tydfil Enterprise Centre, St. preparing appropriate artwork to attach with the public. 54% of people that work will commence in Labour Exchange and Pontmorlais on 01685 725474 or at completion of a new Car Park. the area. David’s Hall, Miner’s Hall, YMCA, Labour to these boards. consulted wished to see the bus station mid-March. Promenade project. A consultation [email protected] Buy 4 Save were one of the first Exchange and Penydarren Park. Work will soon be starting on relocated opposed to 42% who wished event was held in November between businesses to be supported under this ground pinning to the rear of the 1st for it to remain in its current location. Wales and West and Merthyr Tydfil

16 / www.merthyr.gov.uk www.merthyr.gov.uk / 17 NEWS IN MERTHYR CONACT The Community Magazine

Merthyr urgently need people to come forward Cyfarthfa Park Retail and make a long lasting positive difference to the Park Expansion life of a child

As you will have already seen, includes a 50,000 sqft Marks & the Autumn 2015, once they To keep up-to date on the new B&Q Eco-Learning Spencer’s, a new 45,000 sqft have fitted out their new stores. developments, please visit Store is now open for trade and Next Lifestyle store. Negotiations are taking place www.cyfarthfashopping.com is performing well, with works Practical Completion of with 3 other national retailers progressing for the new terrace building works will be July, with for the remaining 3 units at (on the old B&Q site), which M&S and Next due to open in Cyfarthfa Retail Park.

Store is now open for trade and is performing Merthyr Tydfil Fostering well Service Prepares For Fostering Fortnight 1-14 June 2015 Fostering network predicts AT LEAST 550 new foster families are needed across Wales during 2015 to provide THE CYFARTHFA TALES stable, secure and loving homes for record numbers of fostered children, according to figures released last week.

Year 6 pupils from Cyfarthfa Park Junior School have worked with Welsh Merthyr Tydfil Children’s Services these groups, some children will find brings, and to find the right home for for teenagers and children with author Phil Carradice to bring historical characters from Cyfarthfa Park to is always looking to increase the themselves living a long way from each child, first time. disabilities, and to help sibling groups life! number of suitable foster carers for family, friends and their school. It The Merthyr Tydfil Fostering stay together. The stories, based on a similar format to the Canterbury Tales entitled our looked after children. It is so could also lead to them being split Service is always looking to recruit Details of fostering services and ‘The Cyfarthfa Tales’ include magical snapshots of life as the gardener, important to match children with up from brothers and sisters. These remarkable people who open more information about fostering the cook and the puddler, working in the park under the ‘reign’ of the foster carers who will meet all of their pressures can lead to relationships their homes to some of the most and becoming a foster carer for Crawshays. needs, stick with them and provide breaking down, and children having disadvantaged and challenging of Merthyr are available from The children spent the day in Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery a safe, secure and happy home until to make regular moves between children and young people in our www.merthyr.gov.uk and you researching the characters and the lifestyles of the people who once lived they are ready to leave care and homes. Some young people will find local community. In response the will be signposted to the Fostering and worked there, then took part in literacy workshops to each produce a to support them beyond. This Year themselves living in residential care fostering team will offer you training website. story based on their character. Merthyr Tydfil is hoping that they will when fostering has been identified as for the job, a skilled social worker Alternatively you can visit us and The stories will be published in a book, which will also be illustrated by be able to target foster families for the best plan for them. to support you, organised contact have a cup of tea and an informal pupils from the school and will be available to buy soon from Cyfarthfa teenagers, children with disabilities Fostering as we know, is also a with other foster carers, generous chat at our Fostering base in Unit 5, Castle gift shop, as well as Merthyr Tydfil Central Library. The children will and sibling groups. challenging job, and when the match allowances and an opportunity to Triangle Business Park, Pentrebach, also work on an illustration and animation project to bring the tales to life in We will be holding a variety of between foster family and child is not work from home. Merthyr Tydfil CF48 4TQ . Or pick a short film. events throughout the year in our right, it becomes even more difficult. Merthyr urgently need people up the phone and give us a ring on : local Asda, Global Village event, and A wider pool of foster carers enables to come forward and make a long 08006783798 / 01685 724589. monthly farmers markets. fostering services to be able to match lasting positive difference to the Without enough foster families the needs of each child more closely life of a child. In particular, foster willing and able to offer homes to with the skills that each foster carer carers are needed to provide homes 18 / www.merthyr.gov.uk www.merthyr.gov.uk / 19 LEISURE IN MERTHYR CONACT The Community Magazine Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust It’s exciting times for Merthyr Tydfil Leisure, as it’s now officially a Leisure & Culture Trust!

The transfer from Council ownership of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda to a Trust follows over a year of Cynon Taf Police, has been appointed For further information visit www.merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk consultation with the public to find as Chair of the Board of Trustees. i or find us on Facebook! the best way of protecting the future Richard said: “Operating as of the important leisure and cultural a Trust will give us lots more Facilities included within Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust: services provided to the community. opportunity to access funding and • Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre With a vision With a vision of ‘Enhancing lives provide a more flexible way of • Aberfan & Merthyr Vale Community Centre through leisure & culture’ the Trust working, which in turn will allow us to will be responsible for the operation provide an even better service. We’ve • Gurnos and Treharris Community Centres of ‘enhancing of leisure centres, community got a dedicated and enthusiastic • Cae Mari Dwn, Pen-y-Dre and the centres, libraries and various other team who are looking forward to the • Grove Field Astro Turf Pitches lives through sites through the county borough. challenge”. • Gôl Football Centre The Trust is led by Chief Kevin said: “I consider this Executive, Richard Marsh, supported a great opportunity to continue • Sk8topia skate park leisure & by a Board of 11 Trustees, which the excellent work of the Local • Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery Joseph Parry’s Cottage includes members of the public, staff Authority in preserving our strong • Cyfarthfa Park, to include Splash Pad, Canolfan Cyfarthfa, Golf, culture and MTCBC Councillors. Kevin O’Neill, cultural heritage and developing a Model Railway, Pavilion, the lake, Tennis Courts, former Chief Superintendant dynamic sporting environment in the community”. • Central, Dowlais, Aberfan and Treharris Libraries • Ynysfach Engine House • National Exercise Referral Scheme OFFICIAL OPENING OF GÔL FOOTBALL CENTRE PERSONAL TRAINING GLYN’S STORY This February saw the official opening of the new Gôl Football Former GP Referral client, Glyn Culliford, is going from strength to Are you a Personal Trainer looking for a facility to run your sessions, Centre by His Worship the Mayor, Councillor Bryan Mansbridge. strength following his graduation from the scheme in 2014 and is now a but crippled with phenomenal fees? Then look no further! Also in attendance were special guests, local Merthyr Town FC successful Merthyr Tydfil Leisure instructor! players Kerry Morgan and Steve Williams, as well as members of Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust is currently putting together an Glyn was referred to us in 2013 to help him lose the weight he’d the new Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust management team. attractive membership package for Personal Trainers to use gained as a result of illness. Having been a dancer from the age of 3 and The opening coincided with the half term soccer extravaganza, our facilities at both Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre and Aberfan performing on Come Dancing as part of the British Latin Formation Team which saw over 70 children enjoying the excellent facilities the Community Centre! as an adult, Glyn started his road to recovery by taking part in MTLC’s centre has to offer. GPR Zumba classes. Contact the Lifestyles Manager on Whether you’re interested in joining a league, booking a one- The class instructor saw his potential and recommended Glyn to go 01685 727429 for further information. off court or having a birthday party – the Gôl football centre is an on a Fitness Wales course in Exercise to Music, which was funded by the excellent football playing experience! Skilled and Passionate Workforce grant through Sports Development. Glyn passed the course at the end of 2014 and immediately started For daytime bookings contact Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre instructing his own class ‘Booty Shakers’. Glyn said “When my class 01685 727476 started I had around 30 people a week – it was a shock to the system For evening bookings contact Gôl 01685 788064 that so many people wanted to dance fit! Now we have two classes per week with people of all abilities joining in – it’s only hard if you make it hard on yourself!” Come and see Glyn in action at MTLC Tuesdays 6-7pm and Thursdays 8-9pm. For information on Community Chest grants contact Dan Bufton 01685 726270.

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