Town Centre Manager
Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre Partnership (MTTCP) was formed following the publication of a strategy for the Town Centre, ‘The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil’ in October 2002, which set out a new vision for Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre. Arising from the strategy was the appointment of a Town Centre Manager, to act as liaison in promoting and driving forward improvements in the Town Centre.
The Town Centre Manager's role has focused on coordinating the efforts, resources and interests of all stakeholders to enhance the attractiveness of the Town Centre and to promote Merthyr Tydfil as a vibrant and safe place. The Town Centre Manager also plays a pivotal role in providing support and advice to members of the Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre Partnership. Please visit www.merthyrtydfil.org.uk for more information on the Town Centre Partnership.
Current Priorities
Currently, the main priorities for the Town Centre Manager are focused on the following areas:
Safety and Security - To ensure a close working relationship between all security agencies to ensure a safe and secure town centre environment. Projects include the Business Crime Partnership and Regulation of Street Trading.
Retailing and Leisure– To improve the retail performance of the town centre and to encourage higher visitor numbers to all the retail and leisure facilities available. Projects include the Town Centre Strategic Review and Business Improvement District.
Environment - To enhance the overall appearance of the town centre as a preferred location for new private sector investment. Key projects include the Townscape Heritage Initiative Bid and Living Over The Shop Initiative.
PR/Marketing – To actively promote and publicise the town centre in partnership with other key stakeholders. Key projects include a pre-Christmas Marketing Campaign and Events Programme.
Accessibility - Improving and developing accessibility to and within the town centre for all town centre users. Key projects include the Bus Station Masterplan and Shopmobility.
For more information on the Town Centre Partnership Business Plan and Key projects please visit www.merthyrtydfil.org.uk
Events
Town Centre Marketing Meeting
Wednesday 24th February 2010
6.00pm at the Civic Centre
All retailers and businesses in the town centre are welcome to attend the meeting on January 27th. The purpose of the meeting is to share ideas on how we can all work together to promote the town centre by collaborating resources and ideas. For more information, please contact Rhian Prosser on (01685) 725106 or at towncentre@merthyr.gov.uk
Farmers Market
Friday 5th March 2010
10.00 - 2.00pm at High Street
A selection of stalls selling fresh produce from within 50 miles of Merthyr Tydfil. This month's confirmed attendees, so far are:
Deli Cymru - A selection of apple juice, butter, salts, honey and olives are made locally.
Trecastle Eggs - Free range hens eggs, and duck eggs when available
Fairtrade Merthyr - A selection of Fairtrade products, including chocolate, cereals and biscuits. Plus free tea and coffee. Glanhonddu Pork - Pork, bacon, and sausage all farmed in Brecon.
Merthyr Tydfil Heritage - books and memorabilia focusing on the area.
Taste - Homemade Cakes and Gateaux's
Avril's Country Kitchen - Homemade jam's, pickles, chutney's and sauces.
Enterprising Art - Local crafts for sale.
Le Creperie de Sophie - Delicious crepes with a variety of fillings.
Cookies and Cakes - Home baked savory and sweet pastries.
The Big Fairtrade Swap
Friday 5th March 2010
10.00am - 14.00pm at High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
As part of Fairtrade Fortnight the March Farmers Market will be hosting the Big Swap! Customers will be able to trade in their plastic carrier bags for a Fairtrade re-usable cotton bag (limited to 1 bag per person). All carrier bags exchanged will be re-cycled. The event will include lot's of information on Fairtrade and being more sustainable. Music and more Fairtrade swaps to be announced!
Spring Food Festival
Friday 19th March 2010
10.00am-14.00pm at High Street, Merthyr Tydfil
A whole host of food producers from the locality will be visiting the town to promote fresh, local produce. You will have the opportunity to taste a selection of food from across the region as well as the opportunity to win a hamper of goodies from the producers. The event will include cooking demonstrations and food themed entertainment. More information on this event to follow.
Future events planned within the Town Centre throughout the rest of the financial year will be posted on this site. Alternatively to find out more about the Town Centre Partnership and the projects underway in the Town Centre follow the link :
www.merthyrtydfil.org.uk
Shopmobility
Offer a twenty-four hour rental service on equipment and have disabled parking in the town centre. For further details contact Merthyr Tydfil Shopmobility on (01685) 373237.
Town Centre Website.
The Town Centre Partnership has updated it's website and has a new look. So if you want to know where to shop, advice on setting up a business, or download strategies then visit www.merthyrtydfil.org.uk
Contact Details
If you would like to know about how your business can get involved in any of the above initiatives, please contact :
Town Centre Manager
Civic Centre,
Castle Street,
Merthyr Tydfil,
CF47 8AN.
01685 725106
TownCentre@merthyr.gov.uk