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 co-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.
Current Priorities
Currently, the main priorities for the Town Centre Manager are focused on the following areas:
PR/Marketing – Raising the profile of the Town Centre through a co-ordinated programme of events throughout the year,(please see below).
Safety – A key priority within the Town Centre is working closely with the various town centre agencies in addressing the problems of crime and anti-social behaviour.
Cleanliness – A major concern of the Partnership is in improving the attractiveness and appearance of the Town Centre. In conjunction with other departments of the Council, great emphasis is placed on tackling the problems of litter and street cleanliness.
Events
Farmers Market
6th June 10-2pm, at High Street, Merthyr Tydfil.
Find fresh quality products that are grown, reared or made within a 50 mile radius. By buying at the Farmers Market you will be supporting Welsh Farmers and helping do drive the local econmoy. Many of the foods you find at the market are True Taste of Wales award winners which recognises the best in welsh cuisine.
For more details visit www.merthyrfarmersmarket.org.uk
So come on down to the market and treat yourself
The following attendees will be in Merthyr Tydfil Farmers Market - come along and try some of their delicious fresh and locally produced foods.
- Dolthian Meats - Beef & Lamb
- Lewis Fine Foods - Pasties and Pies
- Fresh Fish Wales - Locally caught fresh fish including mussels and laverbread
- Avril's Country Kitchen - Homemade preserves & Jams
- Cookies and Cakes - Homemade Ckies for all occasions and unusual celebration cakes too.
- Plant 2 Plate - Delicious homemade ready meals including pork faggots.
- Fairtrade Merthyr - Selection of Fairtrade products
- Chris' Cards- Personalised, handmade cards.
- Deli Cymru - Welsh butter, veggie sausages, olives and a wide selection of condiments.
- Penoffa Pork - Free range pork products
For more information on the market, please visit www.merthyrfarmersmarket.org.uk
And always available for your needs are:
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.
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
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 strategys 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