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
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.
Environment - To enhance the overall appearance of the town centre as a preferred location for new private sector investment.
PR/Marketing – To actively promote and publicise the town centre in partnership with other key stakeholders.
Accessibility - Improving and developing accessibility to and within the town centre for all town centre users.
Events
Farmers Market
Friday 3rd July 10.00-2.00pm 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 economy. 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 and always available for your needs are:
Street Market
Every Tuesday and Saturday 9.00-5.30pm at High Street and Market Square.
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