Friday 6 May 2011

Business Plan 2 - Rural Development Plan Launch CANCELLED

Please note that the business plan 2 rural development plan luanch for the Vaynor Ward which was due to take place on Wednesday 11th May 2011 at the Lord Raglan Cefn has had to be cancelled.

The Local Authority will be reconvening this meeting as soon as possible.

Want something to do tonight? What about bat detecting?

Bat Detecting Evening - Cefn Coed Community Centre Friday 6th May, at 7pm.

The evening will begin with a presentation and an opportunity to meet live rescued bats. There will then be a guided outdoor bat walk. You will be provided with a ‘Bat detector’ and helped to identify the species you find. All kindly provided by experts from the Valleys Bat Group. Free event, suitable for all ages. No need to book. Further info: 01685 726251 or carys.solman@merthyr.gov.uk
Price: Free
Directions: New Church St, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, Mid Glamorgan CF48 2NA

Wanted your views on new dog control orders in local parks

Dog Control Orders - Public Consultation
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has commenced a public consultation on proposed Dog Control Orders in respect of Cyfarthfa Park, Grove Field (Aberfan), Taff Bargoed Park, Thomastown Park, Treharris Park, Trelewis Park, and Troedyrhiw Park.

Copies of the Consultation Notice and corresponding plan can be viewed on the council's website.

The public consultation will last until midnight on the 20th May 2011, and members of the public may make representations to the Council either in writing to:

Legal Division
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Ty Keir Hardie
Riverside Court
Avenue de Clichy
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8LW

or by email to dogcontrolconsultation@merthyr.gov.uk.

Any representations received after midnight on the 20th May 2011 will not be considered.

Wanted your views on Cyfarthfa Castle!

The Cyfarthfa Story – HLF Parks for People programme for Cyfarthfa Park

A legacy and lasting symbol of Merthyr Tydfil’s national and international importance as arguably the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Cyfarthfa Park and its Castle are inextricably linked to the area’s ironworks and indeed its demise. Adopted by the Council in 1902 Cyfarthfa Park had the purpose of meeting the recreational needs of the local community.

Cyfarthfa Park is a public, grade II* Listed Historic Park located 1.5 miles north of Merthyr Tydfil town centre. It is the largest public park in the County Borough encompassing 160 acres of parkland & gardens. It offers a range of recreational facilities including Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery (refurbished April 2011), new Visitor Centre (Canolfan Cyfarthfa), a large lake, recently redeveloped model railway, Greenhouses, tennis courts, bowling green, sensory garden, woodland and open spaces.

Cyfarthfa Park – The Parks for People programme
The park has shown itself to be vulnerable to a number of pressures which have resulted in a deterioration of its heritage whilst its character, condition & connections no longer present a coherent whole.

The Council has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund’s ‘Parks for People’ programme to develop key heritage and environmental proposals that help address identified issues. These will form part of a second-round application to fund the implementation of a five year programme. The fund is very competitive, with a limited number of applications being successful.

Should the application be successful key heritage features will be enhanced with better interpretation, improved access and links to the industrial hinterland. Disused structures such as the Icehouse will be reinstated and features, such as the Walled Garden / Kitchen Garden, will be more widely accessible. The range and number of volunteers will be increased and a Park Warden appointed to develop and facilitate practical management schemes.

Consultation
The Council has developed a Masterplan which identifies a number of recommendations for enhancement and improvements to the park. As a result of this, the Council want to find out what you think of the proposals.

Come and view the draft proposals at Canolfan Cyfarthfa, Cyfarthfa Park:
· Friday 13th May 2011 at 10am – 6pm
· Saturday 14th May 2011 at 10am – 1pm

Exhibition boards and comment forms will be available for a two week period following the event at Canolfan Cyfarthfa, Cyfarthfa Castle Museum, Town & Park Communities First, Central Library and the civic centre.

Tuesday 3 May 2011

Trefechan Walking Group Schedule

The Trefechan Walking Group Schedule for May / June is

12th May - Taff Trail to Vaynor Church
26th May - Taff Trail to Cyfarthfa Park
9th June - Pontsticill Walk
23rd June - Cilsanwys Nature Reserve

Meet 10am outside Trefechan Community Centre. New walker very welcome.