Rural Action Merthyr - Community Consultation Events

Rural Action Merthyr - Community Consultation Events

RDP Business Plan Two 2011 - 2013

Rural Action Merthyr are holding a series of community consultation events to give local people and organisations an opportunity to bring forward project ideas for the next stage of the Rural Development Plan (RDP).

The events are taking place on the following days:

Ponsticill Memorial Hall – Monday 16th November 2009 at 6:30pm
Heolgerrig Chapel Hall – Tuesday 17th November 2009 at 6:30pm
Bedlinog Community Centre – Wednesday 18th November 2009 6:30pm
Aberfan Community Centre – Thursday 19th November 2009 6:30pm

The consultations will provide an important way of enabling views to be expressed in relation to the future development of the Rural Action themes, that include; promoting heritage, culture, local products and improving services. Discussion will also focus on how best to attract investment and provide a sustainable future for Merthyr’s rural areas.

Please attend this important event if you can!

For further information, please contact: Rural Action Merthyr - 01685 725017

ruralaction@merthyr.gov.uk

Crime Perception Survey

We would like to thank all residents who completed our crime perception survey. Some of the issues which have come out of the survey are as follows:
- Lack of awareness of the PACT meetings (Partnerships and communities together) at which local residents can identify priorities for the local police
- Lack of awareness of where local residents can purchase low cost safety equipment
- Lack of reporting of crime incidents

We will be liaising with the relevant authorities to try to raise awareness of how local residents can raise issues with the local police and to publicise where low cost safety equipment can be purchased.

Litter Street Survey

Trefechan Youth Club and Communities First Carried out a street litter survey in october. We would like to thank all those young people who helped us take part in the survey and for giving up their time to help us.

Several problem areas were identified:
- Potholes in several streets
- Dog Fouling
- Cigarette Butts
- Litter

We have reported all problems to the relevant authorities to action. Several of the potholes have now been filled in. The Community Safety Partnership have also provided us with free dog fouling bags for local residents. Please call in to collect yours.

Card Making for Young People

Communities First held a christmas arts workshop for young people to make christmas cards and gift bags. 15 young people attended the event and all enjoyed the workshop.

New Grants and Sponsorship Available from Merthyr Valley Homes

Merthyr Valley Homes have launched a new grant and sponsorship funding scheme for local community groups and residents. The grants and sponsorship form is now available from Merthyr Valley Homes and the Communities First office in trefechan.

Keep Well This Winter

FREE EVENT

For people aged 50+ living in Merthyr Tydfil.
Free information, advice, workshops, activities, therapies and a visit to the new Integrated Demonstration Equipment Unit.
Refreshments will be provided free of charge
on 13th November 2009 at Cefn Coed Community Centre from 10.30am through to 4.00pm
Free transport is available upon request - please call Claire Morris or Lyndsey Foley on the numbers below to book, or if you require further details about the event.
Claire Morris - 01685 724636 0r Lyndsey Foley - 01685 727308

Hearing dogs for Deaf people

We are collecting used stamps for hearing dogs for deaf people at the Trefechan Communities first office, so please bring along any used stamps you have which will then be used by hearing dogs for deaf people to purchase and train dogs. Thank you