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By Pontypridd Town Council 09 Jan, 2024
The running of Graig Community Centre is to be taken over by Pontypridd Town Council, after a 21 year lease for the building was signed by the council at the beginning of the month. The community centre has been closed for several years and the town council hopes to transform its future use with a wide-range of community-focussed plans in-keeping with Pontypridd Town Council’s vision to improve the lives, health and well-being of everyone who lives and works in Pontypridd. The centre will offer the community of the Graig a place to connect and socialise, with many events and activities throughout the year, including friendship groups, community coffee mornings and advice sessions along with youth and children’s activities also. The local community is encouraged to be involved in the centre and its facilities will be available for booking. Pontypridd Town Council Leader, Simon Pritchard said, ‘We are thrilled to get to work on re-establishing Graig Community Centre as the heart of the community. There was a strong desire from the community and local councillors to re-open the centre when it became available from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council as an asset transfer, and over the past 2 years we’ve been working towards making this possible. ‘We encourage the local community to join us in being a part of the centre, and to become Graig Community Connectors. This will involve as little or as much time as you can spare to help with activities from making tea and coffee to befriending residents that attend the community centre. We’re really looking forward to seeing you all!’ The town council has secured funding from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund – RCT Community Fund to carry out key renovations to the building with work starting in the second week of January. A launch event will take place at Graig Community Centre in March once the work has been completed. For more information or to volunteer as a Graig Community Connector please get in touch: Email: info@pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01443 490740
By Pontypridd Town Council 31 Dec, 2023
Happy New Year from all at Pontypridd Town Council! As we enter 2024, I’ll begin by reflecting on the last 12 months here at Pontypridd Town Council. It has been another busy year, with many significant and positive developments. We have enjoyed many community-focussed events and activities in the Meadow Street Community Garden in Treforest, which continues to go from strength to strength thanks to the hard work and commitment of our dedicated staff and much-valued volunteers. Meadow Street has won two prestigious awards this year, the Social Farms & Gardens Community Land Advisory Service (CLAS) award for its management of community green spaces and Keep Wales Tidy’s Green Flag Community Award in recognition of its high environmental standards, cleanliness, safety, and community involvement. Meadow Street Community is also currently in the middle of a 2 year grant funded programme that will allow us to develop the site further and expand on the activities and events on offer. It’s been a big year for Pontypridd Museum, with an all-new team steering us through an exciting period of development. The museum has welcomed large numbers of children and schools to the venue, along with providing intergenerational activity as well as a variety of events and exhibitions. We also saw the re-opening of the museum shop, a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. A programme of new exhibitions and further activities is planned for the coming year. In May we welcomed a new town Mayor - Councillor Desmond Paul. You can find out more about the Mayor and all of our elected representatives by visiting Pontypridd Town Council’s website. Following extensive community consultation, Pontypridd Town Council’s first Forward Development Plan was published in July. The plan sets out our goals for the years up to the next election in 2027. Thank you to everyone who took the time to take part - a copy of the plan can be found on our website. Pontypridd Town Council has enjoyed bringing the community together for several large events throughout the year. The Children’s Storytelling Festival in May saw youngsters from the area enjoying a feast of fabulous fiction, including a theatrical performance of the Mabinogion and a wonderful event with the authors of The Mab, the book that our very own Mab Trail is based on. In August, we all gathered in Ynysangharad Park on a (mostly!) sunny day to enjoy our annual Summer Fun Day and vintage transport rally. And more recently, Pontypridd’s children (along with many grown ups too!) enjoyed our Christmas Cracker and Christmas lights switch on event along with a visit to Santa in his grotto at Pontypridd Museum. We are all facing difficult times currently, as the cost of living crisis and household energy worries continue. I would like to give a friendly reminder that we are on hand to offer advice and a friendly ear to all our residents. The weekly Monday Meet Up and the monthly Community Cuppa will be back in 2024, with the first Community Cuppa taking place on January 2nd. 2024 promises to be a vibrant year for Pontypridd. We’re immensely looking forward to welcoming the National Eisteddfod in August and the Town Council will continue to deliver valued projects and events for our community throughout the year. As always, if you’d like to contact us, then call in or get touch by emailing info@pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk I want to take this opportunity to wish Pontypridd a happy and healthy 2024.  Tony Graham, Pontypridd Town Council Chief Executive.
By Pontypridd Town Council 20 Dec, 2023
We are taking a little break...
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    By Pontypridd Town Council 14 Nov, 2023
    An evening of festive fun!
    By Deborah Moyle 04 Nov, 2023
    Save the date - Pontypridd Town Council's Christmas Lights Switch On Event!
    By Pontypridd Town Council 14 Apr, 2023
    PONTYPRIDD CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING FESTIVAL PROGRAMME SATURDAY 13th MAY 2023 GWYL CHWEDLEUA PLANT PONTYPRIDD DYDD SADWRN 13eg MAI 2023
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