Welcoming 2024 with Pontypridd Town Council’s Chief Executive, Tony Graham
Pontypridd Town Council • December 31, 2023

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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. 


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COMMUNITY AND OUTDOOR INITIATIVES OFFICER (PRIMARILY BASED AT MEADOW STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN) 34 hours per week Actual Salary: £25,058 (based on NJC SCP 11 FTE £27,269 pa) This post is funded until 31 st March 2026 after which a decision will be made on retaining the role subject to funding. Following recent staff changes, the Town Council wish to recruit an energetic Community Engagement and Outdoor Projects Officer who will work closely with the Community Development Manager and her team to implement our community engagement and outdoor project plans primarily based at our award winning Meadow Street Community Garden but also assisting at our various assets across the Town Council area. This role will be crucial in continuing the work of establishing the Town Council as a key anchor organisation within the area and ideally will develop or community engagement strategy as part of the Council’s Forward Development Plan (which is available on our website). This role will be important in continuing the development and success of the Community Garden and taking the learning from this project to other projects. The right candidate for the post will be creative, knowledgeable in this area, enthusiastic and be excited to work with us to expand and enhance our community offering and help support, grow and expand this project, dealing with community groups and the public and initiating other forward facing projects and events. If you feel you meet the requirements, then please contact us. There will be an opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Please apply using the application form answering all questions and addressing the job description and person specification in detail. The application form should be submitted along with a covering letter and no CVs are required. The closing date for applications is 9.00am Monday 24 th March. To apply please visit: Latest Staff and Casual Vacancies For further information please email info@pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone: 01443 490740.
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