Posted on: Tuesday 21 January 2025
Do you have ideas about how Pontypool town centre could be transformed?
If so, come along to a community ideas workshop on Wednesday 29 January at St. James Hall, Hanbury Road, Pontypool.
There will be two sessions on the day – one at 9.30am and one at 5.30pm - and refreshments will be provided.
Register here
The aim is to establish a town centre group that can help achieve the ambitions set out in the Pontypool Placemaking Plan, as well as other ideas.
Councillor Joanne Gauden, Executive Member for Economy, Skills and Regeneration, said: “We are incredibly excited to hear from the community about their ideas for transforming Pontypool town centre.
“This is a unique opportunity for everyone to have their voices heard and make a real impact on the future of our town. By coming together and sharing our visions, we can create a vibrant, thriving centre that reflects the needs and aspirations of all who live and work here.
“We look forward to seeing you at the event and working together to shape the future of Pontypool.”
The workshops are free to attend, but spaces are limited. Please register to secure your place. Teas and coffees will be available during both sessions.
These events are paid for by the Welsh Government Transforming Towns fund and delivered in partnership with Torfaen Council and Cwmpass.
Over the past two years, Pontypool town centre has had over £400,000 in grant funding which has helped enable the renovation and reuse of two vacant properties.
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Pontypool is one of only 11 projects in Wales to be awarded £7.6M from UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund to deliver the £9.3M Pontypool Cultural Hub & Café Quarter project.