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Tredegar Townscape Heritage Initiative Progress Report

Meeting: 24/03/2021 - Regeneration Scrutiny Committee (Item 9)

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To consider the report of the Corporate Director Regeneration and Community Services.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Councillor J.C. Morgan declared an interest in this item.

 

Consideration was given to report of the Corporate Director Regeneration & Community Services.

 

The Team Leader Regeneration Opportunities presented the report which provided an update on the current position

regarding the Tredegar Townscape Heritage Initiative, and also provided a snapshot of projects completed to date.

 

The Officer went through the report and highlighted points contained therein.

 

In response to a question raised by a Member regarding the NCB project, the Officer confirmed that following discussions the applicant and contractor were still committed to the project.  However, in the event that the applicant decided to not progress then the Council would consider its position in terms of the funding provided to date.

 

A Member reported that an update on the NCB project had been provided at the meeting of the Advisory Board meeting last week and the owner was very much still on board and had every intention of completing the work.  The Member also commended Nick Landers and Amanda Phillips for their work and contribution to the THI which had been excellent.

 

He mentioned 10 The Circle and said this was a very important project, and said the Advisory Board was extremely proud of the work that had been done and the contribution made by Coalfields Regeneration Trust, Cymru Creation, and the community.  He reported that Tredegar Comprehensive School had also been involved in developing the building for the National Curriculum, and this would attract schools from all over South Wales.  He said the creation of the NHS gave Tredegar a national perspective which would not have happened without the THI Project. 

 

The Member suggested that as part of the ongoing work with Coalfields Regeneration Trust they be invited to give a presentation to a future meeting.

 

Another Member said this was a very worthwhile project and was also a catalyst for the rest of Blaenau Gwent particularly in developing tourism in the area.

 

The Committee AGREED to recommend that the report be accepted and:

 

     i.        Noted the extension to the THI Programme originally planned for closure in July 2020 and the revised completion date of December 2021.

 

    ii.        Acknowledged progress made to date with the refurbishment of properties outlined in 2.4; and also highlighted within Appendix 1 of the report.

 

  iii.        Noted the involvement of the THI Advisory Board who are responsible for the continued management of the Tredegar THI Programme and ensure the following key principles are applied to the methodology of the programmes delivery:

 

·        To hold the vision for the Historical Core

·        To assist in designing, programming and delivering events.

·        To assist the selection process.

·        To ensure the emergent interpretive and access proposals in accord with the underlying vision for the project.

·        To develop further the interpretive ideas and links with relevant audiences.

·        To develop further detailed briefs on:

·        Educational delivery

·        Community involvement