Organisation Name: Denbighshire County Council

Project Description: Develop high quality business accommodation to support the creation and growth of modern businesses

Email Address: carolyn.evans@denbighshire.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Denbighshire

Organisation Core Business: Local authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: County Council, Welsh Assembly Government and SME's

Who will be the end beneficiaries: SME's and people working in the jobs created in the SME's

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: North East Wales and Central Wales

What might the outputs be (activity measures): 0.5 Ha of land developed

What might be the results of the project: 3750 sq m of premises created or refurbished, 190 jobs accommodated and 20 SME's accommodated

What would its impact be: 190 jobs created and 90% occupancy

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: £4,100,000 ERDF

Estimated Cost: £9,000,000

Where might the match funding come from: County Council, Town Improvement Grant, Heritage Lottery Fund and Targeted Match Funding

Date 15/05/08

Organisation Name:  Tribal Education

Project Description: Business incubation is a unique and highly flexible combination of business development processes, infrastructure and people designed to nurture new, embryonic and small business by helping them to survive and grow through the difficult and vulnerable early stages of development.

Our vision for Incubation Launchpad includes both affordable business units combined with business advice and support but allows resident SMEs to draw upon the wider benefits of specialist 'to-the-market' support aimed at generating customers and sales, exhibition space, shared meeting space, centralised administration support, virtual support, a training centre and hot-desk facilities.

The business support element within Incubation Launchpad will be exclusively for organisations using the affordable space and will allow the business support officer to  build strong relationships with residents.  Our specialist 'to-the-market' support will focus on supporting organisations to develop and implement sales and marketing plans that will include advertising, PR, e-commerce, exhibitions of work and joint ventures with larger retailers.

We are aware that in Pembrokeshire there is the need to support and challenge SMEs in their business growth, to guide them through the bureacratic processes and make the process seem feasible. Because of the rural nature of Pembrokeshire we will ensure that there is sufficient online support for SMEs but will encourage the use of the incubation space both day and night, to bring regeneration to the deprived urban areas of Pembrokeshire. We are keen to link SMEs further with tourism, recognising the county's many tourist attractions. We would also like to see more young people getting involved in and inspired by entrepreneurial activities and will encourage local school and higher education links with our incubation launchpad, with the possibility of apprenticeships.

Adjoined to Incubation Launchpad will be a range of additional functional buildings that will support the clustering of organisations during the day and will contribute to the development of a lively nightlife, namely: a café, a bar/bisto, a training venue (open for youth services in the evening), a music venue, exhibition space and a theatre/cinema.  These additional functional buildings and their activities will operate separately to Incubation Launchpad but will feed a proportion of their revenue back to Tribal to support the sustainability of the model.

Tribal will own and operate the training facility/venue and will be responsible for researching skills gaps that in turn will lead to the designing and developing of new training programmes.  The vision for the training centre will be to become self-sustainable through the provision of responsive and appropriate accredited/non-accredited training that businesses and individuals pay for.

Email Address: hannah.mould@tribalgroup.co.uk; james.taylor@tribalgroup.co.uk; emma.davies@tribalgroup.co.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Pembrokeshire

Organisation Core Business:  Providing support, employment advice, workforce development, capacity building and consultancy services to SMEs, economically inactive individuals, third sector organisations, local authorities and private companies.

Who will be involved in delivering the project: Tribal Education Ltd, local education institutions, local architects, tourism agencies

Who will be the end beneficiaries: Small and Medium sized enterprises, the local community, the tourism sector, young people

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Pembrokeshire

What might the outputs(activity measures No of SMEs created/supported; number of jobs created; number of apprenticeships; number of goods bought

What might be the results of the project: Less unemployment; more businesses started and supported; more young people aware about and involved in enterpreneurship; more tourists buying from Pembrokeshire,

What would its impact be Greater economic prosperity for Pembrokeshire, development of world-class social enterprise sector in Wales, more products being sourced from Wales, increased awareness of social enterprise and of Wales as a key player in this sector

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: One incubation unit to become self-sustainable and reinvest profits into franchising the incubation model.

Estimated Cost: 1-3 million pounds dependent on building costs, siz. of building etc/

Where might the match funding come from: Local Authorities, Private Investment, Tribal Group, in-kind & revenue generated through incubation unit.

Date: 17/7/2008

Organisation Name: Torfaen County Borough Council

Project Description: The project will undertake a programme of physical regeneration actions to address key issues affecting the Pontypool Settlement Area, focusing on bringing about environmental, economic and social benefits to the most deprived communities within the settlement area.

The project is recommended in the Physical Regeneration Programme for the South East Wales Valleys Convergence Area, brought together by the 6 Local Authorities in partnership with DE&T.

Pontypool, together with Cwmbran, is identified as a principal key settlement within the Wales Spatial plan. The town has an important role in providing services and facilities to the communities of north and mid Torfaen, some of which are amongst the most deprived wards in Wales. However, the town also faces significant challenges to its vitality, viability and attractiveness which this project will seek to address, alongside measures in surrounding communities.

An integrated regeneration approach is being developed through partnerships between local communities, the public sector agencies and the private sector. This integrated approach is based on:

" An understanding of the key sustainability issues affecting communities across the Pontypool settlement area " Identification of key sites to help address issues and their spatial relationship " The principle of providing opportunities and benefits to the area's most deprived communities

The proposed physical regeneration actions will all involve community engagement, giving local people a role in identifying priorities for improvement and in being part of the regeneration process.

There will be a drive to build the capacity of local communities in the area to be enterprising, providing business incubation support and premises, and ensuring the supply of high quality business sites and premises.

The key proposals are:

1. Refurbishment of vacant and derelict buildings for economic use, linked to sustainable construction, microrenewables and new business start-up.

2. Development of small-scale sites and premises, linked to encouraging socially excluded and economically inactive people into employment.

3. Landscape and access improvements, redesigning unsafe open landscapes, rehabilitation of public spaces to bring them into economic use.

4. Actions that will promote a vibrant cultural life

The above will be complemented by a Priority 5.2 action which will tackle barriers to employment including child and other care services, community transport, and advice and guidance initiatives which target those in deprived communities, helping them to access the work opportunities which will become available.

Email Address: duncan.smith@torfaen.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Mid/north Torfaen

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: " Torfaen County Borough Council " Department for Economy and Transport (WAG) " Cadw " Countryside Council for Wales " Environment Agency " Pontypool Regeneration Partnership, incorporating Torfaen County Borough Council, Pontypool Community Council and representatives from the business and community sectors. " The Garnsychan Partnership. " Communities First Partnership Boards for St Cadocs and Penygarn and Trevethin " Pontypool Development Trust " Bron Afon Community Housing " Private sector including National Grid Property Ltd. " 3rd sector partners " Community stakeholders within local area partnerships in Cwmynyscoy, Penygarn (Woodlands Field), Snatchwood, and Wainfelin.

Who will be the end beneficiaries: " Residents from deprived areas, including Communities First, will benefit from improvements to the local environment enabling better access to and use of green space. " Users of town and neighbourhood centres will benefit from new services and facilities provided in previously vacant / underutilised properties. " New businesses will benefit from refurbished buildings, providing specific opportunities for start-ups, some of which will be targeted at young people. " Social enterprises will benefit from improved accommodation " Existing businesses will benefit from modernisation to Industrial Estates " Socially excluded and economically inactive people will benefit from new training and employment opportunities. " Property and business owners will benefit from support in making buildings more economically sustainable.

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Mid/north Torfaen

What might the outputs be (activity measures): " Land developed (ha) 10.0 " Improvement schemes 9

What might be the results of the project: " Gross jobs created 185 " Premises created/ refurbished 14,000sqm " Jobs accommodated 270 " Enterprises accommodated 40 " Investment induced £30M+

What would its impact be: " Net jobs created 90 " Occupancy rates % 90

Roughly what might be the scale of the project:

The Pontypool Settlement Area is located in mid/north-Torfaen with a population of 36,000 people. Loss of traditional industry and competition has affected the area's viability, vitality and attractiveness.

Out of the 24 Lower Super Output Areas in the Pontypool Settlement Area, 17 are ranked as deprived by the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2005:

" 7 out of 24 lower level super output areas are within the top 20% most deprived wards in Wales in relation to income " A further 5 in the top 20% most deprived wards in terms of employment

These LSOA's will be targeted with activities to improve the physical environment, including better access to green space and integration between communities.

2 wards, Trevethin and Penygarn / St. Cadocs are Communities First areas and will be targeted for physical regeneration, to complement actions being undertaken under Priority 5 Theme 2.

The project includes the British, one of the largest areas of dereliction in the south eastern valleys of Wales. It acts as a major disincentive to invest in the mid/northern Torfaen area. It also provides the largest opportunity to drive economic and social regeneration in this area if an effective reclamation and redevelopment scheme can be implemented.

The project will also be seeking to address the significant amounts of vacant, underutilised and poor quality property in Pontypool Town Centre and Pontnewynydd Industrial Estate.

Estimated Cost: £8.3M

Where might the match funding come from: " Targeted Match Funding " Cadw " Private sector " HLF " Pontypool Regeneration Partnership " Torfaen County Borough Council " Interreg " Heads of the Valleys Other stakeholders

Date: 10/7/2008

Organisation Name: Torfaen County Borough Council

Project Description:. This project will support the provision of physical infrastructure which is essential to facilitate the sustainable regeneration and expansion of Cwmbran town centre. The project is recommended by the Valleys Renaissance Programme Steering Group for strong consideration under the 'flexible' one-fifth allocation of resources under P5T1 due to its ability to make a significant regional economic impact.

Cwmbran, together with Pontypool, is identified as a principal key settlement within the Wales Spatial Plan. Lying within the 'Connections Corridor', the town is strategically placed to capitalise on private sector investment and growth sectors in the economy. The development and expansion of Cwmbran town centre will act as an economic driver and catalyst for the long term economic, social and environmental regeneration of deprived communities throughout Torfaen and the South East Wales Convergence Area.

An integrated package of measures is proposed which would include:

Preparation of a sustainable development framework

Creation of a high quality canal side, mixed use development incorporating commercial, office, cultural, leisure and residential uses

Provision of new civic space and public realm

Enhancement of the natural and historic built environment

Related canal and transport infrastructure improvements

Re-development of low grade sites and buildings

The proposals form part of a comprehensive plan for the expansion of Cwmbran Town Centre and sustainable regeneration strategy for Torfaen and its communities.

Email Address: Duncan.smith@torfaen.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Torfaen

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: The development and implementation of the project will be undertaken in partnership with the Department of Economy & Transport at WAG, private sector businesses and investors, other stakeholders including the Cwmbran Regeneration Partnership and Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Regeneration Partnership

Who will be the end beneficiaries: As a sub-regional settlement Cwmbran serves a large catchment area which extends throughout Torfaen and neighbouring local authorities. The regeneration of the Town Centre will result in significant economic and employment opportunities which will assist the regeneration of deprived communities throughout Torfaen and the South East Wales Convergence area.

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Cwmbran Town Centre

What might the outputs be (activity measures): 4ha land developed, 6 improvement schemes

What might be the results of the project: 70+ gross jobs created, 2000sqm premises created, 100+ jobs accommodated, £80M+ investment induced

What would its impact be: The regeneration and expansion of Cwmbran Town Centre has the potential to act as a major economic driver for the regeneration of deprived communities throughout Torfaen and the South East Wales Convergence area. In particular, the town centre is strategically placed to capitalise on private sector investment and the growth of the knowledge economy to provide higher value employment and training opportunities which are essential to bring about the long term sustainable regeneration of these communities.

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: The project focuses on Cwmbran Town Centre however it will provide significant economic benefits to deprived communities both locally and throughout the South East Wales Convergence Area, and forms part of the agreed framework for the Valleys Renaissance programme.

Estimated Cost: Estimated total project cost £10 million

Where might the match funding come from: Private sector, TMF, TCBC, other stakeholder organisations

Date: 7/7/2008

Organisation Name: New Sandfields Aberavon (NSA)

Project Description: To build a modern Community Enterprise Centre (CEC) building on approx. half an acre of land on the Aberavon seafront in the Port Talbot settlement. The concept is evaluated in a feasibility study dated May 2008 by Gwyn Roberts B. Sc, MRICS, MRTPI, CEO of The Galeri, Caernarfon, Cyf. The project will help to incubate and grow new community enterprises. The building will be on 2 levels with a café restaurant facility community enterprise on the 1st floor with community enterprise training rooms and rooms for Communities First programme staff. On the ground floor will be a central atrium of IT multi media interactive environment together with conferencing facilities for up to150 people. There will be 2 phases: Phase 1 - capital for a new build Phase 2 - revenue for new staff and running costs With the aim of physical regeneration on the Aberavon seafront it will develop and deliver effective ways of engaging local communities and local networks by providing community enterprise and community regeneration initiatives and activities.

Email Address: ian.isaac@nsasr.co.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Swansea Bay: Waterfront and the Western Valleys

Organisation Core Business: Community Regeneration Trust, Charity and Company Ltd by Guarantee.

Who will be involved in delivering the project: NSA will be the lead organisation in managing the development of the project. The delivery of the project will involve architects and contractors to build the centre. The running of the activities at the centre will be delivered by a combination of NSA and Partner organisations in the community, including statutory agencies such as NSA's Communities First Partnership. The design of the building will be delivered involving the local community and in particular involving local schools.

Who will be the end beneficiaries: People who live in areas of high multiple deprivation, in particular those in Communities First areas, in particular Sandfields, Aberavon, NPT and Swansea Bay and the Western Valleys. Local busiesses In particular the end beneficiaries will benefit from policies to tackle child poverty, economic inactivity and will contribute to a sustainable environment. People in the area will benefit from a community based centre that will promote community engagement, development and community enterprise. This will be a new property development and regeneration of unused land on the seafront.

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Swansea Bay: Waterfront and the Western Valleys.

What might the outputs be (activity measures): To incubate and grow community enterprises engaged in training or employment generating activities.

What might be the results of the project: More people engaged in community enterprise related training resulting in progression into employment or business in line with all the themes of Communities First. The centre will provide informal opportunities for networking as well as for organisations to provide advice and support. This will lead to community regeneration and the building will enhance the physical environment on the seafront.

What would its impact be: Tackling economic inactivity, unemployment, regenerating communities and improving the physical environment of Aberavon seafront. Building a sustainable community asset. The forecasts show that the CEC will have a positive impact on NSA and the community in the long term.

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: Staffing levels - 12 new posts plus 10 posts transferred in from inferior accommodation.

Estimated Cost: £4.3 million capital - Revenue £1.5m to manage and run the CEC -12 new posts plus costs

Where might the match funding come from: Communities First Plus and NSA loan finance. Last resort - Targeted Match Funding pot.

Date: 9/7/2008

Organisation Name: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Project Description: The project will link two sections of the Baglan Energy Park strategic development site, totalling some 500 hectares, which is currently dissected by several railway lines serving local factories. The railway lines make the travel distance between the two areas about 4km, which would be reduced to 300m by the proposed link bridge.

It will also form part of the All Wales Coastal Footpath promoted by WAG.

The proposed link is needed complete the infrastructure on the Park in order to make it into a self contained, cohesive unit. It will improve connections between the two phases and links to Port Talbot commercial centre, the railway and bus stations and the wider transport infrastructure. This will create improved access for vehicles, walkers and cyclists and will enable more effective timetabling of public transport.

The proposal will and to the synergy of the Park, encouraging further investment and uptake of the remaining plots. There is also opportunity to open a third phase providing the circumstances, including the infrastructure, are right.

Email Address: Brian Biscoe b.biscoe@npt.co.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Local

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: Own Staff and Sub Contractors

Who will be the end beneficiaries: Local businesses, SME's, transport operatives, employees and potential employees.

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Swansea Bay, The Waterfront and Western Valleys

What might the outputs be (activity measures): No of users; public transport service improved / intermodal facility created / access route creates / land developed?

What might be the results of the project: A more attractive environment for business development, SME's etc, which will encourage investment and increase use of public transport thereby promoting modal change.

What would its impact be: Increased and accelerated investment in the region; improved integrated transport links

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: Approximately 4000-5000 beneficiaries

Estimated Cost: £4,500,000

Where might the match funding come from: Local Partnership comprising of BP, NPTCBC and WAG

Date: 9/7/2008

Organisation Name: Welsh Assembly Government, Department for the Economy and Transport on behalf of the Heads of the Valleys Regeneration Partnership, supported by the Valleys Regional Park

Project Description: Project Title - Heads of the Valleys - Tourism Infrastructure

This project seeks Convergence funding to complete the range of tourism facility infrastructure projects already identified by the HOV partnership as cornerstones of the Tourism Strategy and included within the Valleys Regional Park Action Plan; namely the restoration of Bedwellty House to provide a visitor experience, restaurant, gardens and function area, the upgrade of Dare Valley Country to provide a glass atrium at the visitor centre, to extend the Blaenafon Railway into the town thus connecting Big Pit to the new visitor centre and ironworks, the upgrade of Cyfarthfa park as a visitor facility and the creation of a 21st century garden on the Markham colliery site.

The project will ensure that the links in terms of interpretation and access are comprehensive and complete. This will be achieved in part by the construction of a Heads of the Valleys Cycle route that will facilitate connections between the projects for cyclists and walkers.

In addition, the project makes provision for the new 'Peoples' Museum' or genealogy centre. This will be a new facility in a refurbished, listed building based at the steelworks site in Ebbw Vale; a site that is currently one of the biggest regeneration projects in Wales. The overall regeneration project includes housing, open-air college campus, retail, restaurants and theatre. It is also intended to extend the railway line to the proposed site. The building will house the Gwent Records Office and use cutting edge equipment to capture, translate and tell the People's story.

The objective of the proposal is to create a dynamic, new profile for the area which will be used to capture private sector interest and confidence thus encouraging additional investment in the tourism infrastructure of the area.

This project supports the wider vision of a Valleys Regional Park by providing a step change in the range and quality of tourism related infrastructure in the Heads of the Valleys area at a sub regional level.

It is distinct form the wider VRP project in that it forms part of a woder economic, social and environmental regeneration strategy developed specifically for the HOV area.

Email Address: lucy.odonnell@wales.gsi.gov.uk / christopher.ashman@wales.gsi.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Heads of the Valleys area - to include Merthyr, Blaenau Gwent and the upper wards of Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Torfaen.

Organisation Core Business: The Department for Economy and Transport delivers the economic regeneration and transport agendas for the Welsh Assembly Government.

Who will be involved in delivering the project: Local Authorities, including Merthyr, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taf, Heads of the Valley Partnership, Sustrans and the Valleys Regional Park Partnership.

Who will be the end beneficiaries: The project will directly impact on employment and visitor spend in the area. The economic impact of the 5 key projects using the Visit Wales Tourism Impact and Planning Model developed by the Cardiff University (Welsh Economy Research Unit) to collectively generate 237,000 additional visits which would represent £7m of GVA and 284 FTE jobs. The impact of this total project would be significantly greater. For the purposes of this form we have assumed a 50% additional impact.

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Heads of the Valleys geographical area

What might the outputs be (activity measures): Jobs created - estimate 355.5, Additional Visitor Spend and Resident Spend 10.5, Additional Visitor Attractions - Bedwellty House, 21st Century Garden, People's Museum, enhanced Blaenafon package, enhanced Dare Valley package and an enhanced Cyfarthfa package.

What might be the results of the project: This level of specific and determined public sector investment will act as a catalyst for the private sector. Much emphasis for the success of this project lies with attracting additional private sector investment, this interest is emerging and includes: Golf course development, Hotel development, Activity Centre Provision, Retail, Arts

What would its impact be: The impact and/or vision for the Heads of the Valleys is to make the area 'an enjoyable place to live, work and spend leisure time'. Completion of this project will contribute to the delivery of that vision. The proposals must be viewed in the context of the Heads of the Valleys regeneration programme, which is substantively addressing the problems associated with town centres and the environment as outlined in the Valleys Regional Park strategy.

Roughly what might be the scale of the project:

Estimated Cost: £18 million

Where might the match funding come from: Heads of the Valleys Regeneration Programme, Local Authorities, National Lottery, Landfill Credits.

Date: 9/7/2008

Organisation Name: Merthyr Tydfil CBC

Project Description: The project forms part of the strategic programme of physical regeneration for the South East Wales Convergence area - Valleys Renaissance. This project, Taff Bargoed Regeneration, will deliver a programme of targeted physical improvements based on the approved Taff Bargoed Strategy and Action Plan. This project comprises: - Gateways and approaches scheme (phase 2) - Treharris town centre public realm improvements - Trelewis High street environmental enhancements - Improvements within Bedlinog Conservation Area - Landscaping and enhanced tourist facilities within Parc Taff Bargoed

Email Address: gavin.lewis@merthyr.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Merthyr Tydfil

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: Merthyr Tydfil CBC, DE&T, Taff Bargoed Regeneration Partnership and private sector investment

Who will be the end beneficiaries: Local businesses, the local community, residents and visitors to the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Taff Bargoed

What might the outputs be (activity measures): 9 hectares of land developed and 10 improvement schemes

What might be the results of the project: 11 enterprises accommodated, 29 premises created / refurbished and 70 gross jobs created

What would its impact be: Increased visitors numbers within the Taff Bargoed area, boost investment and business confidence and keep spending within the local community

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: 2009-2013

Estimated Cost: 2.3 million (approx)

Where might the match funding come from: MTCBC, DE&T, Private Sector Investment , TMF and Heads of the Valleys

Date: 8/7/2008

Organisation Name: Merthyr Tydfil CBC

Project Description: The project forms part of the strategic programme of physical regeneration for the South East Wales Convergence area - Valleys Renaissance.

This project, the Merthyr Tydfil Environmental Strategy, forms the final phases of a programme of environmental and public realm improvements within Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre. This project comprises - River Taff Corridor Enhancements (Phase 2) - Town Centre Approaches (Phase 2) - Town Centre and Public Realm Enhancements (Phases 3 and 4)

Email Address: gavin.lewis@merthyr.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Merthyr Tydfil

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: Merthyr Tydfil CBC, DE&T, MT Town Centre Partnership and private sector investment

Who will be the end beneficiaries: Merthyr Tydfil CBC, DE&T, MT Town Centre Partnership and private sector investment

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre

What might the outputs be (activity measures): 11 hectares of land developed and 8 improvement schemes

What might be the results of the project: 6 enterprises accommodated, 4 premises created / refurbished and 50 jobs created

What would its impact be: Increased visitors numbers within the town centre, boost investment and business confidence and keep spending within the local community

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: 2009-2013

Estimated Cost: 5.6 million

Where might the match funding come from: MTCBC, DE&T, Private Sector Investment , TMF and Heads of the Valleys

Date: 8/7/2008

Organisation Name: Merthyr Tydfil CBC

Project Description: This project forms part of the strategic programme of physical regeneration for the SE Wales Convergence area - Valleys Renaissance.

This project, Merthyr Tydfil Property Strategy, will deliver the refurbishment and redevelopment of a number of key buildings and sites within the town centre of Merthyr Tydfil for which strategies and feasibility studies have already been completed. The project comprises: - Miners Hall Refurbishment - Building facade improvements to key buildings - Bus station redevelopment - Creation of a new arts centre

Email Address: gavin.lewis@merthyr.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: Merthyr Tydfil CBC, DE&T, MT Town Centre Partnership and private sector investment

Who will be the end beneficiaries: Local businesses, the local community, residents and visitors to the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Merthyr Tydfil Town Centre

What might the outputs be (activity measures): 3 hectares of land developed and 15 improvement schemes

What might be the results of the project: 11 enterprises accommodated, 30 premises created / refurbished and 135 gross jobs created

What would its impact be: Increased visitors numbers within the town centre, boost investment and business confidence and keep spending within the local community

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: 2009-2013

Estimated Cost: Estimated cost is approx.19m

Where might the match funding come from: MTCBC, DE&T, Private Sector Investment , TMF and Heads of the Valleys

Date: 3/7/2008

Organisation Name: Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

Project Description: The project forms part of the strategic programme of physical regeneration for the South East Wales Convergence area - "Valleys Renaissance". This programme has been developed as a result of collaboration between the 6 Valleys authorities and WAG DE&T.

The project is a comprehensive regeneration package for Pontypridd Town Centre. The objectives are · To highlight Pontypridd as a focus for residents, shoppers, visitors and workers. · To enhance the attractiveness of the town centre and to reinforce it's positive attributes. · To encourage investment within the town centre and to support local businesses and the local economy. · To create a convenient, attractive, accessible, safe and memorable public realm within the town centre. · To promote Ynysangharad Park as a tourist attraction · To make Pontypridd the 'County' town.

Email Address: peter.j.mortimer@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC; WAG DE&T; private sector investors

Who will be the end beneficiaries: Local residents and businesses, surrounding communities, employees within the Town Centre, visitors to Rhondda Cynon Taff and the surrounding area.

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Pontypridd Town Centre

What might the outputs be (activity measures): 25 hectares of land improved; 9 improvement schemes

What might be the results of the project: 1000 gross jobs created; 40 premises creted/refurbished; 60 enterprises accommodated; 80%occupancy rates

What would its impact be: A comprehensive programme of regeneration, which will deliver a vibrant, viable and sustainable town centre. Actions will boost investment, improve the town centre and ensure wealth creation and spending is kept within the local economy. The project will also ensure Pontypridd reclaims its position as a regional centre for commerce and business.

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: The project focuses on Pontypridd Town Centre, but it forms a key element of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Economic Regeneration Strategy. It is also a key component of the Valleys Renaissance Programme.

Estimated Cost: £198 million

Where might the match funding come from: WAG Targeted Match Funding (TMF); WAG DE&T; private sector funding; Heritage Lottery; Cadw; Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC

Date: 25/6/2008

Organisation Name: Carmarthenshire County Council

Project Description: To enhance visitor experience through visitor management and interpretation through the development of a new visitor centre;

To improve countryside access, protect and manage the environment of the Country Park and promote the enjoyment, awareness and interest of the public;

To enhance the opportunities for walking, riding and cycling;

To sustain and enhance the economic benefits of recreation to the economy of the region.

Email Address: emorris@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Geographical Area of Operation: Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

Organisation Core Business: Local Authority

Who will be involved in delivering the project: The project will be led by Carmarthenshire County Council in partnership with the Countryside Council for Wales, Forestry Commission and other user groups.

Who will be the end beneficiaries: SMEs, Individuals - residents and visitors, organisations utilising the facilities

Spatial area/s to be covered by the project: Swansea, Pembs, Central

What might the outputs be (activity measures): Initiative developing the natural and/or historic environment; Initiative managing access to countryside and coast; Enterprises assisted

What might be the results of the project: Gross jobs created; Investment induced; Increased number of visitors

What would its impact be: Net jobs created; Increase in turnover

Roughly what might be the scale of the project: April 2009 - March 2013

Estimated Cost: £6.8million

Where might the match funding come from: CCC, WAG, CCW, FC

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