Thursday 11 April 2013

'Deep Study' of Tredegar - CREW Regeneration Wales

This is a busy time for CREW Regeneration Wales. We have an active work programme lined up for the next three years, and details of our ongoing work, together with our continually expanding resources, can always be found on our website: www.regenwales.org

Amongst our other work, for each of the next three years we are committed to undertaking a major research project. This year we are undertaking a 'Deep Study' of Tredegar. Our goal is to develop a holistic understanding of Tredegar as an area of significant deprivation. We are also seeking to identify what opportunities exist and what actions need to be taken over the next ten years to create a sustainable community by 2030.

In this initial phase of the project we are establishing partnerships between professionals across the policy fields, and breaking down the silos so that professionals from different areas of public life can work together.  Our Steering Group includes professionals from housing, economic development, transport and health fields, as well as people with particular expertise in community food and energy production, sustainability and community engagement.

We will be posting project updates to our website as we progress, and will also making use of Twitter: @CREWRegenWales.

Dr Mark Lang, Senior Researcher
CREW Regeneration Wales

3 comments:

  1. It would be good to know the specific make up of the steering group. Voluntary sector involved ?
    Cris Davies
    Blaenau Gwent Care and Repair

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    1. Hi Cris, full details of the steering group members, which includes someone from GAVO, are available on the CREW Regeneration Wales website (www.regenwales.org), but we are also planning an event in May that is seeking to engage with voluntary groups in Tredegar. We are seeking to engage with as many voluntary sector groups in Tredegar as possible, so any contacts would be gratefully received.

      Thanks

      Mark

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  2. Hi Mark, thanks for that. I should never have doubted you. Yes GAVO should be able to holistically represent the voluntary sector at this initial stage. Coming from an environmental health/housing background I always look to see how that particular area is covered. I note the steering group has very high level officials from the local authority and the local housing association so private sector housing and social housing needs should be eminently covered. Nice picture of the clock, still in good condition after its refurb so an omen for a good start.
    Good luck.
    Cris

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