Welcome
Bargoed is located in the north of Caerphilly County Borough within the Upper Rhymney Valley. It is the largest district town centre within the valley serving the surrounding communities of Aberbargoed, Gilfach Fargoed and Pengam. This important shopping and service centre is set to become transformed into a modern facility for residents and visitors alike in the heart of the Rhymney valley.
Bargoed grew rapidly during the coal industry boom of the early twentieth century and earned its reputation as a significant retail centre for the area, attracting both national and independent retailers. It has also grown as a service centre and has a developing leisure industry, with the creation of a new country park on the site of 3 former collieries.
The time for change, Bargoed’s Big Idea, has already commenced and will create a more accessible and vibrant town centre. This programme of regeneration – the Greater Bargoed Community Regeneration Scheme – includes significant improvements to the transport infrastructure and the creation of a new development plateau for retail and leisure use.
Focus on...
Town Centre Action Plan
A public consultation on a new Bargoed Town Centre Action Plan is being held from Monday 1st September and will give local people an opportunity to have their views heard.
The Action Plan is an update of the 2003 plan for the town centre but contains new proposals and more detail than previously.
The plan explains the increased strategic importance of Bargoed and contains no fewer than 27 suggested projects in a comprehensive regeneration programme for the town centre.
News
Leader of Council calls for united effort to secure retail development
Caerphilly county borough council’s cabinet is set to discuss a report next week regarding the potential impact for Bargoed if the major retailer Sainsburys does not come on board.
Contact
Whether you are visiting or investing in Bargoed contact the Town Centre Development Manager.
Andrew Highway
Town Centre Development Manager
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Tredomen Business & Technology Centre
Tredomen Business Park
HENGOED
CF82 7FN
Tel: 01443 866213
Fax: 01443 866216
Email: retail@caerphilly.gov.uk
