Treharris, Bedlinog and Trelewis Labour

13/06/2026

Treharris Ward Councillors’ Advice Surgery

10/06/2026

It’s only two weeks to the Council By Election taking place in Dowlais & Pant Ward on the 25th June. If you’ve got any friends or relatives there asked them to vote for Dean Barrett, a fantastic local candidate 🗳️

What an amazing endorsement for Dean, really heartwarming and shows the people of Dowlais and Pant, how genuine , honest, loved and respected Dean is.

07/06/2026

Treharris Family Fun Day Saturday 27th June

Less than 3 weeks to go to the Family Fun Day. Lots going on there. Thanks to our sponsors for helping make this happen Wales & West Housing Group, Friends of Taff Bargoed Park, Taff Bargoed Development Trust Ltd and Merthyr Tydfil CBC. Also thanks to Treharris Phoenix Rugby Football Club for the use of their Ground

04/06/2026

☀️🎉 National Play Day is coming! 🎉☀️
Join us as we celebrate National Play Day for the second year with fantastic family fun at Trelewis Community Centre 💙💛
🗓 Wednesday 5th August
⏰ 11am – 2pm
Organised by Bedlinog and Trelewis Community Council

03/06/2026

There’s a Council By Election taking place in Dowlais & Pant Ward on the 25th June. If you’ve got any friends or relatives there asked them to vote for Dean Barrett, a fantastic local candidate 🗳️

02/06/2026

Cllr Gillian Preston - Bedlinog and Trelewis Monthly Report for May

🎉🌼 MAY UPDATE 2026 🌼🎉

May has been another busy and productive month across Bedlinog and Trelewis — full of meetings, community events, and time spent out and about speaking with residents. As always, thank you to everyone who stopped for a chat or got in touch.

📅 MEETINGS
✔ Licensing meeting
✔ Bedlinog and Trelewis Community Council
✔ PACT meeting (Bedlinog)
✔ Peer Panel Assessment (PPA)
✔ Draft Forward Work Programme
✔ Taff Bargoed Partnership Board
✔ Bedlinog PTA meeting
✔ Taff Bargoed Development Trust Ltd

🤝 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
✔ Attended Trelewis Hub (Tuesdays) and Bedlinog Hub (Wednesdays)
✔ Met with residents in Trelewis regarding parking concerns
✔ Early morning litter pick at Parc Taf Bargoed – a beautiful day for it 🌿
✔ Joined the Community Council litter picks at Nant Llwynog Park and Taff Bargoed Park
✔ Attended the Mayor’s Inauguration

🏉 LOCAL EVENTS & SUPPORT
✔ Delighted to attend the Bedlinog Rfc Under‑7s rugby presentation evening and present a £500 cheque from Taff Bargoed Development Trust
✔ Wished Haydn Miller well on his recent fundraising walk from Top Bedlinog to Caerphilly in support of Mind — a fantastic effort for an important cause 👏
✔ Great to see over 100 runners taking part in a recent Phoenix Running South Wales event — well done to all involved!

🌿 LOCAL ACTION & REPORTS
🔹 Dog bin reported full at Garth Terrace
🔹 Overflowing bin at the tennis courts reported
🔹 Potholes reported (Beechcroft, Trelewis 1–10, and road leading to Rock UK)
🔹 Fishing platform at the lakes reported as unsafe
🔹 Damaged fence at the bottom of the rugby field reported

💬 STAYING ACCOUNTABLE
Thank you to everyone who got in touch this month — whether raising concerns, sharing ideas, or having a quick chat out and about. Your feedback is invaluable, and it’s always a privilege to support our community. Remember, I’m always here to help.

Gill x

02/06/2026

Cllr Gareth Richards Monthly Report for May

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

We meet this evening at 6.30pm at Treharris Rugby Club. Why not come along and join us and help shape our communities

29/05/2026

Good luck to Dean Barrett candidate in the Dowlais and Pant Ward by-election on Thursday 25th June