The Means' long association with Merthyr Tydfil dates back to the commissioning of a town centre regeneration strategy in 2001.

Following its publication, The Means worked for over a year in helping to translate the strategy into an implementable programme.

 The main tasks included drafting project briefs and procuring consultancy services, but The Means was also heavily involved in developing the town centre partnership and recruiting the first Town Centre Manager.

The relationship was refreshed in July with an appointment to support the council's regeneration team in progressing further elements of the extensive renewal agenda.