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COCO'S COFFEE & CANDLES HAS RECENTLY OPENED ITS DOORS AT 143B HIGH STREET IN THE TOWN CENTRE 16:41, 04 Jun 2025Updated 16:42, 04 Jun 2025 A new coffee and candle shop has just
opened in what had been a long-term empty property in Merthyr Tydfil town centre. Coco’s Coffee & Candles is now based at 143b High Street, which was formerly the location of Pizza Time
on the lower part of the High Street, and it was developed by Highfield Property Group along with grant funding of £730,000 from the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme which
allowed the re-development of the property into a commercial unit. Works included the demolition of previous structures with the full integration of new structures including steel supports,
a new roof, internal studwork, boarding, plastering, fully renewed electrics and plumbing, new windows and doors and shopfront. The blank slate created by this work then allowed for the unit
to become a modern, warm interior, synonymous with the original Coco’s in Aberdare, the council said. There was £120,000 of funding received from UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund’s
Property Development and Town Centre Grant which supported the kitchen fit-out, bespoke coffee counter and banquet-style seating. _To get all the latest Merthyr Tydfil news straight to your
inbox, sign up for our newsletter HERE._ Coco’s Coffee & Candles owner Bridie Phillips said: “Merthyr Tydfil felt like the perfect next step for Coco’s Coffee & Candles. As a small
family business, we’re passionate about creating warm, welcoming spaces where people can relax, connect, and enjoy something special. Article continues below “We believe independent
businesses like ours bring heart and individuality to the high street — offering something truly personal that big chains often can’t. The town’s strong sense of community and support for
local enterprise made it an easy choice for us. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns programme and the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund for their
generous support, as well as the fantastic regeneration team at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council who’ve helped bring our vision to life. “We can’t wait to welcome locals and visitors
alike into our new space and be part of the town centre’s exciting future.” Rob Price, director at Highfields Property Group, said: “Our redevelopment of 143b High Street is a perfect
example of the vision we hold for the future of the town centre and this project reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality transformations of vacant properties. “Our goal is to
attract and collaborate with exciting, innovative businesses, helping bring their ideas to life and re-energising the high street. “In the case of Coco’s, we’ve been able to help Bridie
expand her already hugely successful brand and bring it to Merthyr Tydfil’s High Street. We’re proud to do this in partnership with the council’s regeneration team and Welsh Government
Councillor Jamie Scriven, cabinet member for regeneration, leisure and tourism, said: “As cabinet member for economy, regeneration, leisure, and tourism I am delighted to welcome Coco’s
Coffee & Candles to Merthyr Tydfil. “If you have ever visited the Aberdare store you will be aware that Coco’s pride themselves on speciality coffee, bakes, lunch, and their fragrance
products voted best luxury candle brand of 2023. “Officially opened on Wednesday, May 28, Cocos Merthyr is a unique addition to our town’s lower high street, with two floors of seating
choice in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff, we hope you will visit time and time again.” Article continues below Do you think Merthyr Tydfil is heading for better times? Merthyr
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