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Friday 21 February 2025

Volunteers clock record number of hours

Description:: Volunteers at Blaenavon Workmen's Hall clocked up more than 3,000 hours of volunteering last year – more than 60 hours per week!

Consultation on traffic orders

Description:: The process of making temporary exemptions to the default 20mph limit in Torfaen permanent is underway.

Join Foster Wales Torfaen

Description:: We're backing a national campaign to encourage more people to foster with their local authority and keep children in their communities.

Wednesday 19 February 2025

New inclusive play park opens

Description:: Work to transform a derelict piece of land in Pontnewynydd into an inclusive play park has been completed...

Friday 14 February 2025

Keep Torfaen Tidy Spring Clean 2025

Description:: This year's Keep Torfaen Tidy Spring Clean aims to be our biggest one yet!

You're hired! Meet Torfaen's newest apprentices

Description:: This week, as part of National Apprentice Week, the council's latest apprentices discussed their career aspirations with Chief Executive Stephen Vickers.

Tuesday 4 February 2025

Pontypool town centre temporary road closure

Description:: From Monday 10 February, a section of Hanbury Road in Pontypool Town Centre will be closed in both directions for eight weeks, including weekends.

Monday 3 February 2025

Cabinet asked to approve tender for Leisure services

Description:: Tomorrow, Torfaen Council's Cabinet committee will be asked to approve a 10-year contract to deliver leisure services in Torfaen to Halo Leisure Services

Friday 31 January 2025

Thriving with Welsh language support

Description:: A pupil at a Welsh-medium primary school has been given extra help thanks to a specialist Welsh education centre.

Thursday 30 January 2025

Pop up and play

Description:: Calling all children! Torfaen Play Service is launching a series of new Saturday play sessions starting this weekend.

Governors needed to help schools thrive

Description:: Schools across Torfaen are looking for volunteers to become school governors to help pupils gain the qualifications and skills they need to lead positive lives.

Wednesday 29 January 2025

Have your say on Torfaen Council's budget proposals

Description:: Torfaen Council has launched its public consultation on its budget proposals for 2025-2026

Free furniture for schools and community groups

Description:: Nearly 100 items of furniture are being offered to local schools and community groups ahead of a project to renovate Cwmbran Library.

Monday 27 January 2025

Holocaust survivor gives talk to pupils

Description:: Pupils from secondary schools in Torfaen have taken part in a live webinar to hear the firsthand account of a Holocaust survivor.

Friday 24 January 2025

Inspectors praise federated schools

Description:: Estyn inspectors have praised high standards at Blenheim Road Community and Coed Eva primary schools.

Thursday 23 January 2025

Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen councillors approve appointment of Joint Chief Executive

Description:: Blaenau Gwent councillors have today unanimously approved the appointment of Stephen Vickers as the permanent Joint Chief Executive for both Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils

Wednesday 22 January 2025

Pontypool town centre temporary road closure

Description:: A section of Hanbury Road, in Pontypool Town Centre, will be closed in both directions for eight weeks from Monday February 10, including weekends.

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Help transform Pontypool town centre

Description:: Do you have ideas about how Pontypool town centre could be transformed?

Torfaen Councillors approve appointment of Joint Chief Executive

Description:: Torfaen councillors have today approved the appointment of Stephen Vickers as the permanent Joint Chief Executive for both Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent County Borough councils

Friday 17 January 2025

Additional 20mph exceptions considered

Description:: The number of exceptions to the 20mph limit in built up areas in Torfaen could increase to 44 under revised proposals.

Support for food and high street entrepreneurs

Description:: A free course aimed at anyone considering setting up a retail, food or high street business starts next month...

Wednesday 15 January 2025

First step towards a Local Government Federation

Description:: Next Tuesday (21st January), Torfaen councillors will be asked to approve the appointment of Stephen Vickers as the permanent Joint Chief Executive for both Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent County Borough councils

Innovative project to tackle health inequalities launched

Description:: More than £4 million has been awarded to help drive an innovative approach to tackling health inequalities in the borough

Tuesday 14 January 2025

Financial Monitoring 2024/25 and Revenue Budget 2025/26

Description:: Today, Torfaen Council's cabinet will review the in-year financial forecast and outline plans to achieve a balanced position by the end of the 2024/25 financial year

Friday 10 January 2025

Ellie connects with community through volunteering

Description:: A women from Cwmbran is on her way to achieving her dream career, thanks to volunteering.

Friday 3 January 2025

New year, new play days

Description:: Nearly 400 children have enjoyed 11 new play sessions over the Christmas holidays.

Thursday 19 December 2024

Railway station work complete

Description:: Remedial work to address historical issues with the platform at Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station has been completed.

Season's eatings at Torfaen schools

Description:: If you're fretting about cooking next week's Christmas dinner - spare a thought for the council's school catering team.

Wednesday 18 December 2024

Christmas extravaganza boosts attendance

Description:: Pupils and staff at Cwmbran High School are counting down the days to Christmas with a fun-filled festive extravaganza.

Monday 16 December 2024

Christmas and New Year recycling and waste collections 2024

Description:: There will be no changes to collection days in the week leading up to Christmas...

Friday 13 December 2024

Serial fly-tipper sentenced

Description:: A serial fly-tipper has been sentenced following action taken by three Gwent councils.

Gwent youth forums unite

Description:: Representatives from youth forums across Gwent have agreed to work more closely together.

Cafe owner fined for rodent infestation

Description:: A former owner of a Pontypool Café has been successfully prosecuted and fined for multiple food hygiene offences.

Schools join forces to tackle litter

Description:: Eight primary school eco committees have signed up to a Keep Wales Tidy campaign to help keep communities free from litter.

Thursday 12 December 2024

Santa Appeal sleighs expectations

Description:: More than 1,200 gifts and 60 hampers-worth of food have been donated to the Torfaen Santa Appeal.

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Play Service festive card winners

Description:: More than 500 entries were entered into this year's annual Christmas card competition run by Torfaen Play Service.

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Free mobile coverage checker

Description:: The council has partnered with a technology company to enable residents and businesses to find out which mobile companies offer the best network coverage in their area.

Friday 6 December 2024

Pupils swap classroom for boardroom

Description:: Pupils from Llantarnam Primary School swapped the classroom for the boardroom on an educational visit to Burtons Biscuits this week.

Thursday 5 December 2024

Waste education and enforcement policy approved

Description:: Cabinet members have approved a Waste Education and Enforcement Policy which will come into place in 2025...

Funding to unblock town's regeneration

Description:: Cabinet members have approved a plan to use some of the UK Government funding allocated to Pontypool town centre to upgrade part of the town's sewer network.

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Wood you like to talk? Benches spark conversation

Description:: Three community benches have been designed and crafted by a men's peer support group, with the first one unveiled outside Talywain Rugby Club last week.

Friday 29 November 2024

Let's Talk survey launched

Description:: A residents survey has been launched as part of a Wales-wide listening exercise

Childcare workers thanked

Description:: More than 50 people who work in the private childcare sector attended a recognition evening last night.

Entrepreneurs are pitch perfect

Description:: Seven entrepreneurs got the chance to pitch their business ideas to two industry experts as part of a new Start Up Programme.

Wednesday 27 November 2024

Community flu clinics for children

Description:: Extra flu vaccination clinics are being held for primary school-age children.

Friday 22 November 2024

Timetable for new development plan agreed

Description:: A new timetable has been approved for the delivery of the council's Replacement Local Development Plan.

Grants for social enterprises

Description:: Eight social enterprises have been given grants of up to £50,000 to help fund new business opportunities.

Wednesday 20 November 2024

Council renews Armed Forces Covenant commitment

Description:: The council has renewed its commitment to support members of the armed forces across the borough.

Tuesday 19 November 2024

Tributes paid to former councillor

Description:: Tributes have been paid to a former Blaenavon county councillor, town councillor and mayor who has died.

MenTalk

Description:: In marking International Men's Day today, a new mental health support project in Torfaen has significantly improved the lives of around 40 men facing long-term barriers to work.

Pupils celebrate different faiths

Description:: Pupils from Padre Pio Roman Catholic Primary School have taken part in a project to learn more about cultural diversity and religious beliefs.

Red bag deliveries underway

Description:: Residents will start receiving their new red recycling bags this week.

Monday 18 November 2024

Summer Reading Challenge winner announced

Description:: Torfaen Libraries have announced the winner of their 'Marvellous Makers!' Summer Reading Challenge, that saw more than 900 children take part this summer.

Grants for community winter support

Description:: Community groups and charities can apply for grants of up to £4,000 to provide drop-in services this winter.

Friday 15 November 2024

Women with passion for business

Description:: Two award-winning female entrepreneurs have spoken of their passion for their businesses.

Thursday 14 November 2024

Increase in walking, cycling and scooting

Description:: More primary school pupils than ever are walking, cycling or scooting to school in the borough.

Monday 11 November 2024

A new youth alliance launches

Description:: Around 30 young people, aged between 11 and 18, have taken part in the first Torfaen Youth Alliance meeting

Website is one-stop-shop for events

Description:: Nearly 300 community groups and organisations now use the Connect Torfaen website to promote their events and services.

Wednesday 6 November 2024

Investment plan for Cwmbran

Description:: Residents are asked to have their say on an ambitious set of potential projects for Cwmbran town centre

Tuesday 5 November 2024

Significant improvement in Education Services recognised

Description:: During October, Estyn, His Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales conducted their latest monitoring visit of Torfaen Council

Monday 4 November 2024

New residential children's home in Torfaen

Description:: A new residential children's home is set to welcome its first young person as it opens its doors

Spread some joy this Christmas

Description:: As the festive season approaches, Torfaen Social Services has launched its annual Santa Appeal to support those who might otherwise miss out this Christmas.

Friday 1 November 2024

Torfaen care leavers celebrated

Description:: This week, Torfaen Council hosted a care leavers conference at Torfaen Learning Zone in Cwmbran, celebrating the achievements of young people who have successfully transitioned out of the care system.

Tuesday 29 October 2024

Children help bring Windrush story to life

Description:: Torfaen primary school pupils have helped to bring the Windrush story alive through art and poetry as part of an event to mark Black History Month

Red bags delayed

Description:: The delivery of the red recycling bags has been delayed by a couple of weeks due to supply chain issues.

Street Food Saturdays bring flavour to Pontypool

Description:: Pontypool Indoor Market is the go-to destination for food lovers this November, as the popular Street Food Saturdays continue to draw impressive crowds.

Friday 25 October 2024

Young scientists win university awards

Description:: Young scientists from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have won two university science awards.

Youth Forum appoints new leaders

Description:: Torfaen Youth Forum has elected a new chair and two deputy chairs for the next year.

Thursday 24 October 2024

Women in Business event speakers

Description:: Two top female business leaders will be speaking at this year's Torfaen Women in Business event.

Pumpkin recycling

Description:: This year, as well as the food waste caddy, pumpkins can also be put in the garden waste bins to be recycled.

Wednesday 23 October 2024

Skills plan to drive economic growth

Description:: Business leaders, training providers and council representatives have met to discuss ways of upskilling the local workforce to meet the needs of a competitive innovative economy.

Tuesday 22 October 2024

Award for litter-picking brothers

Description:: Two brothers have been given a Civic Award after carrying out a sponsored litter pick in aid of their school.

Monday 21 October 2024

Recycling information sessions

Description:: Households will soon receive their new red recycling bag.

Friday 18 October 2024

Temporary road closure

Description:: Between Monday 21 October until Friday 29 November a section of St Davids Road, Cwmbran will be closed to carry out highway improvement works to the new Lidl Store. There will be alternate lane closures only.

Have your say on sports and leisure facilities in Torfaen

Description:: A consultation to gather residents' views on local sports, leisure, and fitness activities gets underway today.

Let's get Wales to No1 for recycling

Description:: This Recycle Week, we're backing Wales Recycles' mighty mission to get to No.1 in the world for recycling, and we need YOUR help to get us there!

Thursday 17 October 2024

Group helps veteran get medals

Description:: A community group that supports former servicemen and women has helped unite an ex-soldier with his medals.

Wednesday 16 October 2024

Pontypool Indoor Market needs your help to prepare for the future

Description:: As we approach the end of this year, Pontypool Indoor Market celebrates 130 years of being at the heart of the town centre.

Kickboxing prodigy hooks gold and silver at World Games

Description:: Joshua Herring, an 18-year-old kickboxer from Pontypool, has recently clinched a gold medal and a World Championship belt at the WMAC (World Martial Arts Council) World Games.

Red bag recycling

Description:: New red recycling bags for plastics, tins, cans and cartons are being delivered to households.

Friday 11 October 2024

Help shape Torfaen's food strategy

Description:: Plans are underway for the first Torfaen Food Strategy to increase the availability of sustainable food in the borough.

Statement on the closure of Arthur Jenkins Residential Home

Description:: Statement on the closure of Arthur Jenkins Residential Home from Councillor David Daniels, Torfaen Council's Executive Member for Adult Services and Housing

Thursday 10 October 2024

ASD Base opens at Cwmbran school

Description:: A new £500,000 facility to support pupils with additional learning needs has officially been opened at Cwmbran High School today.

Community support fund

Description:: More than half a million pound has been given to community groups to help them develop and support more people in their local areas.

Wednesday 9 October 2024

Torfaen Foster Carers share what they 'Bring to the Table'

Description:: Foster carers from Torfaen have been talking about their experiences of caring for young people

Increase in school attendance rates

Description:: Average attendance in primary and secondary schools increased by three per cent in September, compared to the previous year.

Tuesday 8 October 2024

Cwmbran Library investment

Description:: Nearly half a million pounds is to be invested into Cwmbran Library next year.

Monday 7 October 2024

A wheelie good opportunity

Description:: Nursery, Reception and Year 1 primary school pupils are being given early bike training.

Connecting you with your community

Description:: More than 1,000 people have signed up to a website that has become Torfaen's one-stop-shop for community events, activities and volunteering opportunities.

Statement from Councillor Richard Clark

Description:: It is with great regret that we have been informed that our long serving Headteacher at Pontnewydd Primary, Kerry Waters, has passed away

Thursday 3 October 2024

Blaenavon nets a win with new sports courts

Description:: Disused tennis courts in Blaenavon are set to be transformed into a new all-purpose sports facility.

Learning success at Carreg Lam

Description:: A centre that supports primary school-aged children transfer to Welsh medium education has helped 40 pupils since it opened last year.

Wednesday 2 October 2024

Schools cut food waste by a third

Description:: Several primary schools have reduced their food waste by a third on average, thanks to a competition by the council's catering service...

Tuesday 1 October 2024

New bereavement support network

Description:: A community bereavement support network has been set up, thanks to a new approach by Torfaen Council.

Monday 30 September 2024

Construction starts on Sleeping Beauty

Description:: This week, construction work starts on the £3.7m redevelopment of Greenmeadow Community Farm, with the farm due to reopen in Spring 2025

Friday 27 September 2024

Have your say on play

Description:: A new consultation to help shape the future of play opportunities across communities in Torfaen has been launched.

Ministers commend children's mental health service

Description:: On Thursday, Welsh Government Ministers visited My Support Team (MyST) in Pontypool to reinforce the importance of specialist mental health support for young people in care.

Thursday 26 September 2024

Pupils support active travel

Description:: More pupils are walking, scooting and cycling to a school in Cwmbran since they introduced an active travel schools plan...

Friday 20 September 2024

Basketball success is a slam dunk

Description:: The first youth basketball team in Torfaen is planning to enter the South Wales Basketball League next year.

Improvements to council's cemeteries service

Description:: A series of improvements have been made to the council's cemeteries service following a public survey and internal review...

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