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Wednesday 2 April 2025
Next step in Levelling Up project
Description:
Plans for a new Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter have taken a step forward.
Latest recycling plan approved
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Cabinet members have approved a plan to increase recycling rates in line with the Welsh Government's 70 per cent target.
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Campaign to tackle dog fouling
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A peaceful protest has been held to raise the issue of dog fouling at a local park.
Town centre road reopens
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A section of Hanbury Road in Pontypool Town Centre has reopened nearly a week ahead of schedule.
Hello to Halo Leisure
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The award-winning social enterprise Halo Leisure will provide leisure services in Torfaen from today.
Friday 28 March 2025
State-of-the-art sports facilities for school
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Nearly £4m has been invested in a range of new sports facilities at Abersychan School.
Thursday 27 March 2025
Springboard to business success
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A centre aimed at supporting high growth science and technology businesses has welcomed 11 new tenants.
Exciting new chapter for Cwmbran Library
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This week, a group of young library members got a sneak peek of the newly refurbished Cwmbran Library, ahead of it reopening to the public on Monday.
Tuesday 25 March 2025
Celebration of local food for local communities
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Businesses and community groups gathered on Friday to celebrate Torfaen's UK Sustainable Food Places silver award.
Friday 21 March 2025
Torfaen Spring Clean success
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Plastic bottles, crisp packets, vapes, a dog bed, and a lonely shoe are just some of the items of rubbish picked up as part of Torfaen's annual Spring Clean.
Thursday 20 March 2025
Local foster carer praises social worker
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A Torfaen Foster Carer Carol has thanked her Social Worker who has supported her for the past 18 years.
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Council in top employers list
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The council has been named as one of the best employers by the Financial Times.
Welsh public organisations pledge new approach focused on the bereaved and survivors of public tragedies
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Yesterday, the Leader of Torfaen Council joined over 50 public sector organisations across Wales to publicly sign a charter which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability
Tuesday 18 March 2025
Crownbridge extension to officially open
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Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Education, will officially open the extension at Crownbridge School on Friday 21 March
Volunteers play record breaking role
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Nearly 200 volunteers have been thanked for helping to provide a record-breaking 32,000 hours of fun over the past year.
Monday 17 March 2025
Event to celebrate primary school memories
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An open evening is being held at Maendy Primary School next month for past pupils, families and members of the community
Friday 14 March 2025
Bakery owner fined for food hygiene offences
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The owner of a Cwmbran bakery has been found guilty of food hygiene offences...
Torfaen's Got to Dance
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Over 200 children have showcased their passion for dance in a competition aimed at celebrating and boosting participation in the art.
Young Carers Action Day
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Young carers from Torfaen have taken part in a celebration evening to mark Carers Action Day 2025.
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Women leaders inspire pupils
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Around 150 girls got the chance to quiz a panel of female leaders in media, business, engineering and education this week.
Friday 7 March 2025
Local nature reserve could expand
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There are hopes a local nature reserve in Cwmbran could be expanded following a successful bid for National Lottery Heritage funding.
Wednesday 5 March 2025
Refuse team save man's life
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A former headteacher has thanked a council refuse team for saving his life when he had a heart attack.
Tuesday 4 March 2025
Schools. Streets and Social Care investment for 2025/26 approved
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Today, Torfaen Council approved its budget for 2025/2026, set out its medium-term financial plan and set council tax for 2025/2026
Monday 3 March 2025
Half term fun
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More than 650 children from across Torfaen enjoyed a fun-filled half-term week, thanks to the efforts of Torfaen Play Service.
Friday 28 February 2025
New park and ride opens
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A new park and ride facility at Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station has opened today
Thursday 27 February 2025
Young carers win award
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Two young carers have received a prestigious Gwent High Sheriff Award for going above and beyond in their caring roles.
Wednesday 26 February 2025
World Book Day fun
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To mark this year's World Book Day, Torfaen Libraries are involved in a series of events to celebrate the love of books and reading.
Tuesday 25 February 2025
Free furniture for schools and community groups
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Pupils from St Alban's RC High School are among those who will benefit from furniture donated by Cwmbran Library.
Friday 21 February 2025
Volunteers clock record number of hours
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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
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The process of making temporary exemptions to the default 20mph limit in Torfaen permanent is underway.
Join Foster Wales Torfaen
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Calling all children! Torfaen Play Service is launching a series of new Saturday play sessions starting this weekend.
Governors needed to help schools thrive
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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
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Torfaen Council has launched its public consultation on its budget proposals for 2025-2026
Free furniture for schools and community groups
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Do you have ideas about how Pontypool town centre could be transformed?
Torfaen Councillors approve appointment of Joint Chief Executive
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nearly 400 children have enjoyed 11 new play sessions over the Christmas holidays.
Thursday 19 December 2024
Railway station work complete
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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
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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
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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
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There will be no changes to collection days in the week leading up to Christmas...
Friday 13 December 2024
Serial fly-tipper sentenced
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A serial fly-tipper has been sentenced following action taken by three Gwent councils.
Gwent youth forums unite
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Representatives from youth forums across Gwent have agreed to work more closely together.
Cafe owner fined for rodent infestation
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A former owner of a Pontypool Café has been successfully prosecuted and fined for multiple food hygiene offences.
Schools join forces to tackle litter
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cabinet members have approved a Waste Education and Enforcement Policy which will come into place in 2025...
Funding to unblock town's regeneration
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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
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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
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A residents survey has been launched as part of a Wales-wide listening exercise
Childcare workers thanked
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More than 50 people who work in the private childcare sector attended a recognition evening last night.
Entrepreneurs are pitch perfect
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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
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Extra flu vaccination clinics are being held for primary school-age children.
Friday 22 November 2024
Timetable for new development plan agreed
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A new timetable has been approved for the delivery of the council's Replacement Local Development Plan.
Grants for social enterprises
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Residents will start receiving their new red recycling bags this week.
Monday 18 November 2024
Summer Reading Challenge winner announced
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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
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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
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Two award-winning female entrepreneurs have spoken of their passion for their businesses.
Thursday 14 November 2024
Increase in walking, cycling and scooting
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A new residential children's home is set to welcome its first young person as it opens its doors
Spread some joy this Christmas
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Young scientists from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have won two university science awards.
Youth Forum appoints new leaders
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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
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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
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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
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Two brothers have been given a Civic Award after carrying out a sponsored litter pick in aid of their school.
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