News Archive

Monday 4 September 2023

Free compost trial

Description:: Residents are being offered free compost as part of a trial by Torfaen Council to reuse green waste collected from local homes...

Wednesday 30 August 2023

Families urged to claim Tax-Free Childcare

Description:: With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills.

Record-breaking Summer Fun Fest

Description:: A record number of volunteers have help to provide hours of free fun to thousands of children this summer.

Tuesday 29 August 2023

The British consultation

Description:: Residents are invited to comment on plans for a new drainage scheme at The British site, prior to it being submitted for planning permission.

Friday 25 August 2023

Bank holiday recycling and waste collections

Description:: Crews will be working as normal this Bank Holiday Monday so there won't be any changes to waste and recycling collections next week.

GCSE success for adult learners

Description:: It wasn't just school pupils celebrating GCSE success this week - more than 50 adult learners also collected their results.

Thursday 24 August 2023

Pupils celebrate GCSE success

Description:: Thousands of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils collected their exam results today

Play Service gives hundreds of food boxes

Description:: Families of children who attended Torfaen Council's Food and Fun camps this summer have been given food boxes containing a range of essential items.

Local company to run World Heritage Centre cafe

Description:: A local catering company has won the contract to manage the World Heritage Centre cafe in Blaenavon.

Tuesday 22 August 2023

Hundreds of trees to be planted

Description:: Residents are being given the chance to identify the location of hundreds of new trees, as part of the Branching Out project which is supported by Torfaen Council and Bron Afon Community Housing.

Friday 18 August 2023

Community Resilience Fund

Description:: A new fund has been launched by Torfaen Council to help groups and organisations that support communities to be more self-sufficient.

Thursday 17 August 2023

Gwynllyw students get first choice

Description:: A-Level students at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw are celebrating after they all secured places at their preferred universities.

Friday 11 August 2023

More children to benefit from Free School Meals

Description:: From September, more than 4,000 junior school pupils in Torfaen will be able to receive a Universal Primary Free School Meal.

Community Cohesion Grant opens

Description:: A grant aimed at funding projects that brings communities together, has opened.

Thursday 10 August 2023

New active travel routes

Description:: Nearly half a million pounds will be spent on two key projects to improve active travel in the borough...

Foster Wales Torfaen backs new Welsh Government law

Description:: As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Torfaen is highlighting the benefits of fostering with a local authority.

Wednesday 9 August 2023

Shops caught selling illegal vapes to underage children

Description:: Five shops have been caught selling vapes to children under the age of 18 during an operation to tackle the illegal sales of e-cigarettes...

Friday 4 August 2023

Tennis courts upgrades

Description:: Four sets of tennis courts are to be upgraded thanks to investment from the Torfaen Council, the Lawn Tennis Association and Sports Wales...

Tuesday 1 August 2023

Work starts on new Replacement Local Development Plan

Description:: The process of developing a blueprint for how land will be used in the borough officially restarts today.

Monday 31 July 2023

Further work on Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter

Description:: Follow up investigation work is due to take place in Pontypool town centre to prepare for the development of a new cultural hub and cafe quarter....

Friday 28 July 2023

Tennis court refurbishment

Description:: The refurbishment of Cwmbran Park tennis courts will start on Monday 31 July...

Construction industry test centre opens

Description:: A new test centre for anyone looking to work in the construction industry has been opened by Torfaen Council.

Thursday 27 July 2023

New brochure offers a world of learning opportunities

Description:: Torfaen Adult Community Learning has just launched their new 2023/24 brochure, with more than 100 courses to choose from.

Increases in average school attendance rates

Description:: Average attendance rates at primary and secondary schools in the borough have improved over the past academic year, according to provisional data.

Cost of living Summer Holiday Payment

Description:: Parents and carers of pupils who qualify for Free School Meals will automatically receive a payment of £50 per child from next week.

Tuesday 25 July 2023

Blaenavon Industrial Landscape featured in new UNESCO map

Description:: Blaenavon's industrial heritage has been included in a new interactive map celebrating UNESCO sites across the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man...

Leak near canal aqueduct to be repaired

Description:: Work to repair a leak near the Dowlais Brook aqueduct on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal will start tomorrow...

Friday 21 July 2023

County Plan Delivery Plan hits targets

Description:: The majority of targets set out in the first year of Torfaen Council's County Plan have been achieved.

Eight Green Flags

Description:: Eight green spaces in Torfaen have been awarded Green Flag status for another year...

School celebrates attendance achievement

Description:: A primary school has seen a significant reduction in the number of pupils classed as persistently absent.

Thursday 20 July 2023

Secondary school praised for supporting education and wellbeing

Description:: A secondary school has been praised for creating a caring and inclusive environment that supports pupils' education and wellbeing.

Join forces to reduce flood risks

Description:: Residents and businesses are invited to have their say on a draft six-year plan to reduce flooding in the borough...

Wednesday 19 July 2023

Council commits to supporting LGBTQ+ Pride event |

Description:: Yesterday, council members voted in favour of a motion to support local Pride initiatives which promote acceptance, equality and celebrate the work of LGBTQ+ people.

Tuesday 18 July 2023

Portraits pay tribute to fallen servicemen

Description:: Today marked the unveiling of the first of three portraits honouring local servicemen who tragically lost their lives in conflict.

Summer Fun with Torfaen Play

Description:: Hundreds of playworkers and volunteers are gearing up for an action-packed programme of fun for children over the summer holidays.

Friday 14 July 2023

Prosecuted for fly-tipping

Description:: A woman has been prosecuted for fly-tipping 10 black bags of rubbish on a public highway...

Thursday 13 July 2023

Football Festival Empowers Girls and Champions Inclusivity

Description:: This week, around 100 girls from primary schools across Torfaen took part in a football festival at Cwmbran Stadium in preparation for the start of the women's FIFA World Cup.

Friday 7 July 2023

Pupils call for cleaner air

Description:: More than 100 pupils from a school in Cwmbran have campaigned to the Senedd to introduce a Clean Air Bill in Wales.

Thursday 6 July 2023

New team to tackle carbon emissions

Description:: A new team has been appointed by Torfaen Council to help reduce carbon emissions which are a major contributor to climate change.

Nominations open for Community and Volunteer Awards

Description:: Do you know of a volunteer, community group or business which goes above and beyond for their community?

£1.1m investment for Blaenavon

Description:: More than £1m is being invested in transforming three derelict buildings in Blaenavon Town Centre.

Wednesday 5 July 2023

First pupils graduate from Carreg Lam

Description:: Today, the first set of pupils from Torfaen's newly established Welsh Language Immersion Unit – Carreg Lam, have graduated

Preparation work for new 20mph limits

Description:: Work to install new road signs will begin next week ahead of the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit.

Estyn inspectors highlight improvements in leadership

Description:: During June, Estyn inspectors visited Torfaen council to conduct a 'pilot' monitoring visit as a follow up to the core inspection which took place in March 2022

Tuesday 4 July 2023

Plans for zero carbon energy

Description:: A blueprint for how carbon emissions in Torfaen will be reduced to net zero by 2050 is being developed.

Monday 3 July 2023

Are you a victim of anti-social behaviour?

Description:: Torfaen Council has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Torfaen safe.

Are you registered?

Description:: Residents are urged to check their electoral registration details as part of the annual canvass.

Friday 30 June 2023

Council launches soft plastic recycling points to Raise the Rate

Description:: New public recycling points for plastic bags and wrapping known as "stretchy plastic" are to be introduced by Torfaen Council's waste and recycling team..

Thursday 29 June 2023

Hundreds celebrate Youth Work Week

Description:: More than 500 young people have taken part in a fun-filled week of activities, as part of National Youth Work Week.

Adult Community Learning Open Day

Description:: Looking to start a career in health and social care or education?

Wednesday 28 June 2023

Mic Morris Torfaen 10k road closures

Description:: Up to 1,000 runners are set to hit the road for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race, which takes place on Sunday 16 July.

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Award gifted to Paralympian

Description:: The head of a service that supports visually impaired children with their education across Gwent has won a national award.

Friday 23 June 2023

Torfaen Summer Fun Fest

Description:: Thousands of children and young people from across Torfaen are in for an action-packed summer holiday period, filled with lots of exciting activities, events, and trips.

Pupils race to finals of F1 competition

Description:: Pupils from a school in Pontypool will represent Wales at the finals of a UK competition to design and drive a model Formula One racing car.

Schools catering team nominated for innovation award

Description:: Around one third of all food produced for human consumption contributes to around eight per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions...

Thursday 22 June 2023

Windrush exhibition comes to Torfaen

Description:: An exhibition celebrating the history of the Windrush generation in Wales has come to Torfaen.

Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Description:: The Summer Reading Challenge - 'Ready, Set, Read!' - kicks off this July in Torfaen libraries!

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Pupils help rebrand school

Description:: Pupils at a secondary school in Cwmbran have devised a new motto and badge for their school.

Monday 19 June 2023

School food waste competition

Description:: Primary schools are being invited to take part in a new competition organised by Torfaen Council's Catering Service to help reduce food waste.

Friday 16 June 2023

Torfaen high school embraces Big Green Week

Description:: Pupils at a school in Pontypool have turned their school green as part of Great Big Green Week this week...

Pontypool Cultural Hub and Café Quarter plans take step forward

Description:: Preliminary work is due to take place next week ahead of 3-projects within Pontypool Town Centre...

A thrifty return to school

Description:: With just weeks to go until the end of the school year, parents may already be concerned about the cost of buying new school uniform for the autumn return.

Torfaen business awards winners

Description:: Nine Torfaen businesses won awards at the inaugural Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards last week.

Thursday 15 June 2023

New employment and skills shop launches

Description:: A new one-stop-shop for anyone looking for employment or to improve their skills has opened in Cwmbran Centre, run by Torfaen Council.

Schools innovative approach to reduce unauthorised absences

Description:: A school in Torfaen has seen an increase in attendance, thanks to an innovative approach to education.

Wednesday 14 June 2023

Veterans' Support Hub set to open

Description:: Torfaen County Borough Council is proud to announce the launch of a new veterans' support hub which opens in Cwmbran next week, as part of Armed Forces Week 2023.

Friday 9 June 2023

Great Big Green Week

Description:: Free plant giveaways, nature talks, and workshops about how to help nature, are just a few of the activities taking place throughout The Big Green Week, which starts tomorrow, Saturday 10 June...

Pontypool Relay for Life

Description:: Pontypool Park is gearing up for its sixth Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Event, happening in just over a weeks' time!

Carers Week 2023 Celebrations

Description:: This Carers Week 2023 saw hundreds of unpaid carers across Torfaen come together to take part in a series of events and activities, as a thank you for the support they give to their loved ones..

Caring school praised by inspectors

Description:: Staff at a primary school in Cwmbran have been praised for putting pupils' well-being at the heart of the school.

Cwmbran Big Event

Description:: Thousands of people are expected to head to Cwmbran Boating Lake this weekend for the annual Big Event...

Thursday 8 June 2023

Community review consultation

Description:: Residents are being asked to take part in a review of community boundaries and electoral arrangement for community councils.

Unpaid carers offered courses

Description:: Unpaid carers are being offered e-learning courses to help them in their caring roles, thanks to Torfaen Council.

Wednesday 7 June 2023

New Welsh medium childcare setting opens

Description:: Torfaen Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new Welsh medium childcare setting in Pontypool.

Carers champions support colleagues

Description:: Torfaen Council has set up a Carers Champions Network to help provide advice and support for staff who are unpaid carers.

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Fun in the half term sun

Description:: More than 900 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term, thanks to Torfaen Play Service.

Friday 2 June 2023

Improvements to textile recycling service

Description:: Improvements have been made to Torfaen Council's textile recycling collection service, following feedback from residents

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Residents reminded to put black boxes out by 7am

Description:: As part of the Council's strategy to Raise the recycling Rate, from Monday 5 June, residents are being reminded to put black boxes out on the kerbside by 7am...

Café lease in tourist hot spot up for grabs

Description:: Have you ever dreamed of running your own café?

Friday 26 May 2023

Unpaid carers celebrated

Description:: This Carers Week, Torfaen Council will be hosting a series of events to thank adult and young carers for the work they do.

Foster carers honoured for transforming children's lives

Description:: More than 170 foster carers from across Torfaen have been celebrated for their outstanding work in transforming the lives of children in their care.

Childcare support reaches more families

Description:: A significant expansion of childcare provision in Torfaen is set to benefit more families, as more Flying Start areas are introduced across the borough.

Thursday 25 May 2023

New floodlit pitch for the north of Torfaen

Description:: A scheme to build a new floodlit all-weather community sports pitch for north of the borough has been given the green light

Need help to apply for Voter Authority certificate?

Description:: Torfaen Council's library service has launched a new service to help anyone who needs to apply online for a voter authority certificate.

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Former foster children say thanks

Description:: Young people who spent time in local authority foster care have said thank you to their foster carers as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

New easy to use online hub launched for food businesses

Description:: Food businesses can now find guidance and advice from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in one easy to access business guidance hub on food.gov.uk...

Monday 22 May 2023

Fitness programme helps woman reverse diabetes

Description:: Jacquelin Chapman has managed to reverse onset type-2 diabetes after taking part in the #IfyougoIgo health and fitness programme for women.

Friday 19 May 2023

Glowing Estyn report for primary school

Description:: A primary school in Cwmbran has received an exceptional report from Estyn inspectors.

Council and clients being held over a barrel by residential care providers

Description:: Today, Torfaen council have started speaking with residents and their families living in several residential and nursing homes in the borough in response to a letter from care providers demanding extra payments for care

Raise the Rate survey reaches 1,200

Description:: There's just two weeks left to have your say on how you think recycling rates can be improved in Torfaen.

Thursday 18 May 2023

New route helps pupils walk to school safely

Description:: Pupils and parents say a new footpath to Llantarnam Community Primary has transformed their journeys to school.

Wednesday 17 May 2023

Pupils play active role in school

Description:: Staff at Cwmffrwdoer Primary School are offering pupils the chance to join a walking bus this week, as part of #WalktoSchoolWeek.

Foster family keeps siblings together

Description:: Lorna and Jason have discovered working full time and having children are not barriers to becoming full-time foster carers.

Tuesday 16 May 2023

Key political appointments made at council AGM

Description:: At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Torfaen council on Tuesday 16 May, the key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead

Polling stations access review

Description:: Torfaen Council's elections team has been working with disabled people's groups to improve review access to local polling stations.

Monday 15 May 2023

Walk to Nursery Week

Description:: Nurseries and childminders are being encouraged to take part in Torfaen's first-ever Walk to Nursery Week.

Foster Wales calls on Welsh employers to support foster carers

Description:: This Foster Care Fortnight TM, 15 - 28 May, The Fostering Network, the UK's leading fostering charity, and local authority fostering services in Wales are calling on the wider business community to lend their support and make it easier for their employees to combine fostering and working.

Friday 12 May 2023

Pupils strive for 95

Description:: Pupils at Llantarnam Community School are aiming to return to an average of 95 per cent attendance.

Youth outreach scheme triumphs over antisocial behaviour

Description:: A new youth outreach scheme is helping to tackle antisocial behaviour in Cwmbran.

Thursday 11 May 2023

Get set for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k run

Description:: Hundreds of runners have already signed up for this year's Mic Morris race, which the organisers say is "the fastest race of its kind on the planet".

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