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Friday 26 January 2024

Holocaust survivor shares message of hope

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A Holocaust survivor who endured four concentration camps and the infamous Nazi Death March has dedicated his life to sharing a message of hope.

New respite scheme for unpaid carers

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A new scheme has been launched to provide unpaid carers respite while someone else looks after their loved one.
Thursday 25 January 2024

Polling station changes approved

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Councillors have approved the results of a review of polling stations and districts in Torfaen.

Help our crews by recycling cardboard weekly

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Residents are being reminded to put their blue bags out for collection weekly to help recycling collection crews...
Wednesday 24 January 2024

Inspectors highlight improvement for learners

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During January, Estyn inspectors visited Torfaen Council to conduct a monitoring visit as a follow up to the core inspection which took place in March 2022
Tuesday 23 January 2024

Welsh Minister visits Blaenavon to launch new benefits charter

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On Monday, Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt and Co-operation Agreement Designated Member Sian Gwenllian, visited Blaenavon Resource Centre to launch the Welsh Benefits Charter.

Repair café takes on ceramics

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The Torfaen Repair Café can now repair broken ceramics thanks to a new volunteer...

Gardening project Inspires young people

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A new food growing project that aims to support young people to progress in and into education; employment and training, has been launched by the Torfaen Council's Inspire Project.
Monday 22 January 2024

Residents star in historical film

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A community project which explores and celebrates key figures who helped to shape Blaenavon town during the Victorian period has been turned into a film.
Friday 19 January 2024

Mic Morris Trust applications open

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Young aspiring athletes can apply for funding, to help them achieve their dreams thanks to The Mic Morris Trust

Man Prosecuted for Rubbish Fly-Tipped on Twmbarlam Mountain

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A Caerphilly resident has been prosecuted after around 10 bags of rubbish were found fly-tipped at a local Torfaen beauty spot...
Thursday 18 January 2024

Join us at the People's Panel

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Would you like to find out more - and have your say - about the work the council does or is planning to do?
Wednesday 17 January 2024

Cabinet approves budget plan

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The Council is nearing a balanced budget, having identified £2.8m in further savings since the draft budget in November.

Plan to Raise the Recycling Rate approved

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Cabinet members have approved a plan to improve the waste and recycling service and increase recycling.
Friday 12 January 2024

Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans

Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans
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Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans

New men's fitness and wellbeing programme

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An innovative fitness and wellbeing programme exclusively for men in Torfaen is set to kick off this January.
Thursday 11 January 2024

Ukraine refugee thanks residents

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A Ukrainian refugee who moved to Torfaen to flee the war with Russia has thanked residents for making her feel welcome.
Wednesday 10 January 2024

New Year fun

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More than 130 children took part in a series of play and activity camps at Cwmbran Stadium last week, organised by Torfaen Play Service.
Tuesday 9 January 2024

Former Deputy Leader of Torfaen passes away

Former Deputy Leader of Torfaen passes away
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It is with great sadness that the council has been informed that Lewis Jones, the former long-standing councillor for the Trevethin ward in Pontypool and the former Deputy Leader of Torfaen Council has passed away peacefully over Christmas

New business startup club

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A new programme for anyone thinking about setting up their own business will start next month.

Recognising the contribution of unpaid carers

Recognising the contribution of unpaid carers
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Being an unpaid carer is a role that often goes without recognition but for carer Dave Mynott, his dedication to supporting people and their loved ones with dementia has led to the award of the British Empire medal (BEM)...
Monday 8 January 2024

'Bring something to the table' fostering campaign launched.

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Today, Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh local authority fostering teams, set out with the bold aim of recruiting over 800 new foster families by 2026.
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