About the Council
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- Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we would like to provide you with some information linked to the week or so ahead
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- It is with true sadness that we receive the news that The Queen has passed away at Balmoral
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- Step through the ages and find out what life was like in Blaenavon town centre in the latest book by Blaenavon Heritage History Group.
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- Ukrainian refugees living across Gwent got the chance to meet each other at a special picnic at Pontypool Park on the weekend.
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- A resident has been prosecuted by Torfaen Council for fly-tipping after an eyewitness reported dumped household items, including broken furniture, a chair and carpet, near their home in Blaenavon.
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- August bank holiday update...
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- Since its launch, this summer's Nature isn't Neat online Survey has received more than 1,000 responses from across Torfaen and the wider Gwent area...
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- Torfaen Council's five scrutiny committees have decided the topics they will examine over the next year.
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- A programme that supports families with young children living in deprived areas is being expanded.
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- A forum which gives people with disabilities in Torfaen a voice has seen the number of people attending its meetings more than double.
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- Torfaen Council has become the first organisation in Wales to be granted Carer Friendly Employer Accreditation by the Care Collective.
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- At this week's council meeting, a report was presented in response to a petition about the removal of geese from Two Locks towpath in Cwmbran.
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- Residents in Torfaen are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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- Experts at Public Health Wales are warning people to take extra care in the extreme heat that is forecast over the next few days.
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- Royal Welsh soldiers will march through Pontypool later this month to celebrate the reaffirmation of their Freedom of the Borough.
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- A project to create a network of qualified mental health trainers in Torfaen is underway.
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- A day of cookery demonstrations will be held next month using items in food parcels.
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- A charity supporting people with autism and learning disabilities has opened a new shop selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
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- A programme offering rural food producers £10,000 to diversify and create new sustainable food networks is paying tasty dividends.
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- At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Torfaen council on Tuesday 24th of May, all the key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead
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- "We are in a nature emergency and now, more than ever, we must support our precious wildlife."...
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- A project aimed at increasing the amount of locally-produced food is offering grants to rural businesses to help them diversify.
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- The Unicorn Inn in Pontypool will become the first pub in Torfaen to host a polling station, as part of this year's #Torfaenlocalelections2022.
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- The two geese removed from the canal following complaints about aggressive behaviour are settling into their new home.
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- Torfaen Council's schools catering department has won an award for innovation at the Public Sector Catering Awards...
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- Community climate ambassadors met with representatives from Torfaen Council this week to discuss plans to increase active travel in the borough
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- Pupils from West Monmouth School have produced a video for first time voters planning to vote at a polling station, as part of Torfaen Council's #TorfaenLocalElections2022 campaign.
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- If you fancy getting paid to help children play, then Torfaen Council's multi-award winning play service is recruiting.
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- A total of £50,000 has been given to small businesses in Torfaen to help them recover and grow following the pandemic.
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- Torfaen Council is going to be switching off the Civic Centre lights for Earth Hour 2022...
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- On Thursday, Torfaen Council received five second-hand recycling vehicles purchased from Powys County Council to help address an ageing fleet and a spate of breakdowns.
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- Today, Torfaen Council has approved final budget proposals and set the Council Tax increase below two per cent for 2022-2023.
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- Children at some of Torfaen Council's Play and Respite sessions welcomed a special visitor this half-term.
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- Torfaen Council is allocating £25,000 to train and support six people from local community groups and the voluntary sector to become Mental Health First Aiders.
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- Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor Mason Jones has thrown his weight behind a campaign to encourage young people to register for this year's local elections.
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- Residents will be able to vote in this year's local elections the weekend before polling day.
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- Young people will get the chance to have their say in who their next councillors will be in this year's local elections.
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- A new monthly food and craft market is coming to Pontypool.
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- Next week Torfaen councillors will examine the council's latest budget proposals and proposed level of council tax for 2022/23
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- Plans for Torfaen's first climate ambassadors network are starting to take shape.
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- A project is offering £10,000 grants to businesses and community groups to develop local food supply chains.
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- Preparations are underway for the Local Government elections in May, which will elect 40 county borough councillors across Torfaen.
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