Cwmbran Futures

Cwmbran Futures is a new regeneration plan to identify how the UK Government’s £20m Plan for Neighbourhoods (formerly Long-Term Plan for Towns) grant for Cwmbran should be spent.

The funding will be released in stages over 10 years, starting in 2026, and will focus on revitalising local areas by way of three goals:

• Thriving Places
• Stronger Communities
• Taking back control

The plan will cover the town centre and the surrounding areas.

Public Consultation

Work is currently underway to develop the plan. 

Local knowledge and information along with the views of local people who live and work in Cwmbran will inform the development of the plan and influence decisions on how the £20m investment fund is spent.  

During 2024 members of the public were able to find out more about the Cwmbran Futures project and have their say about Cwmbran through a programme of public engagement activities conducted across Cwmbran which included workshops, drop- in sessions and an online survey.

Further public engagement took place between 15th September and 6th October 2025. Opportunities for the public to give their views and thoughts on what Cwmbran needs included an online survey and face to face sessions.

Cwmbran Neighbourhood Board

The plan is being developed and will be delivered by the Cwmbran Neighbourhood Board, which has been set up to manage the project. The board is made up of local residents, businesses and community groups. The Council will support the Board and oversee the decisions being made to ensure they meet UK Government requirements.

The board meets a minimum of 4 times a year. Board paperwork, meeting agendas and minutes are available.   

Apply for funding

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are welcome from a wide range of organisations and partnerships committed to delivering community-led regeneration in Cwmbran. Eligible applicants include:

• Businesses: Private sector businesses, including commercial and social enterprises, that can demonstrate a clear community benefit.
• Public Sector: Local authorities and public bodies such as health, education, and emergency services.
• Third Sector: Non-profit organisations, charities, CICs, and community groups with a strong local presence.
• Town and Community Councils: Local-level councils working to improve neighbourhoods and support community priorities
• Collaborative Partnerships: Cross-sector partnerships involving any combination of the above, especially those that bring together community voices, public services, and business expertise.

The first phase of applications will open on 25th September 2025 and close on 10th October 2025 for review by the Cwmbran Futures Board. Expression of Interest forms will remain open for ongoing submissions.

Please visit Cwmbran Futures EOI Form for further information, the guidance document and the EOI form.

Pride in Place Programme 

On 25th September 2025 UK Government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced its Pride in Place Programme which provides additional funding for communities across the UK, including Torfaen. More information about the Programme can be found at Pride in Place - GOV.UK

The Pride in Place Programme will bring the Plan for Neighbourhoods programme under the over-arching Pride in Place strategy. Further information will be available in due course.