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Community and Living

Welcome to the Community and Living area of the website.
 

Here you will find information on a variety of topics including births, marriages and deaths, researching family history and youth offending. You can also read the articles from the latest edition of Torfaen Talks - the Council's community newspaper - and find out about your local area including information from the Census.

 

Spotlight On

Baby and parents hand
You may register a baby as soon as you like but it is a legal requirement that you register within six weeks. This section explains how to register your baby's birth and should answer any questions you may have.
 
 
Bride and Groom on Wedding Day
You may marry in any Register Office or Approved Premises of your choice in England or Wales. Before you can marry you must give a notice of your intention to marry in the registration district in which you live. 
 
 
Looking Local Logo

Residents can now access a range of council services through their television set (using Sky, Virgin or broadband connected Freeview boxes), mobile phone or Wii due to the launch of an innovative information channel - Looking Local.

 

 
Front cover of Torfaen Talks Community Newspaper
Torfaen Talks is the Council's free Community Newspaper which is sent to all homes in Torfaen every eight weeks. Here you can view the latest copy of Torfaen Talks and also view past issues.
 
 

A-Z of Services

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Visit the Gwent Probation Service website at www.gwentprobation.gov.uk|
Visit the 1901 Census Online website at www.1901census.nationalarchives.gov.uk|
Visit the Cruse Bereavement Care website at www.cruse.org.uk|
Visit the Find My Past website at www.findmypast.com|