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Councillors and Democracy

Who is my Councillor?

Find out which Councillors represent your area and on which committees they serve

Committee Directory

Search minutes, agendas and reports for council meetings

Constitution of Torfaen Council

The Constitution sets out the principles of how the Council works, what members of the Council do and the role of officers of the Council

Councillors Expenses and Allowances

All councillors are entitled to claim a basic allowance to reflect the work that they do as local representatives

Declaration of Members Interests

Councillors have to declare any personal interests they may have when discussing or deciding upon council business

Executive Forward Plan

The Executive Forward Plan is made up of key decisions that need to be taken by each department

Get involved with Democracy

Public involvement is welcomed at all Council meetings. Find out how you can get involved

Leader of Torfaen

Anthony Hunt was elected as Leader of Torfaen County Borough Council in December 2016

Mayor of Torfaen

The roles and functions normally undertaken by a mayor will be undertaken by the leader of the council and cabinet members

MPs and AMs

Torfaen County Borough is served by two Members of Parliament and two Assembly Members

Overview and Scrutiny

Overview and scrutiny ensures openness and transparency in the way decisions are taken and provides independent checks for both the organisation and the public

Town and Community Councils

There are six town and community councils within Torfaen

Webcasting Council Meetings

Watch our council and cabinet meetings as they happen or view archived meetings online

What do Councillors do?

Your councillor is the person elected every 4 years to represent your local area. They can help if you are dissatisfied with a council service

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Torfaen County Borough Council
Civic Centre
Pontypool
NP4 6YB

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  • Telephone: 01495 762200
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