News Archive

Friday 5 March 2021

Cwmbran Boating Lake tree felling update

Description:: As tree felling and chipping continues at the Boating Lake, the Council would like to remind residents that the playground continues to be closed. The lake and the car park will also be closed from Sunday 7th March.

Love Food Hate Waste: top 10 tips for Food Waste Action Week

Description:: Wasting food is one of the biggest contributors to climate change. A lot of water, land, energy, time, and transportation go into producing our food, and yet in UK homes we waste 4.5 million tonnes of edible food every year. That's enough to make 10 million meals...

Thursday 4 March 2021

'Balanced' budget for 2021-2022 financial year

Description:: Torfaen councillors have approved the authority's budget for the 2021/22 financial year

New electric vehicle charge points installed across Gwent

Description:: Sixty-two new dual electric vehicle 22kw fast charging units have been installed at thirty-four sites across Gwent...

Wednesday 3 March 2021

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (3-16 March)

Description:: From 3rd February, Torfaen will have temporary mobile testing units at Greenmeadow Community Farm Car Park, Pontypool Old Mill Car Park and Blaenavon Ironworks Car Park

Stretchy plastic bring bank location change

Description:: Due to an ongoing issue with littering and fly-tipping at the Cwmavon Road stretchy plastic bring bank, the decision has been taken to move it to the entrance of Capital Valley Plastic a few hundred meters away...

Council employee receives Armed Forces award for outstanding Service and Devotion to Duty

Description:: Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Gwent, Brigadier Robert Aitken CBE recently paid tribute to the work of all of the Armed Forces who are currently supporting civil powers during the coronavirus crisis.

Tuesday 2 March 2021

Three ways to vote at the Senedd and Police and Crime Commissioner elections

Description:: On Thursday 6 May residents in Torfaen will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them in the Senedd and as Police and Crime Commissioner.

Monday 1 March 2021

Cwmbran Interchange public consultation questionnaire

Description:: Cwmbran is the busiest sub-regional town centre in South East Wales and attracts around 15 million visitors a year. Cwmbran town centre provides a focal point for the surrounding valleys communities and acts as a 'strategic hub' for retail, employment, services, leisure and cultural activities...

Friday 26 February 2021

Torfaen Green Infrastructure Strategy consultation

Description:: Green infrastructure is the living network of natural and semi-natural green spaces, blue spaces, and other landscape features, scattered within and between urban and rural places...

Thursday 25 February 2021

Age Connects supporting UK Census 2021

Description:: Age Connects Torfaen has been identified as a Census Support Centre to help Torfaen residents with general census queries, provide support to complete an online census or paper form, and discuss other ways to support residents.

Our draft tree strategy and action plan is open for consultation

Description:: We are in the process of preparing a tree strategy for the borough that sets out our approach to managing trees, including those that make up woodland and hedgerows. The draft strategy explains national and local policies, and explains how these translate into action to protect and manage trees for multiple benefits...

Wednesday 24 February 2021

Please use litter bins for litter and dog waste only

Description:: We've had reports over the last few weeks that household waste bags are being put in litter bins. This is not the proper use of a litter bin, and can result in bins overflowing, leading to more litter in neighbourhoods...

Tuesday 23 February 2021

Farm receives improvements during lockdown

Description:: Greenmeadow Community Farm was scheduled to reopen during February 2021, but due to current Welsh Government COVID restrictions on visitor attractions, this is still not possible.

Monday 22 February 2021

One week to go: School grounds and playgrounds across Torfaen to be smoke free from Monday 1st March

Description:: Today marks just one week until new laws are introduced to make more places in Wales smoke-free.

Friday 19 February 2021

Cwmbran Boating Lake to close for emergency tree felling

Description:: Torfaen Council and Network Rail are working together to remove dangerous trees in Cwmbran Park that pose an immediate risk to rail passengers and the public...

More than 120 vulnerable children supported at half term wellbeing camps

Description:: Torfaen Play and Sports Development have worked in partnership during the February half term to deliver five play and wellbeing camps for vulnerable children in Torfaen.

Charity joins forces with the Welsh Government and The Dragons to support older people with online exercise groups

Description:: National charity, Re-engage, is launching free online groups to give the over-75s in Wales the chance to participate in gentle exercise as they make connections with others...

Thursday 18 February 2021

Do you have symptoms of COVID-19?

Description:: Torfaen's first Local Testing Site (LTS) has opened today (February 18) in the Old Mill Car Park on Trosnant Street, Pontypool.

Welsh Government Sustainability Funding for Childcare Providers

Description:: Torfaen Council's Early Years team has received an additional £187,000 of funding from the Welsh Government to help the sustainability of registered childcare providers in Torfaen who have been directly impacted by Covid 19.

Wednesday 17 February 2021

Small business opportunities at Pontypool Indoor Market

Description:: Have you ever wanted to start a business? Are you looking to move or expand your business into Pontypool?...

Notice of Election

Description:: Due to current vacancies and with the approval of the Electoral Commission, Notices for the Election of Councillors to Torfaen County Borough Council have been published on the council's website.

Tuesday 16 February 2021

Over 200 businesses supported through a 12 month pilot project

Description:: Last year, Torfaen Council ran an invaluable 12-month pilot project that offered help and support to local business start-ups and Small to Medium Enterprise's (SME's) that are situated in the Pontypool area...

Reminder to mourners and how to reduce the risks

Description:: Those that have lost loved ones over the last year, whether related to the pandemic or not, have had to deal with the extra stress and complications that the virus and associated restrictions have caused...

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (17 February - 2 March)

Description:: From 3rd February, Torfaen will have temporary mobile testing units at Greenmeadow Community Farm Car Park, Pontypool Old Mill Car Park and Blaenavon Ironworks Car Park

Monday 15 February 2021

£6.5m flooding support for Welsh communities

Description:: Welsh Government Ministers have announced £6.5 million to support local authorities and people affected by flooding during the Alert Level 4 lockdown...

Friday 12 February 2021

'Talk Tuesday' - a small conversation can make a huge difference

Description:: Torfaen Council's Skills and Employability Team is launching a new 'Talk Tuesday' campaign, which looks to encourage local people to get in touch and talk about matters that's affecting their ambitions to succeed in life.

A phased return to school in Torfaen

Description:: The Welsh Government's Minister for Education has announced that schools will be reopening to children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and 2 after half term from the week commencing the 22nd of February

Cabinet approves plans to expand Crownbridge school.

Description:: This week, Torfaen Council's Cabinet committee approved to invest £6,850,000 in a 50 place extension to Crownbridge School.

Wednesday 10 February 2021

Pet owners advised to act responsibly when walking near livestock

Description:: With the evenings getting lighter and Spring on the way, walkers are making the most of the beautiful landscape in Torfaen...

Bridges into Work 2 supports Andrew to land his dream job!

Description:: Andrew Wilkinson's journey with ESF funded project Bridges into Work 2 in 2020 lifted everyone's spirits, following his successful move into meaningful employment at the start of the New Year.

Monday 8 February 2021

Free PPE for Taxi and PHV drivers in Wales

Description:: Taxi and private hire vehicle drivers in Wales can claim a free pack of high-quality PPE and vehicle cleaning materials, funded by the Welsh Government...

Thursday 4 February 2021

We're PROUD to support #LGBTHM21

Description:: For LGBT + History Month, the council has teamed up with other #ProudCouncils across South Wales to fly the LGBT+ flag and promote equality and inclusion.

The Big Welsh Rhyme Time 8 -14 February

Description:: The Big Welsh Rhyme Time is a national celebration of sharing rhymes and songs in the early years. It is organised by BookTrust Cymru as part of our Welsh Government funded programmes...

Tuesday 2 February 2021

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (3-16 February)

Description:: From 3rd February, Torfaen will have temporary mobile testing units at Greenmeadow Community Farm Car Park, Pontypool Old Mill Car Park and Blaenavon Ironworks Car Park

Funding approved for high-tec innovations in Adult Care

Description:: Torfaen Council has progressed two projects aimed at finding innovative solutions to improve care for residents.

Thursday 28 January 2021

Our Scrutiny Committees need your views

Description:: The Cleaner Communities, and the Prosperous Communities Overview & Scrutiny Committees, are holding a joint meeting on Thursday 04 February to look at the development of a strategic vision for the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal...

Wednesday 27 January 2021

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (27 January - 2 February)

Description:: From the 27th January, Torfaen will have temporary mobile testing units at Greenmeadow Community Farm Car Park and Pontypool Old Mill Car Park

Greenmeadow Community Farm becomes a test bed for exciting new Crop Cycle project

Description:: Greenmeadow Community Farm have joined three other sites across Wales to take part in a new venture led by Social Farms & Gardens and supported by Welsh Government's Horticulture Cluster group and NutriWales CEA Special Interest Group.

Friday 22 January 2021

Have your say on local supply chains and procurement in Torfaen

Description:: Torfaen based businesses are invited to have input into a study that is currently being conducted to identify emerging procurement trends and investigate how these trends could be exploited to benefit businesses locally...

Voting safely at this year's elections

Description:: On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in Torfaen will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them in the Senedd and on who will be the Police and Crime Commissioner for their local police force area.

Cold weather ready

Description:: Whilst Wales is in Level 4 alert restrictions (Covid-19), the council is continuing to provide a winter service for those with an essential need to travel...

Thursday 21 January 2021

C19 Town Centre Adaptation Grant available to businesses

Description:: A grant is now available to support the continued recovery of town centres and businesses due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The grant has been designed to ensure that town centres continue to work economically and are safe environments.

Be 'a light in the darkness' this Holocaust Memorial Day

Description:: Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2021 takes place on the 27th of January and the theme for this year is, 'Be the light in the darkness'.

Welcome to your wellbeing - a free online course that explores mental wellbeing

Description:: Torfaen Adult Community have teamed up with Panda Education to provide a free, 2 hour session exploring mental health and wellbeing.

Wednesday 20 January 2021

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (20-26 January)

Description:: From the 18th January, Torfaen will have temporary mobile testing units at Greenmeadow Community Farm Car Park and Pontypool Old Mill Car Park

Tuesday 19 January 2021

The census is coming

Description:: By taking part in the Census 2021, you can help inform decisions on services that shape your community, such as healthcare, education and transport.

Friday 15 January 2021

Torfaen Council's Covid Enforcement Team: Keeping you safe during the pandemic

Description:: The Coronavirus pandemic has had a profound effect on the lives of us all, and with the threat expected to continue until the effects of the vaccine are seen, Torfaen Council's Public Protection service continues to play a vital role in helping to prevent transmission...

Budget proposals approved for 2021/22

Description:: This week, the council's cabinet committee endorsed the latest draft budget proposals for the 2021/22 financial year.

Monday 11 January 2021

Charged and ready to go: new electric vehicle charge points open in Torfaen

Description:: Work is now complete on 10 new dual electric vehicle-charging points in Torfaen.In partnership with other local authorities in Gwent, the Council was awarded a share of £459,000 funding from the UK Government's Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), to start to develop the infrastructure for the vehicles of the future.

Friday 8 January 2021

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (09-15 January)

Description:: From the 9th of January, Torfaen will have temporary mobile testing units at Greenmeadow Community Farm Car Park and Pontypool Old Mill Car Park

Keep Torfaen safe - stay home and stay local when exercising

Description:: We really don't want to shut any of our car parks which is why we are asking everyone to think first before driving anywhere for exercise or a spot of fresh air

Play Service get creative to support children learning from home

Description:: To compliment home learning already taking place with schools, from Monday 11th January Torfaen Play Service will be providing additional resources and activities online for families to take part at home.

Cwmbran resident supported to launch new mobile foot care business in Torfaen

Description:: A Cwmbran resident is putting her 'best foot forward' as she steps into 2021 with the launch of her mobile foot health business Golden Mobile Foot Care Cwmbran.

Friday 1 January 2021

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (02-08 January)

Description:: From the 2nd of January, Torfaen will have temporary mobile testing units at Greenmeadow Community Farm Car Park and Pontypool Old Mill Car Park

Thursday 24 December 2020

COVID-19 Test Centre at Old Mill Pontypool will be open over Christmas

Description:: The temporary COVID-19 Test Centre in Old Mill Car Park in Pontypool will be open every day over Christmas including Christmas Day

Wednesday 23 December 2020

Pontypool Market Pop-Up Stalls

Description:: This week our essential traders at Pontypool Indoor Market will be trading from 'pop-up' shops located in the entrance doors to the market on Crane Street and Market Street

Joint statement from all public services in Wales

Description:: As the festive period fast approaches, please think carefully about what you 'should do' rather than what you 'can do'

Monday 21 December 2020

Temporary COVID-19 Test Centre to open at Old Mill Pontypool

Description:: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is extending the opening of its mobile COVID-19 testing unit at the Old Mill car park in Pontypool, Torfaen

Friday 18 December 2020

Changes to Torfaen library services

Description:: The final day to visit a Torfaen library to borrow books and use other library services will be Saturday 19th December...

Statement from Torfaen Council on the return to education in January

Description:: Following discussions with the Welsh Government and the WLGA, the new school term will start on 4th January for supported home learning in all Torfaen schools for the first week

Thursday 17 December 2020

New parents claiming Child Benefit reminded to register births

Description:: Parents in Wales are being urged to register the birth of their newborns, so HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can verify their Child Benefit claims

Wales' first plasmapheresis donor backs call for more donors in Wales to step forward

Description:: The first donor in Wales to donate plasma through the Welsh Blood Service's new 'plasmapheresis' process is calling on other males who have recovered from COVID-19 to consider donating their plasma to support medical trials...

Monday 14 December 2020

Changes to Christmas waste and recycling collections

Description:: The council is pleased to announce that this year we will be collecting waste and recycling on Bank Holiday Monday (28th December), which in previous years wouldn't have occurred...

Torfaen Santa Appeal receives more than 2000 donations

Description:: Gifts for Christmas will be handed out to 237 children and young people in Torfaen thanks to the huge success of this year's Torfaen Santa Appeal.

Keep up the MIGHTY recycling effort this Christmas to help get Wales to number one

Description:: As Wales' recycling rate reaches an all-time high, we're calling on our residents to keep up their 'mighty' efforts when it comes to recycling this Christmas.

Friday 11 December 2020

A statement on Torfaen schools from the Executive Member for Education

Description:: Secondary schools in Torfaen will move to blended learning for the final week of term. Primary schools will continue teaching in school until Wednesday with blended learning taking place on the last two days of term

Wednesday 9 December 2020

Getting about actively, safely and legally this Christmas

Description:: This year, some Christmas lists may include an e-scooter, which have become an increasingly common sight as people look for an alternative to public transport or a way to cut down on car use.

Tuesday 8 December 2020

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen (08-15 December)

Description:: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is extending the opening of its mobile COVID-19 testing units in Torfaen, and is moving between differing locations in Cwmbran and Pontypool over the next week.

Friday 4 December 2020

All-Wales approach agreed to keep schools open in run-up to Christmas

Description:: A common approach has been agreed by the Welsh Government and the WLGA for school arrangements at the end of the Christmas term

Consultation on the Preferred Strategy of the Torfaen Replacement Local Development Plan

Description:: The council is preparing a plan to identify where new developments such as housing, employment, community facilities, and supporting infrastructure, will go in Torfaen up to 2033...

Blaenavon World Heritage Centre announcement

Description:: Further to the recent announcement from Welsh Government, the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre is pleased to announce that the Heritage Café and Library will remain open over the next two weeks...

Thursday 3 December 2020

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Centres in Torfaen

Description:: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is extending the opening of its mobile COVID-19 testing units in Torfaen, and is moving between differing locations in Cwmbran and Pontypool over the next week.

Wednesday 2 December 2020

Covid-19 Vaccine Deployment in Wales

Description:: Today we received the welcome news that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine temporary authorisation for use based on evidence of safety and effectiveness.

Coed Eva Primary School teacher wins prestigious award

Description:: A teacher at Coed Eva Primary School has just won 'Teacher of the Year' at the Professional Teaching Awards Cymru 2020 which took place on Sunday 29th November.

Monday 30 November 2020

New owner takes the reins as Betty retires from her wool shop after 30 years

Description:: Business owner Mrs Betty Black is retiring from Pontypool Indoor Market after 30 years of working and owning Pontypool's Sewing and Wool Shop, also known as Betty's Wool Shop...

Sunday 29 November 2020

Mobile COVID-19 Testing Units Open in Torfaen

Description:: The Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is opening a number of mobile COVID-19 testing units across Torfaen. The first two locations will Abersychan and Trevethin

Friday 27 November 2020

A number of new businesses have started trading in Torfaen.

Description:: Two new business start-ups have launched in Torfaen after receiving support via Welsh Government and European Social Funded Communities for Work programme.

'Request and Collect' library book service still available

Description:: No time to visit your local library to choose your own books at the moment? Torfaen Libraries 'Request and Collect' service is still operating across all three libraries...

Community project's interactive artworks now on display

Description:: Last week Head4Arts released the first glimpses of its four digital interactive artworks generated from the visual contributions of over 450 participants in its first virtual Arty Parky event...

Wednesday 25 November 2020

Book your slot at the Household Waste Recycling Centre

Description:: If you're having a clear out ready for Christmas, don't forget to book your slot at the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in New Inn.

Friday 20 November 2020

Torfaen Council wants to know what matters to you

Description:: Torfaen Council wants your suggestions on the burning issues you feel require scrutiny from councillors on the council's five Overview and Scrutiny committees.

Children get creative remembering the fallen

Description:: Leading up to Remembrance Sunday, Torfaen schools had the chance to take part in a Remembrance competition.

Thursday 19 November 2020

Keeping sport going through the tough times and the good times... Celebrating the National Lottery

Description:: To say a huge thank you to the National Lottery and National Lottery players, we're celebrating the National Lottery's 26th birthday this month.

Wednesday 18 November 2020

Torfaen Council and partners win award at the Lets Recycle Award for Excellence 2020

Description:: The council working in partnership with, Capital Valley Plastic and FCC Environment, have won 'The Best Local Authority Recycling Initiative of the Year' at the Lets Recycle Awards for Excellence 2020...

Torfaen libraries reopen for browsing next week

Description:: Torfaen Libraries are pleased to announce that From Monday 23rd November all libraries will reopen for limited browsing, borrowing and book returns....

Tuesday 17 November 2020

Gwent White Ribbon Day 2020 #149Challenge

Description:: White Ribbon Day is an annual event that marks the United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and aims to raise awareness of male violence towards women.

Magic Moments in Home Care - Jade and Shaun's Story

Description:: The coronavirus global pandemic has emphasised the critical role the social care workforce play in supporting Torfaen's most vulnerable citizens and the need for more people to start a career in the social care sector.

Monday 16 November 2020

Animal lover and passionate dog walker supported to launch a new business in Torfaen

Description:: Supported by the European Social Funded Communities for Work project, Cwmbran resident Danny Moreton has been able to realise his dream of owning his own business by launching 'Happy Paws', a local dog walking and pet sitting service.

Friday 13 November 2020

Self isolation financial support

Description:: The Welsh Government want to make it easier for you to follow self-isolation guidance if you test positive or are asked to isolate by our Test, Trace and Protect (TTP) team

Give a gift this Christmas

Description:: Donate a gift this Christmas to an elderly person in your community and let them know you care.

Service users required to improve digital innovation

Description:: Torfaen Council are looking to speak to residents who have recently requested or have been referred to support from the occupational therapy team

Tuesday 10 November 2020

Pontypool Indoor Market welcomes 3D printing business

Description:: Pontypool Indoor Market has recently welcomed a new trader, Woolfalls 3DP, a 3D printing company...

Monday 9 November 2020

Green waste collections will stop for winter

Description:: The fortnightly green waste collections in Torfaen will stop for winter shortly...

A message from Councillor Anthony Hunt, Leader of Torfaen Council

Description:: Thank you to all Torfaen residents for all your efforts during the national Firebreak and the local restrictions before that.

Saturday 7 November 2020

Remembrance Sunday 2020

Description:: Remembrance Day is an important date in the nation's annual calendar. This year however, additional precautions are required to comply with the latest Coronavirus regulations

Friday 6 November 2020

Get involved in the Torfaen Climate Change Challenge today

Description:: Last year, the Council declared a climate change emergency, acknowledging the real threat that climate change poses to both current and future generations...

Household Waste Recycling Centre to reopen Monday 9th November

Description:: The Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Panteg Way, New Inn will re-open on Monday 9th November with new winter opening hours. The new opening hours will be Monday to Sunday 10am – 4pm.

Torfaen County Borough Council signs Healthy Travel Charter

Description:: Twenty one leading public sector organisations which work across Gwent have today (6th November 2020) signed a Healthy Travel Charter, which commits to supporting and encouraging staff to travel in a sustainable way to and from work...

It's time to pick the world's favourite Green Flag Award parks

Description:: Help us find the world's favourite Green Flag Award parks by voting for yours in the People's Choice Awards 2020.

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