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Friday 24 May 2019

Half term fun with Torfaen Play Service

Description:: Torfaen Play Service will be providing a range of free activities during the half term period.

Torfaen Youth Service and volunteers nominated for national award

Description:: Torfaen Youth Service has been nominated to attend the Youth Work Excellence Awards in Conwy, Wales on the 28 June 2019.

Monday 20 May 2019

Spring bank holiday waste and recycling collections

Description:: There will be no waste and recycling collections in Torfaen on Monday 27 May and all collections that week will take place a day later than scheduled

Thursday 16 May 2019

Parking restriction signs and road markings being refreshed

Description:: Ahead of the new joint in-house civil parking and environmental enforcement team coming into action on Monday 01 July, some of the borough's parking restriction signs and road markings are being refreshed or renewed where required

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Sustrans needs you - sign up to a Discovery Trail workshop

Description:: Sustrans is working to engage local stakeholders to identify priorities for the improvement of the Discovery Trail which is a circular traffic free path which runs from Abergavenny to Pontypool along NCN route 49 (Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal), then north to Brynmawr along NCN route 492 and back to Abergavenny through Clydach Gorge along route

Torfaen introduces menopause policy

Description:: A new policy aimed at ensuring women experiencing the menopause receive the support they require in the workplace has been approved by Torfaen Council.

Strive for 95+

Description:: Torfaen pupils received certificates in the council chamber to celebrate their outstanding attendance in the last academic year.

New council appointments confirmed

Description:: At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Torfaen council on Tuesday, all the key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead.

Friday 10 May 2019

Can you #changeafuture?

Description:: With Foster Care Fortnight 2019 just around the corner, Torfaen Fostering teams are looking to recruit new mainstream foster carers that would love to make a positive difference in children's lives.

Thursday 9 May 2019

Changes to food waste caddy liners

Description:: From this week Torfaen residents will see a change in their food waste caddy liners. A change in the way the borough's food waste is recycled now means that residents can reuse bread bags or similar as food waste caddy liners. Caddy liners will still be provided, but will be made of recycled plastic (for those who want to use them).

Wednesday 8 May 2019

30 Days Wild

Description:: This June, the The Wildlife Trusts are challenging you to do something wild every day. That's 30 simple, fun and exciting Random Acts of Wildness.

Rough sleeping in Torfaen

Description:: Rough sleeping in Wales has increased in recent years, becoming more of a visible presence in our towns and communities.

Tuesday 7 May 2019

Pontypool roundabout becomes a Spring haven for pollinating insects

Description:: Residents and visitors may have noticed the amazing proliferation of daisies currently on the access roundabout to Pontypool from the A472.

Friday 3 May 2019

Tech business invited to launch of £1.25m challenge event

Description:: Tech companies are invited to attend a launch event for our £1.25m GovTech Catalyst challenge on data and technology and adult social

Look out for your new polling card

Description:: During next week, Torfaen Council will be re-issuing new polling cards to some electors in the borough for the UK European Parliamentary elections taking place on 23 May.

Enhancing safer routes to play

Description:: Local volunteers and Torfaen Play Service are working hard supporting a project that helps improve safer routes around the community.

Thursday 2 May 2019

Ceremony officially opens Penygarn Community Primary School

Description:: Yesterday (Wednesday 1st May) the Welsh Government's Minister for Education Kirsty Williams, officially opened a refurbished and extended Penygarn Community Primary School.

Childrens book raising awareness of autism launches in May

Description:: Across Gwent, young people with autism and their siblings have been getting creative by putting pen to paper, writing their very own story book to raise awareness of autism.

Wednesday 1 May 2019

May bank holiday waste and recycling collections

Description:: There will be no waste and recycling collections in Torfaen on Monday 06 May and all collections that week will take place a day later than scheduled.

Monday 29 April 2019

Hundreds of people join the war on litter during Torfaen Spring Clean 2019

Description:: More than 300 people from across the borough helped clear 342 bags of rubbish as the council, Keep Wales Tidy, community groups, partners, local schools and organisations came together for the Torfaen Spring Clean 2019.

Friday 26 April 2019

Help shape the future of environmental volunteering in Torfaen

Description:: The council would like to invite all existing or new environmental volunteer groups in Torfaen to a workshop on Saturday 11 May between 10am-12pm at Pontypool Active Living Centre.

Tuesday 23 April 2019

Leftover chocolate fridge cake

Description:: This easy to make fridge cake is a great way to use up leftover chocolate Easter eggs, and makes a wonderful afternoon treat.

Thursday 18 April 2019

A Torfaen man has lost his appeal against a conviction for food hygiene offences

Description:: Rashid Iqbal, director of a company running Premier Stores from 15 Edlogan Square, Cwmbran, appealed his conviction against food hygiene offences in a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court on 12 April 2019.

Thursday 11 April 2019

BikeSafe workshops

Description:: It's spring and the new motorcycling season is here. Riders, why not refresh your riding skills?

Wednesday 10 April 2019

Easter waste and recycling collections

Description:: There will be no waste and recycling collections in Torfaen on Easter Monday (22 April) and all collections that week will take place a day later than scheduled

Pupils raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Description:: Last week, 18 pupils from Nant Celyn Primary ASD base celebrated Austism Awareness week by promoting their very own autism awareness campaign.

Tuesday 9 April 2019

Brynmawr man found guilty of fly tipping in Torfaen

Description:: A former businessman from Brynmawr has been found guilty of two offences relating to the unlawful disposal of commercial waste in the World Heritage site, Blaenavon.

Friday 5 April 2019

Torfaen proves solid base for The Ice Academy

Description:: Torfaen has now been home to The Ice Academy for nearly seven years. Initially established in May 2012 and located in Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran, this unique business can now be found at the Polo Grounds Industrial Estate, New Inn, Pontypool and continues to go from strength to strength.

Thursday 4 April 2019

Heddlu Bach 'on the beat' at Nant Celyn Primary

Description:: 20 pupils from Nant Celyn Primary are making a positive impact at the school through their roles as Heddlu Bach (mini police).

Tuesday 2 April 2019

Help shape the activities and new facility being planned for the Pontymoile canal basin

Description:: The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Adventure Triangle project has identified the Pontymoile canal basin as an important development hub, which can offer new leisure activities for local people and visitors. The aim is to offer canal related activities and access along the canal corridor to the wider countryside. Improvements planned will include a new café, activity space, car parking, toilets and showers.

Successful networking event for popular Torfaen Business Club

Description:: Torfaen Business Voice (TBV), one of the area's most successful and popular business networking clubs has held its first members' quarterly event of 2019 with more than 50 business people attending.

Torfaen based app developers aiming to link local services and suppliers with residents

Description:: Established in November 2018, uddr is the brainchild of three Pontypool men, Michael O'Neill who is a seasoned marketing professional, Dave Smith whose background is in electronic engineering and Stuart Arthur whose 15 years' experience in software consultancy and mobile application development earned him the role of Technical Director at uddr.

Friday 29 March 2019

DVDs and CDs to go on sale

Description:: Last year, the Torfaen Library service took the decision to discontinue the DVD and CD loan service due to a reduction in demand and to help achieve savings targets.

Local legend 'Kenny Bins' empties his final recycling box

Description:: You may not give a waste operative a second glance as you see them collecting your waste and recycling, but it's time you do. What do you know about your local waste operative?

Join the council by switching off your world for Earth Hour

Description:: On Saturday 30 March 2019 at 8.30pm, Torfaen County Borough Council will be turning off the Civic Centre lights at for one hour to celebrate WWF's Earth Hour.

Wednesday 27 March 2019

New self-service kiosks coming to Torfaen Libraries

Description:: New self-service kiosks will be installed and ready to use at all Torfaen Libraries from Thursday 28 March 2019.

Becoming a registered childminder In Torfaen

Description:: There are currently 46 registered childminders in Torfaen and there is potential for this to increase.

Monday 25 March 2019

Step into the heart of iron and coal: virtual reality transports visitors back in time at Blaenavon World Heritage Site

Description:: Those interested in industrial history and Welsh heritage will be able to discover the sights and sounds of Victorian Blaenavon this spring, with the unveiling of an advanced digital project at the world-renowned Blaenavon World Heritage Site.

Friday 22 March 2019

Essential toilet maintenance to take place at Cwmbran Boating Lake

Description:: From Monday 25 March the toilet block and surrounding path will be undergoing essential maintenance.

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Green waste collections to resume

Description:: Fortnightly green waste collections in Torfaen will resume the week commencing Monday 25 March.

Friday 15 March 2019

New policy for rough sleepers

Description:: Last week Torfaen Council introduced a new policy to help rough sleepers access temporary accommodation.

Wednesday 13 March 2019

Staff clear over 600 bags of litter from Torfaen roadsides

Description:: More than 600 bags of rubbish have been cleared from roadside verges over the past ten days following the launch of this year's Torfaen Spring Clean campaign.

Friday 8 March 2019

Torfaen Youth Apprenticeship scheme success

Description:: 18-year-old Thannaya Lewis, 17-year-old Josh Legge, 20-year-old Libby Martin and 17-year-old Carla O Brien are the latest cohort to complete Torfaen Youth Services apprenticeship programme.

Thursday 7 March 2019

Magic Moments in Homecare

Description:: Today (7/3/2019), The Wales School for Social Care Research and The Gwent Regional Partnership Team launched an interactive event that brings together home carers from across Gwent and beyond to celebrate the innovation, commitment and good practice of care staff through the sharing of stories and magic moments.

Wednesday 6 March 2019

Help Friends of The British with hedge planting this weekend

Description:: Can you spare an hour or two on Saturday 09 March to help the Friends of The British with hedge planting?

Council approves 2019/20 budget

Description:: Councillors have this week approved the budget for 2019/20

Tuesday 5 March 2019

Thousands more care workers needed in Wales by 2030

Description:: Wales will need thousands more people to work in caring roles with adults and children by 2030 if it is to keep pace with the growing demand for care services and provide support for communities across the country.

Polling station review

Description:: The council is reviewing all its polling districts and polling stations in Torfaen.

New well-being initiative launched in Torfaen for families

Description:: Torfaen Play Service are working in partnership with Sports Development and Families First to deliver a series of health and well-being sessions to families in Torfaen.

Monday 4 March 2019

Torfaen preparing for spring clean with cleanse of A4042 roadside verges

Description:: The council has started preparations ahead of its third Spring Clean which begins Friday 22 March and runs until Tuesday 23 April. The Torfaen Spring Clean will run in parallel with Keep Wales Tidy's annual Spring Clean Cymru campaign.

Apprenticeship Week Cymru 2019 – You're hired!

Description:: Torfaen Training encourages businesses to embrace apprentices as part of a nationwide celebration of the value of apprentices.

Friday 1 March 2019

Fun in the sun

Description:: Over the half term period, Torfaen Play Service provided a wide range of free play related activities for children and young people.

Thursday 28 February 2019

Reminder - New bag sorting policy coming to Household Waste Recycling Centre on Monday

Description:: Reminder - New bag sorting policy coming to Household Waste Recycling Centre on Monday

Wednesday 27 February 2019

One2One Mortgage Solutions opens in Pontypool town centre

Description:: Monday marked the opening of One2One Mortgage Solutions in Pontypool town centre.

Two memorial benches installed in Abersychan car park to reflect on the fallen

Description:: Earlier in the month two memorial benches were installed in Abersychan car park to honour fallen soldiers from Abersychan in the First and Second World Wars.

Tuesday 26 February 2019

Wales Cyber Safety Bus Tour

Description:: The importance of cyber security and the threats posed to businesses and individuals will be highlighted in March when a specially equipped cyber information bus is set to tour all 22 unitary authorities in Wales.

Thursday 21 February 2019

Art centre plans for former school approved

Description:: Plans to transform the former Victoria Primary School building into a community arts centre and base for a children's service collaboration were approved by councillors.

New Loans to help improve homes

Description:: This week (Tuesday, 19 February) Torfaen council's cabinet committee approved the introduction of a Property Appreciation Loan (PAL) to provide financial assistance to home owners in the borough.

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Meet the dinosaurs at Pontypool Indoor Market for free this February half term

Description:: Come and meet Ronnie the T-Rex and his dinosaur friends on Thursday 28 February at Pontypool Indoor Market

Monday 18 February 2019

Make a difference, volunteer with Torfaen Play Service

Description:: Torfaen Play and Short Break Service is now recruiting new Play Volunteers and Play Helpers for Summer Play schemes in both Torfaen and Monmouthshire.

Wednesday 13 February 2019

Inquiry launches national TV campaign for the Truth Project

Description:: The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has launched a landmark television public awareness campaign to ensure victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have the opportunity to be heard at the Truth Project.

Tuesday 12 February 2019

Young people encouraged to get creative with 'Grow Wild' funding

Description:: Young people aged 14-25 across the country are being given the chance to apply for £500 to lead a project that celebrates UK native wildflowers and fungi in exciting and engaging ways.

High Street Jeweller Fined for Misleading Consumers

Description:: The owner of high street jeweller H Samuel has been fined £60,000 after admitting misleading customers about price information presented on its website.

Friday 8 February 2019

Tips for cooking an allergy-friendly Valentine's meal

Description:: Cooking for a partner with food allergy can seem like a daunting task, especially on a romantic occasion like Valentine's Day, when you want everything to be special and you really don't want to get it wrong!

Monday 4 February 2019

Council trials new smart technology for social care

Description:: The Lifeline service in Torfaen is currently trialling the use of new smart technology in order to support the most vulnerable people across the borough to overcome the challenges they face daily.

Thursday 31 January 2019

New bag sorting policy coming to Household Waste Recycling Centre

Description:: On Monday 04 March a new bag sorting policy will be coming into action at the Household Waste recycling Centre (HWRC) as part of the council's plans to reduce the amount of recyclable products sent for disposal.

Wednesday 30 January 2019

Bethlehem Chapel receives £300,000 investment

Description:: A Grade II listed chapel in Blaenavon will be transformed into a community hub thanks to a £303k investment.

Tuesday 29 January 2019

Police and Crime Commissioner launches newsletter

Description:: The Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, has launched a new e-newsletter.

Monday 28 January 2019

PopUp Business School coming to Torfaen

Description:: A life changing opportunity for people to learn how to start their own business with almost next to nothing except enthusiasm and determination is what's on offer at the Torfaen PopUp Business School taking place between 11th - 13th February 2019

Tuesday 22 January 2019

Torfaen issues social care digital innovation challenge

Description:: Technology businesses will be invited to develop solutions that could transform adult social care services in Torfaen and potentially world-wide, after the council successful secured £1.25 million from a UK Government digital innovation fund.

Pensioner caught selling illegal cigarettes

Description:: A Torfaen pensioner has been fined more than £200 and had £2000 confiscated after pleading guilty to selling illegal cigarettes at pubs around Cwmbran

Torfaen Council prosecutes food business in Cwmbran

Description:: On Friday 11 January 2019 Rashid Iqbal, director of a company running Premier Stores from 15 Edlogan Square, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, has been successfully prosecuted by Torfaen Council

Friday 18 January 2019

Torfaen to benefit from Safe Places funding

Description:: The Safe Places Organisation has received £50,000 of National Lottery funding to expand the Safe Places National Network across the UK.

Thursday 17 January 2019

Pontypool Nationwide Building Society awarded Dementia Friends status

Description:: Nationwide Building Society in Pontypool is one of the latest organisations in Torfaen to gain their 'Working Towards being Dementia Friendly' status.

Tuesday 15 January 2019

Your views wanted on proposals to reorganise Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw

Description:: On Monday 14 January, Torfaen Council opened statutory consultation on proposals to extend the age range of pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw.

Thursday 10 January 2019

Consultation on rugby ground lease

Description:: A consultation on the future management of the rugby ground within Pontypool Park is now open.

Torfaen Adult Learning class contribute to UK Study for Contemporary Adult Reading

Description:: Torfaen Adult Community Learning's Essential Skills Communications class has been a part of a growing study headed by University College London about 'Reading Aloud in Britain Today'.

Tuesday 8 January 2019

New Torfaen Play sessions prove a success in the New Year

Description:: Torfaen Play Service started 2019 by doing what they do best, offering play and support sessions to children across Torfaen.

Have we got Loos for you!

Description:: We want to hear your views on our draft local toilets strategy.

Friday 21 December 2018

Torfaen Employability Work Placement Scheme takes off

Description:: 34-year-old Dafydd Howells from Blaenavon, 21-year old Lucas Vaughan and 29-year-old Sammy Edwards from Cwmbran are the latest candidates to successfully find full time employment through the Bridges into Work 2 work placement scheme

Friday 14 December 2018

Torfaen businesses congratulated by Leader of Torfaen Council for successes during 2018

Description:: A number of Torfaen businesses and individual professionals who have been successful in winning national and regional awards during 2018 have met with Councillor Anthony Hunt, Leader of Torfaen Council.

Thursday 13 December 2018

James wins National 'Young Volunteer Award'

Description:: 21-year-old James Matthews from Ponthir has recently been awarded the 'Young Volunteer of the Year award' at the annual National Volunteering Matters AGM awards ceremony in London

Friday 7 December 2018

Celebration of Play Volunteers in Torfaen

Description:: This week, Torfaen Play Service hosted their annual Volunteer Awards evening to celebrate the work of nearly 200 volunteers this year, delivering community play provision across the borough

Have we got Loos for you!

Description:: Torfaen Council want to hear your views on its draft local toilets strategy. The draft strategy has been produced as a requirement of the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017

Tuesday 4 December 2018

Torfaen receives Silver Armed Forces Covenant Award

Description:: Major Stephen Dwyer, representing the 104th Regiment Royal Artillery, attended full council to officially award Torfaen a silver award on behalf of the 'Defence Employer Recognition Scheme'

Monday 3 December 2018

Update - Pontnewydd Park improvements

Description:: Torfaen Council has secured funding through the Mon and Brecon Adventure Triangle to undertake improvements to paths, open spaces, links to the canal and national cycle network in the park.

School improvement recognised but special measures required

Description:: Today (3rd December), Estyn, Her Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales published a monitoring report on Cwmbran High School which places the school in special measures

Friday 30 November 2018

Money raised for White Ribbon Campaign

Description:: Torfaen vs the Emergency Services Charity Football match has raised over £200 for the #WhiteRibbon Campaign and Torfaen Womens Aid.

Thursday 29 November 2018

New order brings in changes for dog walkers

Description:: Important information for dog walkers in Torfaen

Wednesday 28 November 2018

Torfaen Play Service - Volunteer Awards Ceremony 2018

Description:: On Monday 3 December young people across Torfaen are set to celebrate another successful year supporting community play settings in Torfaen at this years Play Volunteer Awards Ceremony.

Tuesday 27 November 2018

Spring preparations at Pontnewydd Park

Description:: A series of activities are planned to take place at Pontnewydd Park to help maintain it's appearance.

Thursday 22 November 2018

Record results for gypsy and traveller children in Torfaen

Description:: Record numbers of gypsy and traveller children in Torfaen are gaining new skills and qualifications thanks to the success of the borough's gypsy and traveller service.

Wednesday 21 November 2018

Torfaen hosts inspirational women in business event

Description:: On Thursday 8 November 2018 over 75 women from Torfaen and across the South East Wales region gathered at the Cwmbran Parkway Hotel & Spa, Cwmbran to attend the borough's annual celebration of women in business and the contribution they make to the economy.

Monday 19 November 2018

Tackling anti-social behaviour in Blaenavon

Description:: Torfaen Community Safety Team and Gwent Police, Neighbourhood Policing Team are hosting a community engagement evening in Blaenavon.

First sod cut at the Torfaen Learning Zone

Description:: Today, (Monday, November 19) Torfaen Council and Coleg Gwent officially cut the first sod of Torfaen's new post 16 learning centre to mark the beginning of a new era for education in Torfaen.

Torfaen Santa Appeal deadline

Description:: The deadline date for Torfaen Christmas Santa Appeal is Monday 3 December 2018.

Thursday 15 November 2018

Crownbridge Primary School pay tribute to the fallen soldiers of WW1

Description:: This morning, ex-service men and women from Torfaen joined with pupils and staff from Crownbridge School for a service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War.

Wednesday 14 November 2018

Torfaen gypsy and traveller pupils raise £800 for Poppy Appeal

Description:: Gypsy and traveller pupils from West Monmouth School raised £800 for the Royal British Legion by designing and selling their own poppies.

Online Blaenavon family business, Sprinklez, expands into retail premises

Description:: Torfaen Economy and Enterprise project supports online start-up to expand into retail premises at Heritage Court in Blaenavon.

Friday 9 November 2018

Dementia Friendly School entertains residents at Ty Gwyn Care Home

Description:: Pupils from Greenmeadow Primary School choir has recently visited Ty Gwyn Care Home in Cwmbran as part of their Dementia Friendly Schools commitment.

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