News Archive

Thursday 17 July 2025

Have your say on nature-friendly grass cutting

Description:: It's mow joke, letting grass grow helps the planet. Since 2020, the council has reduced the amount of mowing in more than 100 areas of grassland between April and September each year.

Wednesday 16 July 2025

Multi-million-pound investment plan for Welsh medium school

Description:: A Welsh-medium primary school which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary is to get a multi-million-pound upgrade.

Tuesday 15 July 2025

School sets gold standard

Description:: A Welsh-medium school which teaches philosophical thinking alongside its curriculum has been recognised by the Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education.

Former Welsh footballer opens new 3G pitch

Description:: Former Welsh professional footballer Danny Gabbidon put pupils through their paces at the opening of a new 3G pitch in Cwmbran.

Friday 11 July 2025

Young voices take the spotlight at Torfaen Film Festival

Description:: More than 30 young people from across Torfaen came together this week to raise awareness of discrimination at the first-ever Torfaen Youth Alliance Film Festival.

Thursday 10 July 2025

Back with a baa - Greenmeadow Farm reopening date confirmed

Description:: Greenmeadow Community Farm has announced its re-opening date following an extensive transformation

Wednesday 9 July 2025

Rogue landscape gardener sentenced

Description:: The owner of a landscape gardening company has been sentenced after being found guilty of defrauding customers.

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Illegal tobacco seized in joint operation

Description:: A joint operation has been carried out between Trading Standards officers and Gwent Police targeting the sale of illegal cigarettes.

Friday 4 July 2025

New sports facilities open to community

Description:: New multi-million pound sports facilities have been officially opened at Abersychan School.

Explore new Local Nature Reserve

Description:: Learn about Torfaen's newest Local Nature Reserve at an event to mark the start of Wales Nature Week.

Neighbourhood Watch joins "Pick It Up" campaign

Description:: A Neighbourhood Watch group has signed up to the council's dog poo deterrent campaign.

Thursday 3 July 2025

Summer Reading Challenge is back!

Description:: This year's Summer Reading Challenge kicks off in libraries across Torfaen on Saturday 5 July.

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Teams get ready for 24hr relay

Description:: Pontypool Park will host the annual Cancer Research UK Relay for Life event this weekend.

New sensory rooms open

Description:: Seven new sensory rooms have opened across Torfaen for children and young people with disabilities and additional learning needs.

Monday 30 June 2025

Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week

Description:: Members of the council's anti-social behaviour team will be joining Gwent Police at events to mark Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.

Friday 27 June 2025

Waste and Recycling update

Description:: Crews and additional staff are working hard to catch up on the missed recycling collections outstanding from this week

Red bags appearing across Torfaen are a sign of volunteer efforts

Description:: If you've spotted bright red bags next to public bins, they're a sign litter volunteers have been working in your local area.

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Waste and recycling collections

Description:: Council chief executive Stephen Vickers has apologised for delays to waste and recycling collections over the past few days

Tuesday 24 June 2025

Business growth support

Description:: A course aimed at helping small businesses take the next step starts this week.

Friday 20 June 2025

Community hub against dog poo

Description:: A community hub better known for being a litter picking hub, has signed up to the council's dog poo deterrent campaign...

Town centre taskforce

Description:: A taskforce has been set up to help shape the future of Pontypool town centre.

Thursday 19 June 2025

Mic Morris Torfaen 10K road closures

Description:: Residents and motorists are advised of temporary road closures across Torfaen on Sunday, 13 July, to ensure the safety of participants in the Mic Morris Torfaen 10K.

Tuesday 17 June 2025

New schools competition

Description:: Pupils are being invited to take part in a new council competition celebrating the highlights of school life.

Thursday 12 June 2025

Help shape walking and cycling routes

Description:: We're updating our active travel network map and would like to hear what you think about walking and cycling routes in the borough.

Friday 6 June 2025

Litter volunteers tackle dog poo

Description:: A group better known for tackling litter in the borough has signed up to the council's dog poo deterrent campaign...

New £17.1m school opens

Description:: A £17.1 million primary school in Cwmbran opened its doors to pupils this week.

Thursday 5 June 2025

Helping Torfaen grow

Description:: Seed libraries are sprouting up around the borough to encourage residents to grow vegetables at home.

Energy sourced from the ground

Description:: Greenmeadow Community Farm is one of the latest projects in Wales to complete the installation of a ground source heat pump, reducing the use of fossil fuels on site

Monday 2 June 2025

School is Heart of the Community

Description:: A primary school which hosts a parent and toddler group, organises regular litter picks and an annual dance festival has won a top community award.

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Fine for not assisting fly-tipping investigation

Description:: A man has been fined for failing to help the council with its enquiries into a fly-tipping incident.

Women 'Thrive' in weightlifting class

Description:: Every Tuesday at 10am, a group of women aged 60 and over gather at the Suki Strength Club gym in Pontypool - not just to lift weights, but to lift each other up.

Energy saving grants help slash bills

Description:: A decarbonisation project has helped 45 community groups and businesses to reduce carbon emissions and save up to £60,000 a year on gas and electricity.

Friday 23 May 2025

Inspirational foster family thanked

Description:: Young people have been sharing the life-changing impact fostering has had on their lives as part of this year's Foster Care Fortnight.

Schools back dog poo campaign

Description:: Ten schools have signed up to the council's new dog poo prevention campaign.

Thursday 22 May 2025

Get set for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k

Description:: Hundreds of runners have already signed up for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10K road race.

Friday 16 May 2025

Language support for Welsh medium pupils

Description:: Pupils at Welsh medium primary schools are receiving extra language support this term in preparation for secondary school.

Torfaen foster carers celebrated

Description:: More than 50 foster carers from across Torfaen have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment to supporting children and young people in care.

Communities back dog poo campaign

Description:: More than 30 groups have backed the council's new anti-dog fouling campaign in the first week.

Maps encourage pupils to keep active

Description:: New maps have been produced to encourage more pupils to walk, scoot or cycle to school.

Pupils praised for exemplary behaviour

Description:: Pupils have been praised for their exemplary behaviour during a recent Estyn inspection.

Thursday 15 May 2025

Get involved in scrutiny

Description:: Every year, the council's overview and scrutiny committees examine a range of topics to ensure council decisions and actions are held to account.

Tuesday 13 May 2025

Political appointments at council AGM

Description:: At the Annual General Meeting of Torfaen Council today, key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead.

Monday 12 May 2025

Growing up with fostering

Description:: As Foster Care Fortnight gets underway, Jesse from Torfaen has shared his story about being raised in a fostering household.

Thursday 8 May 2025

Group celebrates 20 years and 50,000 miles!

Description:: A health and well-being walking group has celebrated its 20th anniversary with a VE Day themed stroll.

Tuesday 6 May 2025

Eight war memorials restored

Description:: Work has been carried out to restore eight war memorials ahead of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week.

New dog poo deterrent campaign

Description:: A campaign has been launched to tackle the increasing problem of dog owners failing to pick up after their pets have fouled in a public place...

Friday 2 May 2025

Support for solar panels

Description:: If you've considered switching to solar panels but have been put off by the cost – keep reading!

Thursday 1 May 2025

Civic service for VE day

Description:: Members of the public are invited to attend a VE Day civic service taking place on Thursday, the 8th of May at 11am at St Gabriel's Church, Cwmbran.

Caretaker retires after long service

Description:: A school caretaker who took on the role from his father has retired after almost 44 years.

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Foster Care Fortnight 2025

Description:: Have you ever considered fostering to make a profound difference in a child's life?

Friday 25 April 2025

New outdoor gym opens

Description:: A new outdoor gym has opened at the Northfields in Cwmbran...

Bike repair stations

Description:: Four new bike repair stations will be installed throughout the borough by the end of April.

Friday 11 April 2025

School's out for caretaker after 40 years

Description:: A primary school caretaker is hanging up her mop after more than 40 years' service at the same school.

School Spring Clean litter picking winners

Description:: Eight schools have collected 138 bags of recycling and litter as part of Torfaen Spring Clean...

Sky's the limit for Cwmbran High

Description:: During March, Estyn, His Majesty's Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales conducted their latest monitoring visit to Cwmbran High School to monitor progress since the core inspection.

Schools catering team nominated for sustainability award

Description:: The council' School Catering team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work in reducing the service's carbon footprint...

Volunteering adds up for teacher

Description:: When Max Griffiths started volunteering with Torfaen Play at the age of 14, he had no idea it would lead to a lifelong love of working with children.

Supported housing residents move in

Description:: A newly opened supported housing scheme in Pontypool Town Centre has welcomed its first residents.

Friday 4 April 2025

New care ratings system launched

Description:: On 1 April 2025, Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) introduced a new ratings system for care services across Wales.

Tourism boost for town centre

Description:: A community interest company hoping to attract new visitors to Blaenavon will shortly open its doors in one of the town's oldest buildings...

Thursday 3 April 2025

New 'Safe Spaces' scheme launched

Description:: A new initiative aimed at providing support to vulnerable individuals in the community has been launched in Torfaen.

Wednesday 2 April 2025

Next step in Levelling Up project

Description:: Plans for a new Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter have taken a step forward.

Latest recycling plan approved

Description:: Cabinet members have approved a plan to increase recycling rates in line with the Welsh Government's 70 per cent target.

Tuesday 1 April 2025

Campaign to tackle dog fouling

Description:: A peaceful protest has been held to raise the issue of dog fouling at a local park.

Town centre road reopens

Description:: A section of Hanbury Road in Pontypool Town Centre has reopened nearly a week ahead of schedule.

Hello to Halo Leisure

Description:: The award-winning social enterprise Halo Leisure will provide leisure services in Torfaen from today.

Friday 28 March 2025

State-of-the-art sports facilities for school

Description:: Nearly £4m has been invested in a range of new sports facilities at Abersychan School.

Thursday 27 March 2025

Springboard to business success

Description:: A centre aimed at supporting high growth science and technology businesses has welcomed 11 new tenants.

Exciting new chapter for Cwmbran Library

Description:: This week, a group of young library members got a sneak peek of the newly refurbished Cwmbran Library, ahead of it reopening to the public on Monday.

Tuesday 25 March 2025

Celebration of local food for local communities

Description:: Businesses and community groups gathered on Friday to celebrate Torfaen's UK Sustainable Food Places silver award.

Friday 21 March 2025

Torfaen Spring Clean success

Description:: Plastic bottles, crisp packets, vapes, a dog bed, and a lonely shoe are just some of the items of rubbish picked up as part of Torfaen's annual Spring Clean.

Thursday 20 March 2025

Local foster carer praises social worker

Description:: A Torfaen Foster Carer Carol has thanked her Social Worker who has supported her for the past 18 years.

Wednesday 19 March 2025

Council in top employers list

Description:: The council has been named as one of the best employers by the Financial Times.

Welsh public organisations pledge new approach focused on the bereaved and survivors of public tragedies

Description:: Yesterday, the Leader of Torfaen Council joined over 50 public sector organisations across Wales to publicly sign a charter which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability

Tuesday 18 March 2025

Crownbridge extension to officially open

Description:: Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Education, will officially open the extension at Crownbridge School on Friday 21 March

Volunteers play record breaking role

Description:: Nearly 200 volunteers have been thanked for helping to provide a record-breaking 32,000 hours of fun over the past year.

Monday 17 March 2025

Event to celebrate primary school memories

Description:: An open evening is being held at Maendy Primary School next month for past pupils, families and members of the community

Friday 14 March 2025

Bakery owner fined for food hygiene offences

Description:: The owner of a Cwmbran bakery has been found guilty of food hygiene offences...

Torfaen's Got to Dance

Description:: Over 200 children have showcased their passion for dance in a competition aimed at celebrating and boosting participation in the art.

Young Carers Action Day

Description:: Young carers from Torfaen have taken part in a celebration evening to mark Carers Action Day 2025.

Wednesday 12 March 2025

Women leaders inspire pupils

Description:: Around 150 girls got the chance to quiz a panel of female leaders in media, business, engineering and education this week.

Friday 7 March 2025

Local nature reserve could expand

Description:: There are hopes a local nature reserve in Cwmbran could be expanded following a successful bid for National Lottery Heritage funding.

Wednesday 5 March 2025

Refuse team save man's life

Description:: A former headteacher has thanked a council refuse team for saving his life when he had a heart attack.

Tuesday 4 March 2025

Schools. Streets and Social Care investment for 2025/26 approved

Description:: Today, Torfaen Council approved its budget for 2025/2026, set out its medium-term financial plan and set council tax for 2025/2026

Monday 3 March 2025

Half term fun

Description:: More than 650 children from across Torfaen enjoyed a fun-filled half-term week, thanks to the efforts of Torfaen Play Service.

Friday 28 February 2025

New park and ride opens

Description:: A new park and ride facility at Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station has opened today

Thursday 27 February 2025

Young carers win award

Description:: Two young carers have received a prestigious Gwent High Sheriff Award for going above and beyond in their caring roles.

Wednesday 26 February 2025

World Book Day fun

Description:: To mark this year's World Book Day, Torfaen Libraries are involved in a series of events to celebrate the love of books and reading.

Tuesday 25 February 2025

Free furniture for schools and community groups

Description:: Pupils from St Alban's RC High School are among those who will benefit from furniture donated by Cwmbran Library.

Friday 21 February 2025

Volunteers clock record number of hours

Description:: Volunteers at Blaenavon Workmen's Hall clocked up more than 3,000 hours of volunteering last year – more than 60 hours per week!

Consultation on traffic orders

Description:: The process of making temporary exemptions to the default 20mph limit in Torfaen permanent is underway.

Join Foster Wales Torfaen

Description:: We're backing a national campaign to encourage more people to foster with their local authority and keep children in their communities.

Wednesday 19 February 2025

New inclusive play park opens

Description:: Work to transform a derelict piece of land in Pontnewynydd into an inclusive play park has been completed...

Friday 14 February 2025

Keep Torfaen Tidy Spring Clean 2025

Description:: This year's Keep Torfaen Tidy Spring Clean aims to be our biggest one yet!

You're hired! Meet Torfaen's newest apprentices

Description:: This week, as part of National Apprentice Week, the council's latest apprentices discussed their career aspirations with Chief Executive Stephen Vickers.

Tuesday 4 February 2025

Pontypool town centre temporary road closure

Description:: From Monday 10 February, a section of Hanbury Road in Pontypool Town Centre will be closed in both directions for eight weeks, including weekends.

Monday 3 February 2025

Cabinet asked to approve tender for Leisure services

Description:: Tomorrow, Torfaen Council's Cabinet committee will be asked to approve a 10-year contract to deliver leisure services in Torfaen to Halo Leisure Services

Friday 31 January 2025

Thriving with Welsh language support

Description:: A pupil at a Welsh-medium primary school has been given extra help thanks to a specialist Welsh education centre.

Thursday 30 January 2025

Pop up and play

Description:: Calling all children! Torfaen Play Service is launching a series of new Saturday play sessions starting this weekend.

Governors needed to help schools thrive

Description:: Schools across Torfaen are looking for volunteers to become school governors to help pupils gain the qualifications and skills they need to lead positive lives.

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