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Friday 18 January 2019

Torfaen to benefit from Safe Places funding

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
Tuesday 6 November 2018

Playschemes bring children together over the half term period

Description:
More than 300 children attended Torfaen playschemes over the half term period, with over 80 trained volunteers giving up their time to support the scheme.
Thursday 1 November 2018

Remembrance Sunday parades and services - 11.11.18

Description:
Details on Torfaen's Remembrance Parades and Services
Wednesday 31 October 2018

Closed Pontypool bank reopens as vintage and antiques emporium

Closed Pontypool bank reopens as vintage and antiques emporium
Description:
A former Barclays Bank in Pontypool, which was saved by the local community when it closed its doors in 2017, has reopened as a vintage and antiques emporium.
Tuesday 30 October 2018

Help design Blaenavon's Time Travellers benches

Help design Blaenavon's Time Travellers benches
Description:
Residents are invited to help design time travelling benches that will use virtual reality to recreate the sights and sounds of Blaenavon in the 19th century.

Pontypool Halloween Spooktacular

Description:
Hundreds of people visited Pontypool for a spooktacular Halloween event on Saturday.
Monday 29 October 2018

Trading Standards crackdown on Facebook counterfeiters

Trading Standards crackdown on Facebook counterfeiters
Description:
Two Torfaen Facebook traders have pleaded guilty to the sale and possession of counterfeit clothes and tobacco.

Pontypool buildings given new lease of life

Pontypool buildings given new lease of life
Description:
The renovation of two buildings in Pontypool has created 10 new affordable homes in the town centre.
Friday 26 October 2018

Celebrate International Games Week at Cwmbran Library

Celebrate International Games Week at Cwmbran Library
Description:
Cwmbran Library is holding a special board gaming event for 11-16 year olds on Thursday 8 November to celebrate International Games Week.
Wednesday 24 October 2018

Halloween fun at Pontypool Indoor Market

Halloween fun at Pontypool Indoor Market
Description:
Pontypool Indoor Market will be taken over by witches and wizards on Saturday 27 October for a special Harry Potter inspired Halloween event.
Tuesday 23 October 2018

'Cuppa and chat' sessions launch at Farm

'Cuppa and chat' sessions launch at Farm
Description:
A new group that aims to tackle loneliness by bringing different generations together for a cuppa and a chat is launching in Cwmbran

Summer reading success

Summer reading success
Description:
Almost a thousand children in Torfaen took part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge and read six library books or more during the school holidays.

Family fun at Llanyrafon Manor this autumn​

Description:
With Halloween and Christmas on the horizon, Llanyrafon Manor have organised an array of fun filled Autumn events for all the family to enjoy.
Friday 19 October 2018

Spread some joy this Christmas

Spread some joy this Christmas
Description:
This year's Torfaen Christmas Santa Appeal opens on Thursday 1 November 2018.
Wednesday 17 October 2018

People have their say in Residents Survey

People have their say in Residents Survey
Description:
More than half of Torfaen residents have rated the quality of public services in the borough as good.

Spooky stories and crafts at Cwmbran Library

Spooky stories and crafts at Cwmbran Library
Description:
Enjoy spooky stories and craft at Cwmbran Library this Halloween.
Monday 15 October 2018

Volunteers clear litter from local lanes

Description:
Volunteers have cleared litter and fly-tipping from lanes and footpaths at the Race in Pontypool.

A new Universal Credit Hub opened its doors in Panteg

A new Universal Credit Hub opened its doors in Panteg
Description:
Today, Torfaen Bridges into Work 2 and Working Skills for Adults 2 teams launched a their first Universal Credit Hub at Age Connects, Sebastopol.
Friday 12 October 2018

Youth apprenticeship sets Conor on the right path

Youth apprenticeship sets Conor on the right path
Description:
Torfaen Youth Service works with young people across Torfaen to support them towards a prosperous future as qualified Youth Workers. Conor Smith is the latest apprentice youth worker to take on this.
Wednesday 10 October 2018

A new Universal Credit Hub is due to launch in Panteg

Description:
Come along and join the Bridges into Work 2 and Working Skills for Adults 2 teams at the official opening of their new Universal Credit Hub at Age Connects, Sebastopol on Monday 15 October from 1pm.
Friday 5 October 2018

Nominate a Torfaen sporting hero

Nominate a Torfaen sporting hero
Description:
Torfaen Sports Development are partnering with the Torfaen Leisure Trust to launch the very first 'Torfaen Sporting Heroes Awards' this year.
Thursday 4 October 2018

Play time for Torfaen families

Play time for Torfaen families
Description:
More than 200 families are attending Torfaen Play Service 'Family and Play' sessions across the borough, with six sessions being delivered on a weekly basis.
Wednesday 3 October 2018

Facebook fraudster caught selling counterfeit clothes

Facebook fraudster caught selling counterfeit clothes
Description:
A Facebook trader from Pontypool has been ordered to carry out 60 hours of community service after he was caught selling counterfeit clothes on Facebook.

Remembering the Great War

Remembering the Great War
Description:
Gwent Archives have organised a special event to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
Tuesday 2 October 2018

Celebrating 'International Day of Older People' 2018

Celebrating 'International Day of Older People' 2018
Description:
International Day of Older People; this year we are celebrating the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Nursery admissions for 2019

Nursery admissions for 2019
Description:
The closing date for the Nursery 2019 admission round is Friday 5 October.

Bookings open for women in business event

Bookings open for women in business event
Description:
Bookings are open for Torfaen's annual women in business event at the Cwmbran Parkway on Thursday 8 November.
Monday 1 October 2018

New plaque commemorates First World War

New plaque commemorates First World War
Description:
A new plaque has been unveiled outside Torfaen council's Civic Office in Pontypool marking 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Friday 28 September 2018

Foodie event celebrates local produce

Foodie event celebrates local produce
Description:
There will be a celebration of local produce at Pontypool Indoor Market's Foodie Thursday on 4 October.
Thursday 27 September 2018

Over 180 children take part in EFL kids cup at Cwmbran Stadium

Over 180 children take part in EFL kids cup at Cwmbran Stadium
Description:
More than 180 children from schools across Torfaen took part in the annual EFL (English Football League) Trust kid's cup at Cwmbran Stadium today.
Wednesday 26 September 2018

Penygarn Primary will be closed on 27/09/2018

Description:
Penygarn Primary will be closed to all pupils tomorrow (Thursday) 27th of September.

Iconic building set for transformation

Description:
One of Blaenavon's most historic buildings is to be transformed after being awarded funding of almost £280,000.

'Women in Construction' event coming to Cwmbran

'Women in Construction' event coming to Cwmbran
Description:
Acorn Recruitment is partnering with Bridges into Work 2 and Working Skills for Adults 2 to host a 'Careers for women in construction' event in Cwmbran.

New campaign launched to support young people with food allergies

New campaign launched to support young people with food allergies
Description:
The 'easy to ASK' campaign reminds food establishments to ask customers about their dietary needs. The campaign is a partnership between Torfaen council and the Food Standards Agency.
Tuesday 25 September 2018

New plaque to commemorate First World War

New plaque to commemorate First World War
Description:
A service to unveil a plaque marking 100 years since the end of the First World War will take place on Monday 1 October at 10am outside the Civic Centre building in Pontypool.

Firework displays - get registered and stay safe

Firework displays - get registered and stay safe
Description:
Torfaen council is advising anyone organising fireworks displays this November to register their event and receive free safety advice.
Friday 21 September 2018

Cwmbran pupils organise first health and happiness conference 'by children, for children'

Cwmbran pupils organise first health and happiness conference 'by children, for children'
Description:
More than 175 children attended the first health and happiness conference organised by children for children at Blenheim Road Primary School on Friday.

Abersychan roadworks scheme

Abersychan roadworks scheme
Description:
A major programme of works to improve the Union Street/Broad Street junction in the centre of Abersychan will start on Monday 8 October

Greenmeadow Primary School receives Dementia Friends Award from Alzheimer's Society.

Greenmeadow Primary School receives Dementia Friends Award from Alzheimer's Society.
Description:
More than 200 pupils and staff at Greenmeadow Primary school have completed Alzheimer's Society's awareness training and have become Dementia Friends by learning about dementia and what life is like for people living with condition.

The traineeship that transformed Demi's career

The traineeship that transformed Demi's career
Description:
21-year-old Demi Jenkins is the latest Torfaen Training trainee to successfully setup her own beauty and nails business.

Stay safe on the roads with Bike Safe

Stay safe on the roads with Bike Safe
Description:
Bookings are now being taken for the last few Bike Safe courses for 2018.
Thursday 20 September 2018

Cwmbran trader prosecuted for selling counterfeit goods

Cwmbran trader prosecuted for selling counterfeit goods
Description:
A Cwmbran trader has been caught selling fake hand bags and luggage from a town centre store.

Torfaen Local Development Plan - call for candidate sites reminder

Torfaen Local Development Plan - call for candidate sites reminder
Description:
There is just over a week to go for developers, landowners, organisations and the public to submit sites that could be included for new development, re-development or protection within a new Local Development Plan for Torfaen.
Wednesday 19 September 2018

Funds announced for Welsh language education in Torfaen

Funds announced for Welsh language education in Torfaen
Description:
Today (19.09.18), the Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning Eluned Morgan AM, visited Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw to announce the allocation of capital funds to boost Welsh medium education across Wales.
Tuesday 18 September 2018

Play workers help to create safer routes in communities

Description:
Torfaen council's play workers and play volunteers have come together to enhance areas in Cwmbran for the benefit of local children.
Monday 17 September 2018

International Older People's Day

International Older People's Day
Description:
On October 1 2018 it will be 'International Older People's Day'. The theme this year is, 'Older People who Champion Human Rights', celebrating people who make a positive difference to other people's lives.
Thursday 13 September 2018

16 year old para-swimmer achieves gold, silver and bronze

16 year old para-swimmer achieves gold, silver and bronze
Description:
16-year-old Dylan Broom from Abersychan has recently represented Swim Wales at the British Summer Nationals where he won a silver medal in the 200m Freestyle (S14) and secured a bronze medal in the 200m Individual Medley (SM14) at his first senior meet.
Tuesday 4 September 2018

Fully funded childcare launches in Torfaen

Fully funded childcare launches in Torfaen
Description:
This week, Torfaen Council in conjunction with Blaenau Gwent Council are rolling out the new Welsh Government Childcare Offer for three and four year olds in Torfaen.
Monday 3 September 2018

Road closures for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k

Description:
This year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10k, held on Sunday 16 September in aid of the Mic Morris Trust, will take place on a fully closed-road route.

Scarecrow winner unveiled at horticultural show

Scarecrow winner unveiled at horticultural show
Description:
Scarecrows that were created by visitors to Blaenavon Library over the summer were displayed at the annual Blaenavon Horticultural Show on Saturday 1 September.

Merchant Navy Day

Merchant Navy Day
Description:
Since 2000, Merchant Navy Day on 3rd September has honoured the brave men and women who kept our 'island nation' afloat during both World Wars.
Friday 31 August 2018

Volunteer to support Torfaen's young athletes

Volunteer to support Torfaen's young athletes
Description:
The annual Mic Morris Torfaen 10k takes place on Sunday 16 September in aid of the Mic Morris Trust, a fund set up by Gwent Police and Torfaen Council to raise money to support young athletes in the borough.

Call for runners and volunteers

Call for runners and volunteers
Description:
The Pontypool junior parkrun started way back in 2014 and is held every Sunday morning in Pontypool Park at 9am.
Thursday 30 August 2018

Visit the Greenmeadow Farm annual family show

Description:
These are just a few of the categories that will be judged at the annual Greenmeadow Community Farm Horticultural and Craft show taking place on Sunday, 9 September from 10am until 5pm.
Wednesday 29 August 2018

Have you returned your Household Enquiry Form?

Have you returned your Household Enquiry Form?
Description:
Each year we send every household in Torfaen a Household Enquiry Form to check the right people are registered to vote. This is part of our annual canvass to maintain the electoral register and to ensure that all household details are correct and up to date.

Indoor market to host award-winning traders for Foodie Thursday

Indoor market to host award-winning traders for Foodie Thursday
Description:
Award winning Welsh produce will be on sale at Pontypool Indoor Market on Thursday 6 September for the market's monthly Foodie Thursday.
Friday 24 August 2018

Play workers and volunteers celebrated

Play workers and volunteers celebrated
Description:
More than 280 play workers and volunteers have celebrated the end of the busiest ever summer of play schemes across Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen and Monmouthshire.

New footbridge creates safe walking link at Pontypool Park

New footbridge creates safe walking link at Pontypool Park
Description:
A new pedestrian footbridge has been installed at Pontypool Park, creating a safer link between the car park and the park itself.
Tuesday 21 August 2018

August bank holiday waste and recycling collections

August bank holiday waste and recycling collections
Description:
There will be no waste and recycling collections in Torfaen on Bank Holiday Monday 27 August and all collections that week will take place a day later than scheduled.
Friday 17 August 2018

Torfaen students celebrate A level achievements

Torfaen students celebrate A level achievements
Description:
In the national performance benchmark of A level A* - E, 98.2% of Torfaen pupils gained grades A* to E which is up from 97.1% last year and nearly 1% above the Welsh average.

Cwmbran man fined for dumping household waste on commercial premises

Cwmbran man fined for dumping household waste on commercial premises
Description:
A man from Cwmbran has been fined after he dumped six black bags of household waste into the clinical waste bins of a nearby dental surgery.
Tuesday 14 August 2018

Residents warned to protect themselves against rogue traders

Description:
Torfaen residents are being advised to use legally registered waste carriers when disposing of household waste, or risk being hit with thousands of pounds in fines.
Thursday 9 August 2018

Have your say on the British master plan

Description:
Torfaen residents are being invited to have their say on a proposed 'master plan' for the future of the British site in Talywain.

Council Tax Scam Warning

Description:
Residents are being warned about a potential council tax phone scam
Wednesday 8 August 2018

Talented Torfaen cyclist to debut on world stage

Talented Torfaen cyclist to debut on world stage
Description:
Zach Bridges, Torfaen's first Elite sponsored athlete, is set to debut on the World stage having been selected to represent Great Britain in next month's World Junior Cycling Track Championships.
Tuesday 7 August 2018

Youth Apprentices set sights on University

Youth Apprentices set sights on University
Description:
Ellis Dalling, 18 from Cwmbran, Olivia Williams, 19 from Pontypool and Lily Skyrme 21 from Blaenavon are the latest cohort to have passed the programme and will be starting a degree course in late September.

New closed-road route revealed for charity 10k

New closed-road route revealed for charity 10k
Description:
A new, closed-road route has been announced for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k which takes place on Sunday 16 September.
Monday 6 August 2018

Torfaen Local Development Plan – call for candidate sites

Torfaen Local Development Plan – call for candidate sites
Description:
Torfaen council is calling for developers, landowners, organisations and the public to submit sites that could be included for new development, re-development or protection within a new Local Development Plan.
Thursday 2 August 2018

Get up to mischief at Torfaen libraries this summer

Get up to mischief at Torfaen libraries this summer
Description:
Children are being challenged to read six library books or more over the summer holidays as part of the Summer Reading Challenge 2018.
Tuesday 31 July 2018

National Playday 2018

Description:
Wednesday 1 August is National Play Day and playscheme sites across Torfaen are celebrating it in style!

Dinosaur fun at Pontypool Indoor Market

Dinosaur fun at Pontypool Indoor Market
Description:
Come and meet Percy the Parasaurolophus and his dinosaur friends this Thursday 2 August at Pontypool Indoor Market.
Wednesday 25 July 2018

Pontypool business celebrates four year anniversary

Pontypool business celebrates four year anniversary
Description:
A business owner from Torfaen is celebrating the fourth anniversary since opening her business in Pontypool.
Tuesday 24 July 2018

Powys to undertake animal health and welfare function for Torfaen council

Powys to undertake animal health and welfare function for Torfaen council
Description:
Animal health and welfare services in Torfaen will be delivered by Powys County Council after the plans were given the go-ahead by both authorities, it has been announced.
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