News Archive

Tuesday 5 March 2024

Temporary road closure

Description:: To safely remove diseased Common Ash trees on Foundry Road, Abersychan, a series of temporary road closures will be taking place...

Friday 1 March 2024

Floating island to create haven for wildlife

Description:: A floating island at Cwmbran Boating Lake has been restored to attract nesting birds.

School cuts persistent absenteeism

Description:: A secondary school in Pontypool has seen a significant reduction in persistent absenteeism thanks to an innovative attendance reward scheme.

Thursday 29 February 2024

Council leader supports Day of Reflection

Description:: This Sunday marks the fourth annual Marie Curie Day of Reflection dedicated to those who died during the Covid pandemic.

Torfaen Youth Forum relaunch

Description:: A group that enables young people to talk to the council about issues that affect them has been relaunched.

Like mother, like daughter

Description:: A new-type of fitness class aimed at mothers and daughters has helped one woman to overcome her back and leg pain.

Wednesday 28 February 2024

Cwmbran takeaway manager prohibited from running a food business

Description:: A former manager of a takeaway business has pleaded guilty to multiple food hygiene, and health and safety breaches...

Tuesday 27 February 2024

Prosecution for persistent absenteeism

Description:: A parent has been fined by a magistrate for failing to ensure their children regularly attend school.

Council sets budget and council tax for 2024/25

Description:: Today, Torfaen Council approved the final budget proposals for 2024/25 and set a council tax rise of 4.95 per cent

Monday 26 February 2024

Hundreds attend first Torfaen Food Summit

Description:: More than 200 local residents, businesses, and community groups took part in the first Torfaen Food Summit last week...

Friday 23 February 2024

Temporary closure of public toilets

Description:: Further investigation work is due to take place in Pontypool town centre to prepare for the development of a new cultural hub and cafe quarter...

School comes back firing to take the win

Description:: A team of pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw has put themselves in pole position in an F1 competition for schools.

Thursday 22 February 2024

Work on new 3G pitch kicks off

Description:: Construction work has begun on a new all-weather 3G pitch at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw.

Wednesday 21 February 2024

New Maendy Primary school approved

Description:: Torfaen's Cabinet committee have approved the replacement and expansion of Maendy Primary School by awarding a £14 million construction contract to Morgan Sindall

Garden waste collections restart soon

Description:: Fortnightly garden waste collections in Torfaen will restart week beginning Monday 04 March...

Tuesday 20 February 2024

Play volunteers celebrated

Description:: More than 180 volunteers have been celebrated at this year's Play Service Volunteering Awards ceremony for enriching the lives of children in communities across Torfaen.

Friday 16 February 2024

Project helps teenager achieve rugby dreams.

Description:: A project that supports young people struggling to cope with mainstream education has helped one promising rugby player tackle the challenges he faced.

Hundreds take part in half term fun

Description:: More than 700 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term, thanks to Torfaen Play Service.

Friday 9 February 2024

First Torfaen Food Summit

Description:: An event aimed at promoting locally produced food will be held in Blaenavon this month.

Dad's the way to do it!

Description:: A father of two and successful entrepreneur has shared how a parenting programme has transformed his approach to fatherhood and improved his well-being.

Ministers visit mental health service for children and young people

Description:: This week, Deputy Minister for Mental Health and Wellbeing, Lynne Neagle and Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan, visited a Regional Partnership Programme located in Torfaen which supports children and young people with complex mental health needs.

Thursday 8 February 2024

Pupil committee holds meeting in council chamber

Description:: Pupils got the chance to use Torfaen Council's chamber to hold their own council meeting this week. Fifteen members of Croesyceiliog School's senedd group got the chance to speak to the Leader, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Economy, Skills and Regeneration before holding their own meeting.

Wednesday 7 February 2024

New headteachers start school

Description:: It was a new term and a new start for three new headteachers who have joined schools in the borough.

Tuesday 6 February 2024

First day at the Farm

Description:: Torfaen Council have appointed Mike Coe as their new General Manager at Greenmeadow Community Farm

Friday 2 February 2024

Ty Blaen office to close for public payments

Description:: The council's Ty Blaen office in New Inn is to become an operational site only from Monday 12 February...

Energy saving event for carers

Description:: Unpaid carers are invited to attend a free event next month aimed at helping them save money on their energy bills.

Cwmbran shop ordered to close to prevent criminal and anti-social behaviour

Description:: A shop in Old Cwmbran has been served with a Court Order, requiring it to close for three months, following action by the Council's Trading Standards Team...

Thursday 1 February 2024

New Welsh medium childcare centre opens

Description:: A new Welsh medium childcare centre in Pontypool was officially opened by Torfaen Council Leader Cllr Anthony Hunt today.

Residents attend new People's Panel event

Description:: Twenty-eight residents attended our new-look People's Panel event this week.

New childcare course is first in Wales

Description:: Cwmbran High School has become the first school in Wales to take part in a pilot project to offer a childcare course to pupils at secondary school.

Friday 26 January 2024

Holocaust survivor shares message of hope

Description:: A Holocaust survivor who endured four concentration camps and the infamous Nazi Death March has dedicated his life to sharing a message of hope.

New respite scheme for unpaid carers

Description:: A new scheme has been launched to provide unpaid carers respite while someone else looks after their loved one.

Thursday 25 January 2024

Polling station changes approved

Description:: Councillors have approved the results of a review of polling stations and districts in Torfaen.

Help our crews by recycling cardboard weekly

Description:: Residents are being reminded to put their blue bags out for collection weekly to help recycling collection crews...

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Inspectors highlight improvement for learners

Description:: During January, Estyn inspectors visited Torfaen Council to conduct a monitoring visit as a follow up to the core inspection which took place in March 2022

Tuesday 23 January 2024

Repair café takes on ceramics

Description:: The Torfaen Repair Café can now repair broken ceramics thanks to a new volunteer...

Welsh Minister visits Blaenavon to launch new benefits charter

Description:: On Monday, Minister for Social Justice and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt and Co-operation Agreement Designated Member Sian Gwenllian, visited Blaenavon Resource Centre to launch the Welsh Benefits Charter.

Gardening project Inspires young people

Description:: A new food growing project that aims to support young people to progress in and into education; employment and training, has been launched by the Torfaen Council's Inspire Project.

Monday 22 January 2024

Residents star in historical film

Description:: A community project which explores and celebrates key figures who helped to shape Blaenavon town during the Victorian period has been turned into a film.

Friday 19 January 2024

Mic Morris Trust applications open

Description:: Young aspiring athletes can apply for funding, to help them achieve their dreams thanks to The Mic Morris Trust

Man Prosecuted for Rubbish Fly-Tipped on Twmbarlam Mountain

Description:: A Caerphilly resident has been prosecuted after around 10 bags of rubbish were found fly-tipped at a local Torfaen beauty spot...

Thursday 18 January 2024

Join us at the People's Panel

Description:: Would you like to find out more - and have your say - about the work the council does or is planning to do?

Wednesday 17 January 2024

Cabinet approves budget plan

Description:: The Council is nearing a balanced budget, having identified £2.8m in further savings since the draft budget in November.

Plan to Raise the Recycling Rate approved

Description:: Cabinet members have approved a plan to improve the waste and recycling service and increase recycling.

Friday 12 January 2024

Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans

Description:: Pupils appeal to businesses to help with prom plans

New men's fitness and wellbeing programme

Description:: An innovative fitness and wellbeing programme exclusively for men in Torfaen is set to kick off this January.

Thursday 11 January 2024

Ukraine refugee thanks residents

Description:: A Ukrainian refugee who moved to Torfaen to flee the war with Russia has thanked residents for making her feel welcome.

Wednesday 10 January 2024

New Year fun

Description:: More than 130 children took part in a series of play and activity camps at Cwmbran Stadium last week, organised by Torfaen Play Service.

Tuesday 9 January 2024

Former Deputy Leader of Torfaen passes away

Description:: It is with great sadness that the council has been informed that Lewis Jones, the former long-standing councillor for the Trevethin ward in Pontypool and the former Deputy Leader of Torfaen Council has passed away peacefully over Christmas

New business startup club

Description:: A new programme for anyone thinking about setting up their own business will start next month.

Recognising the contribution of unpaid carers

Description:: Being an unpaid carer is a role that often goes without recognition but for carer Dave Mynott, his dedication to supporting people and their loved ones with dementia has led to the award of the British Empire medal (BEM)...

Monday 8 January 2024

'Bring something to the table' fostering campaign launched.

Description:: Today, Foster Wales, the national network of 22 Welsh local authority fostering teams, set out with the bold aim of recruiting over 800 new foster families by 2026.

Friday 22 December 2023

Hundreds of tyres removed from beauty spot

Description:: These shocking photographs show hundreds of car tyres found dumped near the old Blaenserchan colliery.

Revamped assemblies help improve attendance.

Description:: A primary school in Torfaen has experienced a healthy boost in attendance rates following the implementation of a new and engaging approach to Friday morning assemblies.

Thursday 21 December 2023

Catering team serves up festive feasts

Description:: If you're cooking Christmas lunch this year, spare a thought for Torfaen Council's schools catering service which has served up more than 7,000 turkey dinners this month!

Friday 15 December 2023

School library visits boost class attendance

Description:: A primary school class has seen an improvement in pupil attendance since they started visiting their local library for reading sessions.

Fast food fine

Description:: Pontypool takeaway fined for displaying invalid food hygiene rating sticker....

Drone helps to tackle illegal off-roading

Description:: Funding has been given to a project to fund two police officers and state-of the-art technology to help tackle illegal off-roading.

Thursday 14 December 2023

School achieves human rights award

Description:: New Inn Primary School has been awarded the highly acclaimed Gold Rights Respecting School Award by UNICEF UK.

Charity overwhelmed by business help

Description:: A charity has been overwhelmed with support following Torfaen Council's Women in Business evening last month.

Record Christmas card competition

Description:: An annual Christmas card competition run by Torfaen Play Service and two community councils has received a record 500 entries.

Tuesday 12 December 2023

Christmas and New Year recycling and waste collections

Description:: There will be no changes to collection days in the week leading up to Christmas.

Friday 8 December 2023

Solar powered schools

Description:: Solar panels have been installed in 14 schools across the borough saving hundreds of thousands of pounds in electricity...

Thursday 7 December 2023

New climate action group

Description:: The Climate Ambassadors Network was set up by Torfaen Council in November 2021 to help plan for the borough to become net carbon zero by 2050. Since then, the group has formed a residents' action group and they are looking for new members.

Pupils shape school values

Description:: Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have told councillors how they are helping to shape their school's core values

Wednesday 6 December 2023

Young entrepreneurs given boost

Description:: A group of entrepreneurs has taken part in a new course dedicated to supporting young business people in Torfaen.

Pupils win healthy cooking lessons

Description:: The winners of Torfaen Catering Service's Waste Warriors competition have enjoyed learning how cook healthy food and help reduce food waste.

Monday 4 December 2023

New nature reserve will be the largest

Description:: A former colliery site in Abersychan is on course to become Torfaen's eighth and largest Local Nature Reserve.

Friday 1 December 2023

New protection for private tenants

Description:: From today, all private rental properties must have a mains-wired interlinked smoke alarms on every floor and a valid electrical condition report.

School sees big increase in attendance

Description:: A secondary school has seen a remarkable increase in attendance rates thanks to the range of support it offers pupils struggling to go to school.

New mandatory course for tattooists and beauticians

Description:: Starting from next year, all professionals who offer body art and acupuncture services in Wales will need to obtain a mandatory licence to operate.

Wednesday 29 November 2023

School is at heart of community

Description:: A primary school in Torfaen has won an award for its outstanding work with families and the local community.

Scores on the doors celebrated

Description:: More than half of food businesses in Torfaen display the highest level of cleanliness, according to the Food Hygiene Ratings scheme.

Tuesday 28 November 2023

Torfaen school receives beaming report.

Description:: A Welsh medium primary school in Pontypool has received an exceptional report from Estyn inspectors this week.

Unlicensed street trader prosecuted

Description:: A man from Swindon has pleaded guilty to trading in Torfaen without a street trading consent...

Monday 27 November 2023

Pontypool shop ordered to close for three months

Description:: A shop in Pontypool town centre has been ordered to close for three months...

Friday 24 November 2023

Young carers lobby Senedd members

Description:: A group of young carers have met with local Member of Senedd Lynne Neagle to discuss the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis.

Thursday 23 November 2023

Networking event is the business

Description:: More than 100 female entrepreneurs and business leaders attended the Torfaen Women in Business event last night.

Tuesday 21 November 2023

New canal plan approved

Description:: Councillors have approved a new 10-year plan to protect and improve the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Torfaen.

Work to protect Garn Lakes

Description:: Work is underway to remove a number of trees and shrubs growing close to Garn Lakes to enable repairs and reduce the risk of flooding.

Monday 20 November 2023

New job is a new start

Description:: A mechanic has joined Torfaen Council's fleet team, thanks to a chance meeting at HMP Prescoed.

Friday 17 November 2023

School catering team win national award

Description:: The team in charge of school catering in Torfaen has won another two national industry awards...

Carers Rights Day

Description:: Unpaid carers in Torfaen will join thousands of carers across the UK to mark Carers Rights Day next week, an annual campaign organised by Carers UK.

Review of Council's Cemeteries

Description:: Next year, as part of a cemeteries review, a public consultation will take place...

Hearing-impaired experiences put on display

Description:: A mural designed by pupils at Cwmbran High School's hearing-impaired unit has been unveiled at the school

Friday 10 November 2023

Parents prosecuted for persistent absenteeism

Description:: The parents of a child who was persistently absent from school have been prosecuted by Torfaen Council.

Thursday 9 November 2023

Beware of scam callers targeting Lifeline users

Description:: Torfaen Council's Assistive Technology Team has received reports that some residents across Wales have been targeted by scam callers who claim to be from the council or the Lifeline service.

Budget proposals for 2024/25

Description:: Next week, Torfaen councillors will consider the council's draft budget for 2024/25 and will be asked to make suggestions for potential further savings or areas for review to bridge a funding shortfall of £2.8million.

Wednesday 8 November 2023

Trader prosecuted for selling illegal vapes

Description:: A 42-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the possession and sale of illegal disposable vapes.

Weekly cardboard collections start Monday

Description:: Cardboard recycling collections will increase from fortnightly to weekly from Monday 13 November...

Tuesday 7 November 2023

Remembrance Sunday 2023

Description:: Remembrance Sunday is an important date in the nation's annual calendar, and this year takes place on 12 November.

Monday 6 November 2023

Santa Appeal launched

Description:: Torfaen Social Services has today launched its long standing annual Santa Appeal.

Thursday 2 November 2023

Young people in care celebrated

Description:: A conference has been held to celebrate the achievements of young people who have experienced the care system in Torfaen.

Wednesday 1 November 2023

New hub to support homeless

Description:: Plans for a new centre to support homeless people in Torfaen have taken a step forward.

Monday 30 October 2023

Polling station review

Description:: Every five years, local authorities must review their polling stations to ensure they are convenient and accessible for voters.

Friday 27 October 2023

Service scoops Heart of Community award

Description:: Torfaen Play have won the Torfaen Voluntary Alliance 'Heart of the Community award', which recognises groups of volunteers that make a positive impact in the local community.

How to dispose of vapes safely

Description:: An estimated 5 million disposable vapes are thrown away every week in the UK – equivalent to eight every second...

Thursday 26 October 2023

Residents get help with energy costs

Description:: Hundreds of people have been given free energy support, including advice and energy saving give aways like LED lightbulbs and radiator heat reflectors.

Weekly cardboard collections to start

Description:: Cardboard recycling collections will increase from fortnightly to weekly from next month.

Recycling facilities improved at flats

Description:: Torfaen Council has been working with Bron Afon Community Housing to increase the number of flats with recycling facilities...

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