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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...

Wednesday 25 October 2023

New Collaborative Procurement Service

Description:: Torfaen Council has signed up to a new procurement service focusing on socially responsible business purchasing, increased collaboration and greater community impact.

Wales! Get ready to harness the power of food waste and get us to #1

Description:: Wales, we're crackin' at recycling and take pride in doing our bit, so much so that we're the 3rd best recycling nation in the world. But we can always do better, right?...

Friday 20 October 2023

Cwmbran butcher prosecuted for food hygiene offences

Description:: A Cwmbran butcher has pleaded guilty to three food hygiene offences...

Centre puts young Welsh learners on right path

Description:: Since opening its doors earlier this year, Torfaen's Welsh immersion centre has seen 18 pupils supported to learn the Welsh language in order to transition from English to Welsh mainstream education.

Schools launch national recycling campaign

Description:: Pupils and staff from two primary schools in Cwmbran have helped launch the Welsh Government's annual Be Mighty Recycle campaign.

Green waste recycling increases

Description:: The amount of green waste recycled in Torfaen has increased since the start of April...

Thursday 19 October 2023

Women in Business event

Description:: An evening aimed at celebrating female business leaders and entrepreneurs will be held in Cwmbran next month.

Santa Appeal opens soon.

Description:: Torfaen Social Services is preparing to play Father Christmas again as plans for this year's Santa Appeal get underway.

Wednesday 18 October 2023

National Adoption Week 2023

Description:: As part of National Adoption Week 2023, The South East Wales Adoption Service is continuing their mission to encourage more people to consider adoption, as sibling groups, children with additional needs, and older children across Wales still wait to find their 'forever home'.

Food waste recycling increases

Description:: The amount of food waste being recycled in Torfaen has increased 13 per cent over the past five months...

Friday 13 October 2023

Summer Reading Challenge winners announced

Description:: Torfaen Libraries have announced the winners of their 'Ready, Set, Read!' Summer Reading Challenge, that saw more than 1000 children take part this summer.

Repair shop celebrates first anniversary

Description:: Volunteers who repair small electrical items free of charge are celebrating their first year.

Tuesday 10 October 2023

Funding awarded to bring communities together

Description:: Eight community projects across Torfaen, Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent have been successful in acquiring funding to help reduce inequality and bring communities together.

Baby Loss Awareness Week

Description:: Torfaen Council is joining other organisations across the UK to light up iconic landmarks pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Friday 6 October 2023

People's Library event comes to Torfaen

Description:: Library members will get the chance to borrow a person instead of a book, as part of the first-ever People's Library event later this month.

Waste Warriors competition winners

Description:: Primary schools in Torfaen have reduced the amount of food waste they produce by an average of 20%, thanks to a new competition...

Wednesday 4 October 2023

Unlicensed street trader fined

Description:: A Cwmbran man has pleaded guilty to trading without a street trading consent

Filming for major new TV series

Description:: Filming for a new Channel Four series will take place in Cwmbran and Pontypool over the next three weeks.

Support service renamed

Description:: Members of the deaf community have influenced a decision to rename a local support education service.

Friday 29 September 2023

Pontypool trader guilty of selling counterfeit cigarettes

Description:: A Cardiff man has been charged for selling counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco in Pontypool...

Multi-million pound centre open to public

Description:: A £30 million multi-functional facility at Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School has been opened to the public.

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Plans for new Local Nature Reserve

Description:: A former colliery site in Abersychan could become Torfaen's eighth Local Nature Reserve...

Paying the price for selling counterfeit goods

Description:: A Pontypool woman has been prosecuted by Torfaen Council after being caught selling counterfeit goods using Facebook Messenger and Whatsapp...

Monday 25 September 2023

Rare find thanks to grassland management

Description:: Wasp spiders have been discovered in two areas of Torfaen where grassland has been allowed to flower over the summer...

High street business support

Description:: A service has been launched to support new and aspiring businesses looking to set up in Blaenavon or Pontypool town centres.

Friday 22 September 2023

Cardboard collections increase

Description:: Residents are helping to Raise the Rate by increasing the amount of cardboard they leave out for kerbside collections....

Libraries are just the trick

Description:: The number of people using libraries in Torfaen Library Service increased this summer compared to last year.

Riverside car park revamp

Description:: From Monday 25 September, work to improve vehicle ramps and surface water drainage will start.

Healthy school award

Description:: A primary school in Pontypool has become the latest to receive the Healthy Schools National Quality Award.

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Council approves farm investment

Description:: Councillors have agreed to invest an additional £1.64 million on redeveloping Greenmeadow Community Farm

Monday 18 September 2023

School podcast nominated for award

Description:: A school podcast featuring Welsh celebrities has been nominated for an award.

Friday 15 September 2023

Team cleans up at awards

Description:: The Torfaen School Cleaning Team have been crowned winners of a national award at a ceremony this week...

New Litter Picking Hub opens

Description:: In an effort to combat litter and promote a cleaner, more sustainable environment, a new Litter Picking Hub has been officially opened today at Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School...

Unlock your potential this Adult Learners Week

Description:: To celebrate Adult Learners Week 2023, Torfaen Adult Community Learning has announced an exciting line-up of free taster sessions at all their centres.

Thursday 14 September 2023

Are you considering a Welsh medium education for your children?

Description:: Next week, the team who supports early years education in Torfaen is holding a Welsh Medium Showcase at the Congress Theatre to help parents understand the options available.

School Kitchens refurbished for school return

Description:: Catering facilities in a number of Torfaen primary schools have been upgraded this summer, thanks to a £1.7 million investment from Welsh Government as part of their Universal Free School Meals rollout.

Wednesday 13 September 2023

Councillors asked to decide on Farm

Description:: Next week, Torfaen councillors will consider the latest report on the proposed reopening of Greenmeadow Community Farm

School celebrates milestone anniversary

Description:: Celebrations are being arranged to mark the anniversary of one of Torfaen's oldest comprehensive schools.

Friday 8 September 2023

Pupils return to new-look school

Description:: More than a thousand students returned to a new-look Cwmbran High School this week.

Award winning author and poet visits Torfaen library

Description:: Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho, has today visited Cwmbran Library, as part of his nationwide 'Library Marathon' which aims to encourage people, young and old, to join their local library.

Young gardening enthusiasts reap rewards

Description:: A group of young individuals have reaped the rewards of their gardening prowess by winning an agricultural award, after taking part in Torfaen Council's 'Inspire To Grow' initiative.

Statement on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

Description:: The council are treating this as a priority and have already completed an initial review of our education premises to establish sites where RAAC may have potentially been used

Thursday 7 September 2023

Trees targeted by vandals

Description:: Five trees have been deliberately vandalised in Cwmbran over the recent months...

Wednesday 6 September 2023

Preparation work for new 20mph limit

Description:: Work has begun to remove road signs in Torfaen ahead of the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit.

Get ready for Voter ID

Description:: From next month, voters will need to show photo identification to vote at polling stations in some elections.

Shops caught selling age-restricted items to children

Description:: Knives and alcohol have been sold to children under the age of 16 during a test purchasing operation in Torfaen...

Tuesday 5 September 2023

Volunteers sought to help schools flourish

Description:: Volunteers are being sought to help schools in Torfaen flourish by becoming school governors.

Monday 4 September 2023

Free compost trial

Description:: Residents are being offered free compost as part of a trial by Torfaen Council to reuse green waste collected from local homes...

Wednesday 30 August 2023

Families urged to claim Tax-Free Childcare

Description:: With the new school term starting, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding families to open a Tax-Free Childcare account today to save up to £2,000 per child on their yearly childcare bills.

Record-breaking Summer Fun Fest

Description:: A record number of volunteers have help to provide hours of free fun to thousands of children this summer.

Tuesday 29 August 2023

The British consultation

Description:: Residents are invited to comment on plans for a new drainage scheme at The British site, prior to it being submitted for planning permission.

Friday 25 August 2023

Bank holiday recycling and waste collections

Description:: Crews will be working as normal this Bank Holiday Monday so there won't be any changes to waste and recycling collections next week.

GCSE success for adult learners

Description:: It wasn't just school pupils celebrating GCSE success this week - more than 50 adult learners also collected their results.

Thursday 24 August 2023

Pupils celebrate GCSE success

Description:: Thousands of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils collected their exam results today

Play Service gives hundreds of food boxes

Description:: Families of children who attended Torfaen Council's Food and Fun camps this summer have been given food boxes containing a range of essential items.

Local company to run World Heritage Centre cafe

Description:: A local catering company has won the contract to manage the World Heritage Centre cafe in Blaenavon.

Tuesday 22 August 2023

Hundreds of trees to be planted

Description:: Residents are being given the chance to identify the location of hundreds of new trees, as part of the Branching Out project which is supported by Torfaen Council and Bron Afon Community Housing.

Friday 18 August 2023

Community Resilience Fund

Description:: A new fund has been launched by Torfaen Council to help groups and organisations that support communities to be more self-sufficient.

Thursday 17 August 2023

Gwynllyw students get first choice

Description:: A-Level students at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw are celebrating after they all secured places at their preferred universities.

Friday 11 August 2023

More children to benefit from Free School Meals

Description:: From September, more than 4,000 junior school pupils in Torfaen will be able to receive a Universal Primary Free School Meal.

Community Cohesion Grant opens

Description:: A grant aimed at funding projects that brings communities together, has opened.

Thursday 10 August 2023

New active travel routes

Description:: Nearly half a million pounds will be spent on two key projects to improve active travel in the borough...

Foster Wales Torfaen backs new Welsh Government law

Description:: As Welsh Government moves ahead with plans to remove profit from the care of looked-after children, Foster Wales Torfaen is highlighting the benefits of fostering with a local authority.

Wednesday 9 August 2023

Shops caught selling illegal vapes to underage children

Description:: Five shops have been caught selling vapes to children under the age of 18 during an operation to tackle the illegal sales of e-cigarettes...

Friday 4 August 2023

Tennis courts upgrades

Description:: Four sets of tennis courts are to be upgraded thanks to investment from the Torfaen Council, the Lawn Tennis Association and Sports Wales...

Tuesday 1 August 2023

Work starts on new Replacement Local Development Plan

Description:: The process of developing a blueprint for how land will be used in the borough officially restarts today.

Monday 31 July 2023

Further work on Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter

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

Friday 28 July 2023

Tennis court refurbishment

Description:: The refurbishment of Cwmbran Park tennis courts will start on Monday 31 July...

Construction industry test centre opens

Description:: A new test centre for anyone looking to work in the construction industry has been opened by Torfaen Council.

Thursday 27 July 2023

New brochure offers a world of learning opportunities

Description:: Torfaen Adult Community Learning has just launched their new 2023/24 brochure, with more than 100 courses to choose from.

Increases in average school attendance rates

Description:: Average attendance rates at primary and secondary schools in the borough have improved over the past academic year, according to provisional data.

Cost of living Summer Holiday Payment

Description:: Parents and carers of pupils who qualify for Free School Meals will automatically receive a payment of £50 per child from next week.

Tuesday 25 July 2023

Blaenavon Industrial Landscape featured in new UNESCO map

Description:: Blaenavon's industrial heritage has been included in a new interactive map celebrating UNESCO sites across the UK, Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man...

Leak near canal aqueduct to be repaired

Description:: Work to repair a leak near the Dowlais Brook aqueduct on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal will start tomorrow...

Friday 21 July 2023

County Plan Delivery Plan hits targets

Description:: The majority of targets set out in the first year of Torfaen Council's County Plan have been achieved.

Eight Green Flags

Description:: Eight green spaces in Torfaen have been awarded Green Flag status for another year...

School celebrates attendance achievement

Description:: A primary school has seen a significant reduction in the number of pupils classed as persistently absent.

Thursday 20 July 2023

Secondary school praised for supporting education and wellbeing

Description:: A secondary school has been praised for creating a caring and inclusive environment that supports pupils' education and wellbeing.

Join forces to reduce flood risks

Description:: Residents and businesses are invited to have their say on a draft six-year plan to reduce flooding in the borough...

Wednesday 19 July 2023

Council commits to supporting LGBTQ+ Pride event |

Description:: Yesterday, council members voted in favour of a motion to support local Pride initiatives which promote acceptance, equality and celebrate the work of LGBTQ+ people.

Tuesday 18 July 2023

Portraits pay tribute to fallen servicemen

Description:: Today marked the unveiling of the first of three portraits honouring local servicemen who tragically lost their lives in conflict.

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