News Archive

Wednesday 5 July 2023

Preparation work for new 20mph limits

Description:: Work to install new road signs will begin next week ahead of the introduction of a new 20mph speed limit.

Estyn inspectors highlight improvements in leadership

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

Tuesday 4 July 2023

Plans for zero carbon energy

Description:: A blueprint for how carbon emissions in Torfaen will be reduced to net zero by 2050 is being developed.

Monday 3 July 2023

Are you a victim of anti-social behaviour?

Description:: Torfaen Council has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in Torfaen safe.

Are you registered?

Description:: Residents are urged to check their electoral registration details as part of the annual canvass.

Friday 30 June 2023

Council launches soft plastic recycling points to Raise the Rate

Description:: New public recycling points for plastic bags and wrapping known as "stretchy plastic" are to be introduced by Torfaen Council's waste and recycling team..

Thursday 29 June 2023

Hundreds celebrate Youth Work Week

Description:: More than 500 young people have taken part in a fun-filled week of activities, as part of National Youth Work Week.

Adult Community Learning Open Day

Description:: Looking to start a career in health and social care or education?

Wednesday 28 June 2023

Mic Morris Torfaen 10k road closures

Description:: Up to 1,000 runners are set to hit the road for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race, which takes place on Sunday 16 July.

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Award gifted to Paralympian

Description:: The head of a service that supports visually impaired children with their education across Gwent has won a national award.

Friday 23 June 2023

Torfaen Summer Fun Fest

Description:: Thousands of children and young people from across Torfaen are in for an action-packed summer holiday period, filled with lots of exciting activities, events, and trips.

Pupils race to finals of F1 competition

Description:: Pupils from a school in Pontypool will represent Wales at the finals of a UK competition to design and drive a model Formula One racing car.

Schools catering team nominated for innovation award

Description:: Around one third of all food produced for human consumption contributes to around eight per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions...

Thursday 22 June 2023

Windrush exhibition comes to Torfaen

Description:: An exhibition celebrating the history of the Windrush generation in Wales has come to Torfaen.

Summer Reading Challenge 2023

Description:: The Summer Reading Challenge - 'Ready, Set, Read!' - kicks off this July in Torfaen libraries!

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Pupils help rebrand school

Description:: Pupils at a secondary school in Cwmbran have devised a new motto and badge for their school.

Monday 19 June 2023

School food waste competition

Description:: Primary schools are being invited to take part in a new competition organised by Torfaen Council's Catering Service to help reduce food waste.

Friday 16 June 2023

Torfaen high school embraces Big Green Week

Description:: Pupils at a school in Pontypool have turned their school green as part of Great Big Green Week this week...

Pontypool Cultural Hub and Café Quarter plans take step forward

Description:: Preliminary work is due to take place next week ahead of 3-projects within Pontypool Town Centre...

A thrifty return to school

Description:: With just weeks to go until the end of the school year, parents may already be concerned about the cost of buying new school uniform for the autumn return.

Torfaen business awards winners

Description:: Nine Torfaen businesses won awards at the inaugural Torfaen and Monmouthshire Business Awards last week.

Thursday 15 June 2023

New employment and skills shop launches

Description:: A new one-stop-shop for anyone looking for employment or to improve their skills has opened in Cwmbran Centre, run by Torfaen Council.

Schools innovative approach to reduce unauthorised absences

Description:: A school in Torfaen has seen an increase in attendance, thanks to an innovative approach to education.

Wednesday 14 June 2023

Veterans' Support Hub set to open

Description:: Torfaen County Borough Council is proud to announce the launch of a new veterans' support hub which opens in Cwmbran next week, as part of Armed Forces Week 2023.

Friday 9 June 2023

Great Big Green Week

Description:: Free plant giveaways, nature talks, and workshops about how to help nature, are just a few of the activities taking place throughout The Big Green Week, which starts tomorrow, Saturday 10 June...

Pontypool Relay for Life

Description:: Pontypool Park is gearing up for its sixth Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Event, happening in just over a weeks' time!

Carers Week 2023 Celebrations

Description:: This Carers Week 2023 saw hundreds of unpaid carers across Torfaen come together to take part in a series of events and activities, as a thank you for the support they give to their loved ones..

Caring school praised by inspectors

Description:: Staff at a primary school in Cwmbran have been praised for putting pupils' well-being at the heart of the school.

Cwmbran Big Event

Description:: Thousands of people are expected to head to Cwmbran Boating Lake this weekend for the annual Big Event...

Thursday 8 June 2023

Community review consultation

Description:: Residents are being asked to take part in a review of community boundaries and electoral arrangement for community councils.

Unpaid carers offered courses

Description:: Unpaid carers are being offered e-learning courses to help them in their caring roles, thanks to Torfaen Council.

Wednesday 7 June 2023

New Welsh medium childcare setting opens

Description:: Torfaen Council is pleased to announce the opening of a new Welsh medium childcare setting in Pontypool.

Carers champions support colleagues

Description:: Torfaen Council has set up a Carers Champions Network to help provide advice and support for staff who are unpaid carers.

Tuesday 6 June 2023

Fun in the half term sun

Description:: More than 900 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term, thanks to Torfaen Play Service.

Friday 2 June 2023

Improvements to textile recycling service

Description:: Improvements have been made to Torfaen Council's textile recycling collection service, following feedback from residents

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Residents reminded to put black boxes out by 7am

Description:: As part of the Council's strategy to Raise the recycling Rate, from Monday 5 June, residents are being reminded to put black boxes out on the kerbside by 7am...

Café lease in tourist hot spot up for grabs

Description:: Have you ever dreamed of running your own café?

Friday 26 May 2023

Unpaid carers celebrated

Description:: This Carers Week, Torfaen Council will be hosting a series of events to thank adult and young carers for the work they do.

Foster carers honoured for transforming children's lives

Description:: More than 170 foster carers from across Torfaen have been celebrated for their outstanding work in transforming the lives of children in their care.

Childcare support reaches more families

Description:: A significant expansion of childcare provision in Torfaen is set to benefit more families, as more Flying Start areas are introduced across the borough.

Thursday 25 May 2023

New floodlit pitch for the north of Torfaen

Description:: A scheme to build a new floodlit all-weather community sports pitch for north of the borough has been given the green light

Need help to apply for Voter Authority certificate?

Description:: Torfaen Council's library service has launched a new service to help anyone who needs to apply online for a voter authority certificate.

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Former foster children say thanks

Description:: Young people who spent time in local authority foster care have said thank you to their foster carers as part of Foster Care Fortnight.

New easy to use online hub launched for food businesses

Description:: Food businesses can now find guidance and advice from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) in one easy to access business guidance hub on food.gov.uk...

Monday 22 May 2023

Fitness programme helps woman reverse diabetes

Description:: Jacquelin Chapman has managed to reverse onset type-2 diabetes after taking part in the #IfyougoIgo health and fitness programme for women.

Friday 19 May 2023

Glowing Estyn report for primary school

Description:: A primary school in Cwmbran has received an exceptional report from Estyn inspectors.

Council and clients being held over a barrel by residential care providers

Description:: Today, Torfaen council have started speaking with residents and their families living in several residential and nursing homes in the borough in response to a letter from care providers demanding extra payments for care

Raise the Rate survey reaches 1,200

Description:: There's just two weeks left to have your say on how you think recycling rates can be improved in Torfaen.

Thursday 18 May 2023

New route helps pupils walk to school safely

Description:: Pupils and parents say a new footpath to Llantarnam Community Primary has transformed their journeys to school.

Wednesday 17 May 2023

Pupils play active role in school

Description:: Staff at Cwmffrwdoer Primary School are offering pupils the chance to join a walking bus this week, as part of #WalktoSchoolWeek.

Foster family keeps siblings together

Description:: Lorna and Jason have discovered working full time and having children are not barriers to becoming full-time foster carers.

Tuesday 16 May 2023

Key political appointments made at council AGM

Description:: At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Torfaen council on Tuesday 16 May, the key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead

Polling stations access review

Description:: Torfaen Council's elections team has been working with disabled people's groups to improve review access to local polling stations.

Monday 15 May 2023

Walk to Nursery Week

Description:: Nurseries and childminders are being encouraged to take part in Torfaen's first-ever Walk to Nursery Week.

Foster Wales calls on Welsh employers to support foster carers

Description:: This Foster Care Fortnight TM, 15 - 28 May, The Fostering Network, the UK's leading fostering charity, and local authority fostering services in Wales are calling on the wider business community to lend their support and make it easier for their employees to combine fostering and working.

Friday 12 May 2023

Pupils strive for 95

Description:: Pupils at Llantarnam Community School are aiming to return to an average of 95 per cent attendance.

Youth outreach scheme triumphs over antisocial behaviour

Description:: A new youth outreach scheme is helping to tackle antisocial behaviour in Cwmbran.

Thursday 11 May 2023

Get set for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k run

Description:: Hundreds of runners have already signed up for this year's Mic Morris race, which the organisers say is "the fastest race of its kind on the planet".

Monday 8 May 2023

School rewards attendance

Description:: A secondary school in Torfaen has launched a new initiative that rewards good attendance in efforts to reduce unauthorised absences

Friday 5 May 2023

Raise the Rate recycling survey

Description:: A new survey has been launched as part of a campaign to increase household recycling rates in Torfaen to 70 per cent.

Thursday 4 May 2023

Let it grow for summer

Description:: Residents are being urged to support No Mow May, which encourages people to leave their lawns uncut this month to support local biodiversity and help tackle climate change...

Wednesday 3 May 2023

Pupils trial plant-based meals

Description:: Pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw have put their tastebuds to the test by trying out a variety of new plant-based meals.

Friday 28 April 2023

New dementia support group

Description:: A new support group is providing a welcoming space and activities for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers.

Garden waste and purple lidded bin update

Description:: We've had a bit of a setback this week with our garden waste and purple lidded bin collections due to vehicle issues...

Golfers invited to tee off for charity

Description:: Golfing enthusiasts, golf widows, even golfing amateurs are invited to take part in the Torfaen Mic Morris Charity Golf fundraiser this summer.

Thursday 27 April 2023

Recycling and waste bank holiday collections

Description:: Our recycling and waste crews will be working as normal over the three bank holidays next month...

School wins digital film award

Description:: A team of primary school pupils from Pontypool has come third in a national competition to produce a video to promote internet safety.

Prepare for GCSE with Torfaen Adult Community Learning

Description:: Are you considering enrolling on a GCSE course this September with Torfaen Adult Community Learning?

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Cost of Living Payments

Description:: Millions of households are set receive further support from UK government to ease financial pressures during the rising cost of living.

Tuesday 25 April 2023

Waste consultation update

Description:: Council Leader Anthony Hunt has announced a public consultation on plans to reduce residual waste collections in Torfaen is to close early.

Monday 24 April 2023

Pupils interview Welsh stars for new podcast

Description:: Students at Croesyceiliog Comprehensive School have been interviewing Welsh stars for a new school podcast.

Friday 21 April 2023

Spring clean tackles litter hot-spots

Description:: Plastic drink bottles, crisp packets, car tyres, a scooter and a golf club are just some of the items of rubbish picked up as part of Torfaen's annual Spring Clean.

Thursday 20 April 2023

New Welsh language centre opens

Description:: A specialist centre has opened this week for children who want to transfer from English-medium to Welsh medium primary school education.

Wednesday 19 April 2023

World Book Night

Description:: In light of this year's World Book Night, Torfaen Adult Community Learning will be offering a selection of free books to collect from their centres during normal opening hours.

Canal plan consultation

Description:: Residents are invited to have their say on a 10-year plan to develop and improve one of Torfaen's most popular attractions.

Monday 17 April 2023

Pupils star in their own film

Description:: Pupils and teachers at Padre Pio Primary School have filmed a video celebrating some of the reasons they love going to school.

Thursday 6 April 2023

Hundreds take part in Easter fun

Description:: More than 850 children have taken part in a week of Easter fun thanks to Torfaen Council's Play Service.

Friday 31 March 2023

Pupils enjoy learning opportunities

Description:: Pupils at Llanyrafon Primary School enjoy the opportunities they have to learn and play, according to an Estyn report.

Thursday 30 March 2023

Schools see drop in persistent absenteeism

Description:: Primary and secondary schools in Torfaen have seen a reduction in the number of pupils classed as persistently absent.

Batteries to be collected at the kerbside

Description:: From next week, residents will be able to recycle small household batteries weekly at the kerbside...

Easter recycling and waste collections

Description:: Crews will be working the Easter bank holidays this year, so there are no changes to collection days. Please put your recycling and waste out on your usual collection day...

Wednesday 29 March 2023

Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw removed from Special Measures

Description:: Following a recent inspection by Estyn, His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Education and Training in Wales, Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw is now judged to have made sufficient progress to be removed from the list of schools requiring special measures.

Monday 27 March 2023

Waste collections consultation

Description:: You can have your say on plans to increase recycling collections and reduce residual waste collections in Torfaen from today.

Friday 24 March 2023

Big Walk and Wheel Week

Description:: Three primary schools have agreed to sign up to a national programme aimed at getting school children to regularly walk, cycle or scoot to school.

Council signs Placemaking Charter

Description:: Torfaen Council are the latest council in Wales to sign up to the Placemaking Charter for Wales which demonstrates the council's support for the principles of placemaking.

Tattoo and beauty industry to be made safer

Description:: Tattoo artists and professionals working in body piercing, semi-permanent make-up, acupuncture and electrolysis will need to sign up to a new Wales-wide mandatory licensing scheme next year...

Wednesday 22 March 2023

Spring clean volunteering opportunities

Description:: This year's annual Torfaen Spring Clean will start on Monday and run for nearly two weeks...

Tuesday 21 March 2023

Social care recruitment bus hits the road

Description:: A bus dedicated to helping people interested in working in the care sector set off from Cwmbran today.

Monday 20 March 2023

Changes to waste and recycling services

Description:: At least 70 per cent of rubbish must be recycled in Wales by 2025.

Wednesday 15 March 2023

Plans to improve customer services

Description:: Around 400 calls are made to Torfaen Council's contact centre every day and there are often telephone queues at busy times.

Tuesday 14 March 2023

Social Care recruitment bus set to hit the road

Description:: A new recruitment bus that looks to help people take their first steps into the social care sector, is touring Gwent this year.

Friday 10 March 2023

Takeaway owner prosecuted for rotting meat

Description:: A takeaway in Pontypool was closed down after Environmental Health Officers responded to reports of a petrol generator being used because the electricity to the premises had been cut off.

Food waste recycling lessons

Description:: Primary school pupils are joining the fight to reduce food waste...

Thursday 9 March 2023

Greenmeadow Farm back open to the public

Description:: Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran will spring back into life in time for the summer season

Wednesday 8 March 2023

Train station on track

Description:: A project to transform Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station has reached an important construction milestone.

Tuesday 7 March 2023

New business service launched

Description:: Local business leaders and entrepreneurs marked the launch of a new business support service earlier today.

School library reopens

Description:: St Albans R.C. High School have opened the doors to its newly refurbished library, thanks to a £1.2 million grant from the Welsh Government.

Monday 6 March 2023

New dedicated litter and fly-tipping prevention officer

Description:: A new fly-tipping and litter prevention officer has been employed by Torfaen Council to help reduce litter and fly-tipping in the borough...

New trees for Pontypool Park

Description:: Work to establish 80 new trees and more than 4,500 hedging plants in Pontypool Park will begin this week.

Support for food businesses

Description:: A project has been launched offering grants to food businesses to help them diversify local produce or pilot new production techniques.

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