News Archive

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.

Wednesday 29 January 2025

Have your say on Torfaen Council's budget proposals

Description:: Torfaen Council has launched its public consultation on its budget proposals for 2025-2026

Free furniture for schools and community groups

Description:: Nearly 100 items of furniture are being offered to local schools and community groups ahead of a project to renovate Cwmbran Library.

Monday 27 January 2025

Holocaust survivor gives talk to pupils

Description:: Pupils from secondary schools in Torfaen have taken part in a live webinar to hear the firsthand account of a Holocaust survivor.

Friday 24 January 2025

Inspectors praise federated schools

Description:: Estyn inspectors have praised high standards at Blenheim Road Community and Coed Eva primary schools.

Thursday 23 January 2025

Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen councillors approve appointment of Joint Chief Executive

Description:: Blaenau Gwent councillors have today unanimously approved the appointment of Stephen Vickers as the permanent Joint Chief Executive for both Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen County Borough Councils

Wednesday 22 January 2025

Pontypool town centre temporary road closure

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

Tuesday 21 January 2025

Help transform Pontypool town centre

Description:: Do you have ideas about how Pontypool town centre could be transformed?

Torfaen Councillors approve appointment of Joint Chief Executive

Description:: Torfaen councillors have today approved the appointment of Stephen Vickers as the permanent Joint Chief Executive for both Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent County Borough councils

Friday 17 January 2025

Additional 20mph exceptions considered

Description:: The number of exceptions to the 20mph limit in built up areas in Torfaen could increase to 44 under revised proposals.

Support for food and high street entrepreneurs

Description:: A free course aimed at anyone considering setting up a retail, food or high street business starts next month...

Wednesday 15 January 2025

First step towards a Local Government Federation

Description:: Next Tuesday (21st January), Torfaen councillors will be asked to approve the appointment of Stephen Vickers as the permanent Joint Chief Executive for both Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent County Borough councils

Innovative project to tackle health inequalities launched

Description:: More than £4 million has been awarded to help drive an innovative approach to tackling health inequalities in the borough

Tuesday 14 January 2025

Financial Monitoring 2024/25 and Revenue Budget 2025/26

Description:: Today, Torfaen Council's cabinet will review the in-year financial forecast and outline plans to achieve a balanced position by the end of the 2024/25 financial year

Friday 10 January 2025

Ellie connects with community through volunteering

Description:: A women from Cwmbran is on her way to achieving her dream career, thanks to volunteering.

Friday 3 January 2025

New year, new play days

Description:: Nearly 400 children have enjoyed 11 new play sessions over the Christmas holidays.

Thursday 19 December 2024

Railway station work complete

Description:: Remedial work to address historical issues with the platform at Pontypool and New Inn Railway Station has been completed.

Season's eatings at Torfaen schools

Description:: If you're fretting about cooking next week's Christmas dinner - spare a thought for the council's school catering team.

Wednesday 18 December 2024

Christmas extravaganza boosts attendance

Description:: Pupils and staff at Cwmbran High School are counting down the days to Christmas with a fun-filled festive extravaganza.

Monday 16 December 2024

Christmas and New Year recycling and waste collections 2024

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

Friday 13 December 2024

Serial fly-tipper sentenced

Description:: A serial fly-tipper has been sentenced following action taken by three Gwent councils.

Gwent youth forums unite

Description:: Representatives from youth forums across Gwent have agreed to work more closely together.

Cafe owner fined for rodent infestation

Description:: A former owner of a Pontypool Café has been successfully prosecuted and fined for multiple food hygiene offences.

Schools join forces to tackle litter

Description:: Eight primary school eco committees have signed up to a Keep Wales Tidy campaign to help keep communities free from litter.

Thursday 12 December 2024

Santa Appeal sleighs expectations

Description:: More than 1,200 gifts and 60 hampers-worth of food have been donated to the Torfaen Santa Appeal.

Wednesday 11 December 2024

Play Service festive card winners

Description:: More than 500 entries were entered into this year's annual Christmas card competition run by Torfaen Play Service.

Tuesday 10 December 2024

Free mobile coverage checker

Description:: The council has partnered with a technology company to enable residents and businesses to find out which mobile companies offer the best network coverage in their area.

Friday 6 December 2024

Pupils swap classroom for boardroom

Description:: Pupils from Llantarnam Primary School swapped the classroom for the boardroom on an educational visit to Burtons Biscuits this week.

Thursday 5 December 2024

Waste education and enforcement policy approved

Description:: Cabinet members have approved a Waste Education and Enforcement Policy which will come into place in 2025...

Funding to unblock town's regeneration

Description:: Cabinet members have approved a plan to use some of the UK Government funding allocated to Pontypool town centre to upgrade part of the town's sewer network.

Tuesday 3 December 2024

Wood you like to talk? Benches spark conversation

Description:: Three community benches have been designed and crafted by a men's peer support group, with the first one unveiled outside Talywain Rugby Club last week.

Friday 29 November 2024

Let's Talk survey launched

Description:: A residents survey has been launched as part of a Wales-wide listening exercise

Childcare workers thanked

Description:: More than 50 people who work in the private childcare sector attended a recognition evening last night.

Entrepreneurs are pitch perfect

Description:: Seven entrepreneurs got the chance to pitch their business ideas to two industry experts as part of a new Start Up Programme.

Wednesday 27 November 2024

Community flu clinics for children

Description:: Extra flu vaccination clinics are being held for primary school-age children.

Friday 22 November 2024

Timetable for new development plan agreed

Description:: A new timetable has been approved for the delivery of the council's Replacement Local Development Plan.

Grants for social enterprises

Description:: Eight social enterprises have been given grants of up to £50,000 to help fund new business opportunities.

Wednesday 20 November 2024

Council renews Armed Forces Covenant commitment

Description:: The council has renewed its commitment to support members of the armed forces across the borough.

Tuesday 19 November 2024

Tributes paid to former councillor

Description:: Tributes have been paid to a former Blaenavon county councillor, town councillor and mayor who has died.

MenTalk

Description:: In marking International Men's Day today, a new mental health support project in Torfaen has significantly improved the lives of around 40 men facing long-term barriers to work.

Pupils celebrate different faiths

Description:: Pupils from Padre Pio Roman Catholic Primary School have taken part in a project to learn more about cultural diversity and religious beliefs.

Red bag deliveries underway

Description:: Residents will start receiving their new red recycling bags this week.

Monday 18 November 2024

Summer Reading Challenge winner announced

Description:: Torfaen Libraries have announced the winner of their 'Marvellous Makers!' Summer Reading Challenge, that saw more than 900 children take part this summer.

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