About the Council
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- 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.
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- A former colliery site in Abersychan is on course to become Torfaen's eighth and largest Local Nature Reserve.
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- 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.
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- A mechanic has joined Torfaen Council's fleet team, thanks to a chance meeting at HMP Prescoed.
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- The parents of a child who was persistently absent from school have been prosecuted by Torfaen Council.
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- 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.
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- A 42-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the possession and sale of illegal disposable vapes.
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- Remembrance Sunday is an important date in the nation's annual calendar, and this year takes place on 12 November.
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- Every five years, local authorities must review their polling stations to ensure they are convenient and accessible for voters.
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- Torfaen Council is joining other organisations across the UK to light up iconic landmarks pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.
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- Filming for a new Channel Four series will take place in Cwmbran and Pontypool over the next three weeks.
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- From next month, voters will need to show photo identification to vote at polling stations in some elections.
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- A record number of volunteers have help to provide hours of free fun to thousands of children this summer.
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- Residents are invited to comment on plans for a new drainage scheme at The British site, prior to it being submitted for planning permission.
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- 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.
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- A new fund has been launched by Torfaen Council to help groups and organisations that support communities to be more self-sufficient.
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- The refurbishment of Cwmbran Park tennis courts will start on Monday 31 July...
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- 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...
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- The majority of targets set out in the first year of Torfaen Council's County Plan have been achieved.
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- Eight green spaces in Torfaen have been awarded Green Flag status for another year...
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- Today marked the unveiling of the first of three portraits honouring local servicemen who tragically lost their lives in conflict.
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- A new team has been appointed by Torfaen Council to help reduce carbon emissions which are a major contributor to climate change.
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- More than £1m is being invested in transforming three derelict buildings in Blaenavon Town Centre.
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- A blueprint for how carbon emissions in Torfaen will be reduced to net zero by 2050 is being developed.
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- Residents are urged to check their electoral registration details as part of the annual canvass.
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- An exhibition celebrating the history of the Windrush generation in Wales has come to Torfaen.
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- 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.
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- Residents are being asked to take part in a review of community boundaries and electoral arrangement for community councils.
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- Torfaen Council has set up a Carers Champions Network to help provide advice and support for staff who are unpaid carers.
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- Torfaen Council's library service has launched a new service to help anyone who needs to apply online for a voter authority certificate.
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- 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
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- Torfaen Council's elections team has been working with disabled people's groups to improve review access to local polling stations.
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- 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.
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- Around 400 calls are made to Torfaen Council's contact centre every day and there are often telephone queues at busy times.
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- Today, Torfaen councillors approved the final budget proposals for 2023/24 and set council tax at 1.95 per cent for the second consecutive year
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- A group that supports young people from the LGBTQ+ community in Torfaen has been given £10,000 in lottery funding.
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- A new wetland area has been created near Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve as part of a project to conserve amphibians and reptiles.
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- Today, Torfaen Council's cabinet committee endorsed a report that updated the council's financial position for 2022/23 and importantly outlines how the council is moving towards a balanced budget position for 2023/24.
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- Youth workers served Christmas dinner to around 40 young people and family members this week.
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- Two council workers have been praised after they rescued an elderly lady who had fallen between two cars in Pontypool.
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- Children attending a sensory playgroup turned up in festive outfits for this year's Save The Children Christmas Jumper Day.
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- When the Covid pandemic started and their day centre temporarily closed, Akin Agbaje and Patrick Smith decided to take action.
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- People are aware now more than ever how important it is for everyone to feel connected to others and to experience a sense of belonging to their community.
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- Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life.
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- Torfaen Council is asking for feedback on their new county plan.
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- Remembrance Sunday is an important date in the nation's annual calendar, and this year takes place on 13 November.
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- A report into Torfaen Council's budget for the next financial year, 2023/24, has highlighted a potential funding gap of £12.5 million
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- Today, we're launching our annual Residents' County Survey.
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- Former footballer Sean Wharton has spoken about the racism he experienced growing up and during his professional career
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- Torfaen's Town and Community Councils have today pledged their allegiance to support the borough's armed forces community.
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- The playground will be closed next week while the work is being carried out but it's hoped it will reopen during the half term holiday.
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- Councillors have approved a £1.77m plan to overhaul Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran.
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- There will be a host of activities in Torfaen next week as part of #GreatBigGreenWeek, which starts this Saturday.
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- Two members of staff are celebrating 30 years working at the same school.
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- King Charles III will visit Cardiff tomorrow - Friday 16 September - on his first visit to Wales since the death of Queen Elizabeth II
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- Councillors and civic leaders gathered at Pontypool Civic Centre on Sunday for the local Proclamation of King Charles III
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- Following the sad passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we would like to provide you with some information linked to the week or so ahead
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- It is with true sadness that we receive the news that The Queen has passed away at Balmoral
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- Step through the ages and find out what life was like in Blaenavon town centre in the latest book by Blaenavon Heritage History Group.
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- Ukrainian refugees living across Gwent got the chance to meet each other at a special picnic at Pontypool Park on the weekend.
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- A resident has been prosecuted by Torfaen Council for fly-tipping after an eyewitness reported dumped household items, including broken furniture, a chair and carpet, near their home in Blaenavon.
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- August bank holiday update...
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- Since its launch, this summer's Nature isn't Neat online Survey has received more than 1,000 responses from across Torfaen and the wider Gwent area...
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- Torfaen Council's five scrutiny committees have decided the topics they will examine over the next year.
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- A programme that supports families with young children living in deprived areas is being expanded.
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- A forum which gives people with disabilities in Torfaen a voice has seen the number of people attending its meetings more than double.
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- Torfaen Council has become the first organisation in Wales to be granted Carer Friendly Employer Accreditation by the Care Collective.
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- At this week's council meeting, a report was presented in response to a petition about the removal of geese from Two Locks towpath in Cwmbran.
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- Residents in Torfaen are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
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- Experts at Public Health Wales are warning people to take extra care in the extreme heat that is forecast over the next few days.
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- Royal Welsh soldiers will march through Pontypool later this month to celebrate the reaffirmation of their Freedom of the Borough.
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- A project to create a network of qualified mental health trainers in Torfaen is underway.
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- A day of cookery demonstrations will be held next month using items in food parcels.
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- A charity supporting people with autism and learning disabilities has opened a new shop selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
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- A programme offering rural food producers £10,000 to diversify and create new sustainable food networks is paying tasty dividends.
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- At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Torfaen council on Tuesday 24th of May, all the key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead
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- "We are in a nature emergency and now, more than ever, we must support our precious wildlife."...
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- A project aimed at increasing the amount of locally-produced food is offering grants to rural businesses to help them diversify.
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- The Unicorn Inn in Pontypool will become the first pub in Torfaen to host a polling station, as part of this year's #Torfaenlocalelections2022.
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- The two geese removed from the canal following complaints about aggressive behaviour are settling into their new home.
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- Torfaen Council's schools catering department has won an award for innovation at the Public Sector Catering Awards...
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- Community climate ambassadors met with representatives from Torfaen Council this week to discuss plans to increase active travel in the borough
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- Pupils from West Monmouth School have produced a video for first time voters planning to vote at a polling station, as part of Torfaen Council's #TorfaenLocalElections2022 campaign.
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- If you fancy getting paid to help children play, then Torfaen Council's multi-award winning play service is recruiting.
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- A total of £50,000 has been given to small businesses in Torfaen to help them recover and grow following the pandemic.
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- Torfaen Council is going to be switching off the Civic Centre lights for Earth Hour 2022...
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- On Thursday, Torfaen Council received five second-hand recycling vehicles purchased from Powys County Council to help address an ageing fleet and a spate of breakdowns.
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- Today, Torfaen Council has approved final budget proposals and set the Council Tax increase below two per cent for 2022-2023.
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- Children at some of Torfaen Council's Play and Respite sessions welcomed a special visitor this half-term.
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- Torfaen Council is allocating £25,000 to train and support six people from local community groups and the voluntary sector to become Mental Health First Aiders.
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- Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor Mason Jones has thrown his weight behind a campaign to encourage young people to register for this year's local elections.
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- Residents will be able to vote in this year's local elections the weekend before polling day.
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- Young people will get the chance to have their say in who their next councillors will be in this year's local elections.
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- A new monthly food and craft market is coming to Pontypool.
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- Next week Torfaen councillors will examine the council's latest budget proposals and proposed level of council tax for 2022/23
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- Plans for Torfaen's first climate ambassadors network are starting to take shape.
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- A project is offering £10,000 grants to businesses and community groups to develop local food supply chains.
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- Preparations are underway for the Local Government elections in May, which will elect 40 county borough councillors across Torfaen.
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