About the Council
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- Every year, the council's overview and scrutiny committees examine a range of topics to ensure council decisions and actions are held to account.
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- At the Annual General Meeting of Torfaen Council today, key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead.
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- Work has been carried out to restore eight war memorials ahead of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- Plans for a new Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter have taken a step forward.
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- The council has been named as one of the best employers by the Financial Times.
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- 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
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- Today, Torfaen Council approved its budget for 2025/2026, set out its medium-term financial plan and set council tax for 2025/2026
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- Torfaen Council has launched its public consultation on its budget proposals for 2025-2026
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- Nearly 400 children have enjoyed 11 new play sessions over the Christmas holidays.
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- Representatives from youth forums across Gwent have agreed to work more closely together.
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- Eight primary school eco committees have signed up to a Keep Wales Tidy campaign to help keep communities free from litter.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- A residents survey has been launched as part of a Wales-wide listening exercise
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- The council has renewed its commitment to support members of the armed forces across the borough.
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- Tributes have been paid to a former Blaenavon county councillor, town councillor and mayor who has died.
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- Pupils from Padre Pio Roman Catholic Primary School have taken part in a project to learn more about cultural diversity and religious beliefs.
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- Community groups and charities can apply for grants of up to £4,000 to provide drop-in services this winter.
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- Two award-winning female entrepreneurs have spoken of their passion for their businesses.
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- More primary school pupils than ever are walking, cycling or scooting to school in the borough.
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- Torfaen Youth Forum has elected a new chair and two deputy chairs for the next year.
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- Two brothers have been given a Civic Award after carrying out a sponsored litter pick in aid of their school.
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- A community group that supports former servicemen and women has helped unite an ex-soldier with his medals.
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- Plans are underway for the first Torfaen Food Strategy to increase the availability of sustainable food in the borough.
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- More than half a million pound has been given to community groups to help them develop and support more people in their local areas.
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- A community bereavement support network has been set up, thanks to a new approach by Torfaen Council.
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- This week, construction work starts on the £3.7m redevelopment of Greenmeadow Community Farm, with the farm due to reopen in Spring 2025
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- Torfaen Youth Forum welcomed some new members when they met for the first time this week following the summer holidays.
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- Residents have been invited to take part in discussions ahead of next year's council budget.
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- A group set up by a litter-picking duo has collected their 10,000th bag of rubbish.
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- An initiative to help households on low incomes or benefits afford to put the heating on this winter has been launched by Torfaen Council.
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- Pontypool Civic Centre will be lit red on Saturday alongside other public buildings in Wales to mark World Duchenne Awareness Day...
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- The Torfaen Summer of Fun awards took place at the Victory Church, in Cwmbran, on Friday 23 August.
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- A partnership helping local businesses and community groups promote healthy and sustainable food has been given a national award.
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- The majority of targets set out in the Torfaen Council's County Plan have been achieved for the second consecutive year.
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- Grants are being offered to eight social enterprises to help secure their long-term financial stability.
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- Councillors have approved amended plans to improve safety and reduce the risk of flooding at the site of a former ironworks.
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- Cabinet members have today approved a decision to appoint a building company to begin work on the £3.7m redevelopment of Greenmeadow Community Farm.
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- Plans to improve safety and reduce the risk of flooding at the site of a former ironworks have been amended, according to a report to be discussed by councillors.
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- Public Spaces Protection Orders help local councils tackle anti-social behaviour in public areas like children's play areas and sports fields.
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- Today, community representatives and members of Torfaen Council held a flag raising ceremony at Civic Centre in Pontypool to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.
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- This week councillors at Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Council agreed to become the first local authorities in Wales to share a Chief Executive Officer
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- The UK Parliamentary Election will be held on Thursday 4 July.
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- Volunteers have devoted more than 15,000 hours over the past year helping to run the borough's cultural venues.
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- Unpaid carers are being asked to submit photos as part of a project to help them feel part of a wider community.
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- A woman has thanked a three-man recycling crew who rushed to her aid when she fell.
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- A group of secondary school pupils swapped their classrooms for the council's boardroom this week as part of the council's first-ever Young People's Take Over Day.
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- Ten primary schools have signed up to a scheme to encourage children to walk, scoot or cycle to school on a regular basis.
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- A business has become the latest organisation to sign up to be a Litter Free Zone.
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- Updated plans are to be submitted as part of the £9.3m Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter initiative.
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- At the Annual General Meeting of Torfaen Council today, key political appointments to the council's cabinet, committees and outside bodies were confirmed for the year ahead.
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- A man has been jailed for three years for selling almost 300 accident-damaged cars to unsuspecting customers.
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- Residents are being urged to support No Mow May and leave their lawns uncut this month to help biodiversity and tackle climate change.
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- Plans are being drawn up for Torfaen to be named an Age-Friendly Community by the World Health Organisation.
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- Following discussions between Torfaen Council, Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council the Welsh Local Government Association, discussions are ongoing regarding the appointment of a joint Chief Executive (CEO) responsible for Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent
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- The Police and Crime Commissioner elections will be held on Thursday 2 May.
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- Today, representatives of Pontypool Rugby Football Club gathered at Pontypool Civic Centre to officially accept and sign a scroll acknowledging their Freedom of the Borough
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- Torfaen Council is extending an invitation to residents to take part in a survey that will help ensure that its new approach to working with communities is delivered in the most effective and impactful way.
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- This Sunday marks the fourth annual Marie Curie Day of Reflection dedicated to those who died during the Covid pandemic.
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- A group that enables young people to talk to the council about issues that affect them has been relaunched.
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- Today, Torfaen Council approved the final budget proposals for 2024/25 and set a council tax rise of 4.95 per cent
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- The council's Ty Blaen office in New Inn is to become an operational site only from Monday 12 February...
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- Twenty-eight residents attended our new-look People's Panel event this week.
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- A Holocaust survivor who endured four concentration camps and the infamous Nazi Death March has dedicated his life to sharing a message of hope.
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- Councillors have approved the results of a review of polling stations and districts in Torfaen.
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- 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.
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- Would you like to find out more - and have your say - about the work the council does or is planning to do?
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- The Council is nearing a balanced budget, having identified £2.8m in further savings since the draft budget in November.
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- A Ukrainian refugee who moved to Torfaen to flee the war with Russia has thanked residents for making her feel welcome.
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- 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
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- These shocking photographs show hundreds of car tyres found dumped near the old Blaenserchan colliery.
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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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