Business & Economy

Wednesday 24 May 2023

New easy to use online hub launched for food businesses

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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...
Friday 24 March 2023

Tattoo and beauty industry to be made safer

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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...
Tuesday 7 March 2023

New business service launched

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Local business leaders and entrepreneurs marked the launch of a new business support service earlier today.
Monday 6 March 2023

Support for food businesses

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A project has been launched offering grants to food businesses to help them diversify local produce or pilot new production techniques.
Wednesday 22 February 2023

Service to transform business support

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A new service to help and support more than two and a half thousand businesses in Torfaen will launch next month.
Thursday 19 January 2023

Pontypool awarded £7.6 million from Levelling Up Fund

Pontypool awarded £7.6 million from Levelling Up Fund
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Pontypool is one of only 11 projects in Wales to receive grants from the UK Government's Levelling Up Fund which aims to create jobs and grow the local economy
Thursday 3 November 2022

Former pub owner pays price for dirty premises

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The former owner of the Castell-y-Bwch pub in Henllys, has been prosecuted for food hygiene offences dating from 2021
Thursday 29 September 2022

Proposed changes to Hackney Carriage fares

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Torfaen Council has received a request from the Hackney Carriage trade to increase their fares. Hackney Carriages are the black taxis that can be hired on the taxi ranks in Torfaen or be hailed in the street, and use a meter system to work out the cost of a journey...

Welsh Secretary sees community renewal projects in Torfaen

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Secretary of State for Wales Robert Buckland has viewed two community projects in Torfaen which are receiving UK Government funding to increase the amount of locally-produced food and combat food poverty...
Tuesday 20 September 2022

Canal consultation

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The canal is one of Torfaen's most popular attractions for local residents and visitors and is an important conservation area...
Wednesday 10 August 2022

Knitting her way to success

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Pontypool Indoor Market stall holder Tania Britten of The Craft Cabin, has been nominated for this year's British Knitting and Crochet Awards 2022, under the category of Best Regional Independent Store...
Tuesday 9 August 2022

Grants to transform empty town centre buildings

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Businesses in Pontypool, Blaenavon and Cwmbran town centres can register their interest in funding to help regenerate vacant and under used building space.
Tuesday 19 July 2022

Trader prosecuted for selling fake designer T-shirts

Trader prosecuted for selling fake designer T-shirts
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A man has pleaded guilty to the possession and sale of counterfeit clothing after he was caught selling fake designer T-shirts on Facebook
Monday 18 July 2022

Free events to celebrate the canal this summer

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Twilight yoga and wildlife walks are just a few of the activities taking place alongside the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal this summer...
Thursday 30 June 2022

Business club celebrates 21 years

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More than 40 businesses attended a 21-year anniversary celebration event of Torfaen Business Voice last week where they were treated to cake and a caricature...
Thursday 23 June 2022

New advice service hits the road

New advice service hits the road
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A new service offering job and training advice is taking to the road.
Tuesday 31 May 2022

3D printing business increases dimensions

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A 3D printing business has increased its dimensions, thanks to support from Torfaen Council and Pontypool Indoor Market...
Monday 30 May 2022

Town centre regeneration plans unveiled

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Ambitious plans to revitalise Blaenavon and Pontypool town centres have been unveiled...
Wednesday 23 March 2022

New employment and skills advice pod

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A new drop-in hub for people who need advice about returning to work, finding a better job or increasing their skills will be available from next week.
Monday 14 March 2022

Edition 1 of 'The British' Newsletter series now available

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Edition 1 (March 2022) of a newsletter series featuring updates about the work taking place at 'The British' site, Talywain, is now available...
Monday 21 February 2022

Blaenavon's Broad Street tapestries on show for second time

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Two 18ft tapestries capturing memories of both sides of Blaenavon's historic Broad Street are to go on public display once again...
Thursday 13 January 2022

Memories of Broad Street come to life

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Memories of shops on Blaenavon Broad Street have been captured in a new tapestry and audio exhibition...
Tuesday 14 December 2021

Cwmbran resident caught selling counterfeit tobacco on Facebook

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A man has been successfully prosecuted by Torfaen Council's Trading Standards team for selling counterfeit tobacco on Facebook...
Friday 3 December 2021

Pontnewydd Park footbridge closure

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From Thursday 09 December for at least 6 weeks the footbridge at Pontnewydd Park will be closed....
Wednesday 10 November 2021

Multi-million-pounds investment in businesses and skills

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Five new projects aimed at supporting businesses and increasing skills in Torfaen are to receive nearly £1.3m from a new UK Government fund.
Monday 11 October 2021

Business supported to sow seeds to success

Business supported to sow seeds to success
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A Pontypool man has turned his dream of running a landscape gardening business into reality, thanks to support from Torfaen Council's Communities for Work Plus team.
Wednesday 6 October 2021

A new survey looks to capture your health barriers to employment

A new survey looks to capture your health barriers to employment
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If a health condition has ever prevented you from finding work or progressing in the work place, we want to hear about your experiences
Thursday 30 September 2021

Prepared for the latest changes to Universal Credit?

Prepared for the latest changes to Universal Credit?
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In less than a week's time, the £20 per week uplift for Universal Credit claimants will be removed. Find out what support is available.
Friday 20 August 2021

Pontypool town centre treasure hunt

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Pontypool Post Office and local independent traders are holding a Children's Treasure Hunt within the town centre between Monday 23rd – Saturday 28th August...
Wednesday 18 August 2021

Underage alcohol sales crackdown

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There has been an increase in the number of complaints about premises in Torfaen selling alcohol, cigarettes and vapes to underage children - some as young as 12.
Friday 9 July 2021

Free interactive online webinars about heritage building conservation

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The Blaenavon Townscape Heritage Programme, working in partnership with the Tywi Centre and Blaenavon Civic Society, will deliver series of interactive online workshops from 6-8 pm on Monday 12 and 19 of July, and 9 August...
Thursday 1 July 2021

Torfaen Council now seeking Expressions of Interest for new Grants Programme.

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Businesses in Pontypool, Blaenavon and Cwmbran town centres can register their interest for funding to help regenerate vacant and under used building space...
Friday 18 June 2021

Dementia friendly Torfaen business, musiCare, gears up to resume outdoor musical performances at care homes

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Torfaen based musiCare, established in 2013 and run by Dementia Champions, Michael Clutton and Natalie Webb is resuming its professional musical entertainment services outdoors at care homes across the South East Wales region, Herefordshire and Forest of Dean...
Friday 11 June 2021

Pontypool Indoor Market Traders get creative

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A number of talented market traders at Pontypool Indoor Market are now displaying their artwork across the Market Hall
Friday 30 April 2021

Calum supported to unlock doors to success

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A new business venture, supported by Torfaen Council's Communities For Work and Careers Wales, launched this month in the county borough.
Friday 23 April 2021

Community Renewal Fund information session

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Further to our invitation to bid on 20th April, Torfaen County Borough Council in partnership with Torfaen Voluntary Alliance has organised a webinar on the 29th April from 11am-12 noon...
Tuesday 20 April 2021

UK Community Renewal Fund: Invitation to Submit Project Bids

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Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking bids from organisations wishing to deliver activity as part of the UK Community Renewal Fund...
Monday 12 April 2021

Next steps for post-EU funding

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On 3 March, the UK Government announced further details on how replacement EU funds will be made available via the Shared Prosperity Fund...
Thursday 18 March 2021

Are you a manufacturer in Torfaen that needs guidance with COVID-19 cases in the workplace?

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Test Trace Protect (TTP) and Torfaen Council's Public Protection team are holding an online Business Clinic...
Tuesday 9 March 2021

New virtual employability hub launched in Torfaen

New virtual employability hub launched in Torfaen
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A new virtual employability hub to support residents into work has been launched in Torfaen.
Wednesday 17 February 2021

Small business opportunities at Pontypool Indoor Market

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Have you ever wanted to start a business? Are you looking to move or expand your business into Pontypool?...
Tuesday 16 February 2021

Over 200 businesses supported through a 12 month pilot project

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Last year, Torfaen Council ran an invaluable 12-month pilot project that offered help and support to local business start-ups and Small to Medium Enterprise's (SME's) that are situated in the Pontypool area...
Wednesday 10 February 2021

Bridges into Work 2 supports Andrew to land his dream job!

Bridges into Work 2 supports Andrew to land his dream job!
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Andrew Wilkinson's journey with ESF funded project Bridges into Work 2 in 2020 lifted everyone's spirits, following his successful move into meaningful employment at the start of the New Year.
Monday 8 February 2021

Free PPE for Taxi and PHV drivers in Wales

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Taxi and private hire vehicle drivers in Wales can claim a free pack of high-quality PPE and vehicle cleaning materials, funded by the Welsh Government...
Friday 22 January 2021

Have your say on local supply chains and procurement in Torfaen

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Torfaen based businesses are invited to have input into a study that is currently being conducted to identify emerging procurement trends and investigate how these trends could be exploited to benefit businesses locally...
Thursday 21 January 2021

C19 Town Centre Adaptation Grant available to businesses

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A grant is now available to support the continued recovery of town centres and businesses due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The grant has been designed to ensure that town centres continue to work economically and are safe environments.
Friday 8 January 2021

Cwmbran resident supported to launch new mobile foot care business in Torfaen

Cwmbran resident supported to launch new mobile foot care business in Torfaen
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A Cwmbran resident is putting her 'best foot forward' as she steps into 2021 with the launch of her mobile foot health business Golden Mobile Foot Care Cwmbran.
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