News Archive

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.

Wednesday 1 March 2023

Play volunteers celebrated

Description:: More than 180 young people from across Torfaen have been celebrated at this year's Torfaen Play Service Volunteering Awards ceremony.

Tuesday 28 February 2023

Council sets budget and council tax for 2023/24

Description:: 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

iPad Lending Scheme launched

Description:: Torfaen residents can now borrow an iPad from Cwmbran Library, after a new pilot scheme was launched in the borough today.

Friday 24 February 2023

Answering the Housing Crisis

Description:: Next week, councillors on the Healthier Communities committee will scrutinise the wicked issues creating a national and local housing crisis and review the actions of the council and partners to address the fallout.

Torfaen Play Service Half Term Fun

Description:: More than 700 children have taken part in a fun-filled week of play this half term with Torfaen Play Service.

Thursday 23 February 2023

Surgeries to tackle a rise in damp homes

Description:: A series of surgeries for Torfaen residents have been set up during March to provide a range of information, advice and guidance on the increasing problem of mould and damp in homes.

Wednesday 22 February 2023

Service to transform business support

Description:: A new service to help and support more than two and a half thousand businesses in Torfaen will launch next month.

Friday 17 February 2023

Facebook sellers admit peddling fake designer items

Description:: Two women have admitted to trading in counterfeit designer goods, using selling groups on Facebook.

Torfaen Repair Café needs you

Description:: More than 50 electrical items have been saved from the rubbish bin thanks to the Torfaen Repair Café.The café opened in Pontypool Indoor Market in October and since then 54 products have been repaired including electric drills, vacuum cleaners, kettles and toasters.

Thursday 16 February 2023

More sites to be left for nature to bloom

Description:: Cabinet members have agreed to increase the number of sustainably managed grassland sites in Torfaen to increase local biodiversity and help tackle climate change...

Wednesday 15 February 2023

LGBTQ+ youth group gets lottery funding

Description:: A group that supports young people from the LGBTQ+ community in Torfaen has been given £10,000 in lottery funding.

Tuesday 14 February 2023

Cabinet approves plans for 20mph roll out

Description:: Cabinet members have approved Torfaen Council's plans for the roll out of new 20mph legislation later this year.

Friday 10 February 2023

Work begins on new inclusive play parks

Description:: Work will begin next week to transform two children's parks into inclusive play areas.New play equipment is to be installed in Pontypool Park and Cwmbran Boating Lake to make the play areas more suitable for those with special needs including sensory impairments...

Road closures to remove diseased trees

Description:: Five temporary road closures will be in place over the next few weeks to allow for the safe removal of diseased trees along main road corridors in Torfaen...

Praise for nurturing and inclusive school

Description:: School inspectors have praised staff and pupils at a Torfaen primary school for creating a "respectful, nurturing and inclusive environment".

Thursday 9 February 2023

Local author praises library service

Description:: An author has dedicated his first book to Torfaen Libraries after receiving IT support from staff at Cwmbran Library over the past few years.

Wednesday 8 February 2023

New head praised by inspectors

Description:: A new headteacher has been praised by the school inspectorate Estyn, just a month after taking up the post.

Tuesday 7 February 2023

Turn food waste into Welsh power

Description:: This week marks the start of the annual Be Mighty Recycle campaign aimed at increasing food waste recycling.

Friday 3 February 2023

Report into future of waste and recycling services

Description:: A report into the future of waste and recycling services in Torfaen will be discussed by scrutiny committee members next week.

Go green for Kidney Cancer Awareness Week

Description:: Pontypool Civic Centre will be lit green from Monday in aid of Kidney Cancer Awareness Week.

Thursday 2 February 2023

New wetland for newts and toads

Description:: A new wetland area has been created near Garn Lakes Local Nature Reserve as part of a project to conserve amphibians and reptiles.

Friday 27 January 2023

Free fun maths workshops

Description:: Find out how to help your children with maths at a series of free workshops run by Torfaen Council and Techniquest.

Wednesday 25 January 2023

Winter Fuel Payment deadline

Description:: The Welsh Government Winter Fuel Scheme 2022/23 will close at the end February 2023.

Monday 23 January 2023

19 new recycling vehicles in service

Description:: Torfaen Council's new recycling fleet is now in operation as part of a multi-million pound investment in the borough's waste and recycling service...

Friday 20 January 2023

Parenting programme helps new dad

Description:: A new For Dads By Dads programme starts next month. Andrew, from Pontypool, recently completed the course and says it's helped him become a better dad to 6 month old William.

Thursday 19 January 2023

Pontypool awarded £7.6 million from Levelling Up Fund

Description:: 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

More opportunities to play and have fun

Description:: Torfaen Council's Play Service is launching six new clubs aimed at helping more children across the borough to have more fun!

Wednesday 18 January 2023

Recycling vehicles named

Description:: The results of our primary school competition to name some of Torfaen Council's new recycling vehicles have been announced...

Tuesday 17 January 2023

New Year, New Purpose

Description:: In a new series of vlogs, foster carers from across Wales have come together to explore the reasons, life experiences and changes that led to them becoming carers.

Tuesday 10 January 2023

Cabinet endorses improved financial picture and 2023/2024 budget proposals

Description:: 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.

Thursday 22 December 2022

New warm hubs

Description:: Seven new warm hubs are being set up in Torfaen, thanks to Welsh Government funding of more than £35,000.

Youth service serves up Christmas fun

Description:: Youth workers served Christmas dinner to around 40 young people and family members this week.

Tuesday 20 December 2022

Volunteers needed for Assistive Technology trial

Description:: Torfaen Council's assistive technology team is looking for volunteers to trial a new device aimed at helping to calm and comfort people living with dementia.

Friday 16 December 2022

Council workers rescue elderly lady

Description:: Two council workers have been praised after they rescued an elderly lady who had fallen between two cars in Pontypool.

Nature projects shortlisted for national awards

Description:: Two nature projects aimed at improving biodiversity across the region have been shortlisted for two prestigious awards...

Thursday 15 December 2022

It's a kind of magic

Description:: Residents living in care settings across Torfaen are trialling new technology which can help to reduce falls and stimulate movement and interaction.

Foster carer reaps reward

Description:: A Torfaen foster carer has received a prestigious award from the Fostering Network for her contribution to fostering.

Wednesday 14 December 2022

Schools tackle unauthorised absences

Description:: The number of unauthorised absences in primary schools in Torfaen has reduced over the past month.

Tuesday 13 December 2022

Christmas drink drive campaign

Description:: This week, Gwent Police launched their new DRIVE initiative aimed at identifying people who drink drive over the festive period.The

Friday 9 December 2022

Festive sensory fun

Description:: Children attending a sensory playgroup turned up in festive outfits for this year's Save The Children Christmas Jumper Day.

Thursday 8 December 2022

Grant helps make dream come true

Description:: A young karate champion says support she has received from the Torfaen Mic Morris Trust has been instrumental in helping her realise her sporting dream.

Wednesday 7 December 2022

Christmas and New Year recycling and waste collections

Description:: There will be no changes to collection days in the week leading up to Christmas, however after Christmas, collections will run one day later than usual...

Friday 2 December 2022

Fund open for Warm Hub applications

Description:: This week, Torfaen Council has received a Welsh Government grant of £35,132 to support the creation of Warm Hubs in the borough.

Friday 25 November 2022

Grab a bag of toys for £1

Description:: If you are concerned about finances this Christmas, head to The Steelhouse reuse shop to grab a bargain...

Thursday 24 November 2022

Carers ID card takes off

Description:: More than 200 young carers from across Torfaen have signed up to a new ID card that helps to make them more visible and valued in their communities.

Award for two Covid heroes

Description:: When the Covid pandemic started and their day centre temporarily closed, Akin Agbaje and Patrick Smith decided to take action.

More schools to benefit from solar power

Description:: Fourteen schools in Torfaen are to receive solar photovoltaic (PV) installations thanks to support from the Welsh Government...

Wednesday 23 November 2022

School attendance drive

Description:: Scrutiny members have considered a report into Torfaen Council's partnership approach to improving school attendance.

Community artwork inspired by nature

Description:: New nature-inspired artwork is appearing across Gwent to encourage people to value the nature we can find in green spaces within our communities...

Tuesday 22 November 2022

Fund launched to support unpaid carers

Description:: Unpaid carers struggling with the cost of living can apply for a new grant of up to £500 to help with essential items.

Friday 18 November 2022

World Cup fever

Description:: More than 180 children got into the World Cup spirit this week by taking part in a football festival, organised by Torfaen Council.

Climate change hero

Description:: The Council's Local Places for Nature Co-ordinator, Veronika Brannovic, has been named a climate change hero by the National Lottery...

Getting winter ready

Description:: Highways maintenance teams are checking gullies and drains as part of the Council's winter preparedness plan...

Thursday 17 November 2022

Caring Costs roadshows

Description:: Next week, Torfaen Council is hosting a series of roadshows across the borough to support unpaid carers concerned about the rising cost of living.

Wednesday 16 November 2022

Places to Connect

Description:: 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.

Friday 11 November 2022

Remembrance Sunday parades

Description:: 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.

Torfaen County Plan

Description:: Torfaen Council is asking for feedback on their new county plan.

Thursday 10 November 2022

New school attendance campaign

Description:: A campaign has been launched to increase the number of children who regularly attend school in Torfaen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Friday 4 November 2022

£1.7m farm plans unveiled

Description:: Details of a £1.7 million pound project to transform Greenmeadow Community Farm have been unveiled.

Remembrance Sunday

Description:: Remembrance Sunday is an important date in the nation's annual calendar, and this year takes place on 13 November.

Thursday 3 November 2022

Former pub owner pays price for dirty premises

Description:: The former owner of the Castell-y-Bwch pub in Henllys, has been prosecuted for food hygiene offences dating from 2021

Wednesday 2 November 2022

Foster carers urgently needed across Wales

Description:: With around 550 foster carers needed each year in Wales, a one-off recruitment event looks to inspire a new generation of carers later this month.

Tuesday 1 November 2022

Budget forecast 2023-2024

Description:: A report into Torfaen Council's budget for the next financial year, 2023/24, has highlighted a potential funding gap of £12.5 million

Friday 28 October 2022

Annual residents survey opens

Description:: Today, we're launching our annual Residents' County Survey.

Housing Summit

Description:: This week, a housing partners summit took place with contributions from Torfaen council, registered social landlords Bron Afon and Melin Homes, plus local health, housing developers and planners.

Torfaen Repair Café opens

Description:: Residents have an alternative to throwing away small items when they become broken or damaged thanks to a new repair shop...

Thursday 27 October 2022

Ex-footballer launches new podcast

Description:: Former footballer Sean Wharton has spoken about the racism he experienced growing up and during his professional career

Tuesday 25 October 2022

Pledge to support Armed Forces

Description:: Torfaen's Town and Community Councils have today pledged their allegiance to support the borough's armed forces community.

Drivers given on the spot fines

Description:: Drivers of defective vehicles faced action last week, following a multi-agency operation carried out by officers from Torfaen Council, Gwent Police and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)....

Friday 21 October 2022

New accessible play equipment

Description:: 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.

Seedling School officially opens

Description:: OnThursday, Jeremy Miles MS, the Welsh Government Minister for Education and Welsh Language, officially opened the 'Gwladys Block' at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw in Pontypool.

Summer Reading Challenge winner

Description:: Six-year-old Sophie Hyde will be able to buy lots of new books after completing a national reading challenge...

Warm spaces open up in Torfaen

Description:: Libraries across Torfaen are now providing warm spaces for people struggling with the cost of keeping their homes warm due to the significant rise in energy costs.

Thursday 20 October 2022

Civica Pay Education system upgrade

Description:: The Civica Pay Education system will not be available tomorrow morning due to a security upgrade and improvement

Wednesday 19 October 2022

School Payment System Unavailability

Description:: Due to an essential upgrade, parents and carers will not be able to make payments on the Civica Pay Education Payments system for a period of time on the 19th and 21st October

Friday 14 October 2022

Torfaen Santa Appeal 2022

Description:: The Torfaen Santa Appeal 2022 will open for donations at the beginning of next month.

Thursday 13 October 2022

Schools launch Active Travel Plans

Description:: Two primary schools in Cwmbran have become the first in Torfaen to launch new Active Travel School Plans...

Monday 10 October 2022

Celebrating World Mental Health Day

Description:: More than 200 people attended a wellbeing event at the Congress Theatre today in celebration of World Mental Health Day.

Friday 7 October 2022

Bringing the Community Together this World Mental Health Day

Description:: On Monday, Torfaen Council's Community Connectors team will be marking World Mental Health Day by holding a free wellbeing day at the Congress Theatre.

Wednesday 5 October 2022

£1.77m plan for Greenmeadow Farm

Description:: Councillors have approved a £1.77m plan to overhaul Greenmeadow Community Farm in Cwmbran.

Tuesday 4 October 2022

Garden waste collections extended

Description:: Fortnightly garden waste collections in Torfaen are extended for the duration of November, after being suspended for a few weeks earlier in the year...

Monday 3 October 2022

Name the recycling vehicle

Description:: Torfaen Council is taking delivery of 19 new recycling vehicles over the next few months, and we want school children to name them...

Thursday 29 September 2022

Ukrainian Community Day

Description:: More than 30 Ukrainian refugees got the chance to find out about - and experience - some of the different learning opportunities on offer with Torfaen Adult Community Learning.

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