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Tuesday 9 June 2026

Pupils shine at science fair

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More than 50 pupils have showcased their scientific creativity to local businesses and industry experts at an inaugural science fair.

Community help shape new garden project

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This Great Big Green Week, we're celebrating volunteers and community organisations working with us to nurture nature, tackle climate change and improve wellbeing, in line with the Torfaen Deal.
Monday 8 June 2026

Thanks to volunteers for making a difference

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Thank you to everyone who took part in Make a Difference Week events last week.

Estyn praises progress at Pupil Referral Unit

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Estyn inspectors have praised progress by staff and pupils at the council's Pupil Referral Unit.
Friday 5 June 2026

Greenmeadow Community Farm announces summer programme

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Greenmeadow Community Farm is celebrating free-range family fun as it announces a summer programme of events and activities

Junior Forum showcases examples of pupil power

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Members of the council's Junior Forum met this week to showcase the work their school councils have done over the past year.

Voluntary groups unit for Big Help Out

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Five voluntary groups have agreed to work more closely together as part of a new Pontypool Voluntary Alliance.

Visit our first Torfaen Deal Village

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There's just a week to go until the first big event of the summer - the Cwmbran Big Event!

Volunteering helps young people start new chapter

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This #VolunteersWeek, we're celebrating our wonderful volunteering community.
Thursday 4 June 2026

Pupils get chance to makeover grounds

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Pupils are being given the chance to channel their inner Joel Ashton or Frances Tophill and transform their school grounds....

Nominate your community hero

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The sixth annual Torfaen Community and Volunteer Awards are open for nominations.
Monday 1 June 2026

Farm thanks volunteering community

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More than two hundred volunteers have signed up to help at Greenmeadow Community Farm since it reopened last year.
Friday 29 May 2026

Lend a hand for nature this Make a Difference Week

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A series of environmental volunteering events has been organised for this year's Make a Difference Week.
Tuesday 26 May 2026

Political appointments at council AGM

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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
Friday 22 May 2026

Outdoor classroom boosts attendance

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A new outdoor classroom designed to improve pupil well being and attendance has officially opened at West Monmouth School.

Get set for the Torfaen 10k

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Close to 1,000 runners have already signed up for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10K, as one of the fastest races in the running calendar returns this summer.
Thursday 21 May 2026

Funding open to bring communities together

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A new funding programme to support projects that bring communities together and promote a sense of belonging is now open.
Monday 18 May 2026

Play service brings fun to the doorstep

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Torfaen Play Service is hitting the road this summer with two brand-new mobile play vans, bringing fun and creativity to children across the borough.

Cemetery survey launches

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Residents are being asked to share their feedback on Blaenavon, Panteg, Cwmbran and Llwyncelyn cemeteries via a survey on the council's engagement and consultation website, Get Involved Torfaen.
Friday 15 May 2026

Library card competition launched

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Children and young people across Torfaen are being invited to put their creativity to the test by designing a new Torfaen Libraries card.

Men, how active are you?

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Men in some parts of Torfaen have an average healthy life expectancy of just 54, leading the council to launch a survey of men aged 40 to 60 to help shape a targeted health and wellbeing programme.

New nappy libraries starting

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Families will soon be able to access reusable nappy support thanks to new monthly drop in sessions.

Foster families celebrated

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Three fostering families have received special recognition awards for the work they do to improve the lives of children in their care.
Tuesday 12 May 2026

New school praised by inspectors

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A new multi-million pound state-of-the-art primary school has had its first Estyn inspection.

Torfaen Youth Forum goes international

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Members of Torfaen Youth Forum have been interviewed as part of a European news report on votes for 16-year-olds.
Friday 8 May 2026

Cwmbran Drive repairs to start

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Work to upgrade a section of Cwmbran Drive will begin this weekend as part of the council's roads improvement programme.

Foster carers share 'breakthrough' moments

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The first time a child laughs, opens up about their day, asks to watch a film; these are moments that many might take for granted, but for foster carers in Torfaen, they symbolise one thing, a breakthrough.

Men's health boosted at new weightlifting group

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A new men's weightlifting group is helping older residents improve their physical fitness, mobility and mental wellbeing through weekly training sessions and peer support.

Morrisons fined £750,000 over hygiene failings

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Today, the national supermarket chain WM Morrisons Supermarkets Ltd has been fined over £750,000 after pleading guilty to four food hygiene offences at their Cwmbran store.
Thursday 7 May 2026

Popular farm show returns

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Greenmeadow Community Farm has announced the return of their popular annual show, scheduled to take place on Sunday 13 September 2026
Wednesday 29 April 2026

Halo Leisure celebrates 1st anniversary

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Halo Leisure has celebrated its first year of running leisure services in Torfaen.
Tuesday 28 April 2026

Greenmeadow Community Farm achieves Visit Wales' Quality Assured Status

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Greenmeadow Community Farm has achieved Visit Wales Quality Assured Visitor Attraction status following an in-depth assessment
Monday 27 April 2026

Foster carers urge others to consider fostering teenagers

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A Pontypool couple who have spent more than a decade fostering teenagers are encouraging others to consider opening their homes to older children.
Friday 24 April 2026

Woman fined for failing to assist fly-tipping investigation

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A woman has been ordered to pay more than £1,400 for failing to assist the Council with an investigation into a fly-tipping incident.
Friday 17 April 2026

Girls take first steps into tech careers

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More than 100 girls are taking part in a new programme designed to inspire them to consider careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) sectors.

Home education parent fined

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A parent has been prosecuted for failing to ensure their home educated child received a suitable education.
Thursday 16 April 2026

Farmer for a Day offers hands-on experience for children

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Greenmeadow Community Farm is launching "Farmer for the Day" experiences, offering young visitors a hands-on opportunity to experience life on a working farm
Monday 13 April 2026

Get ready for school

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A campaign has been launched to help parents and carers prepare children for reception class, when starting school.
Wednesday 1 April 2026

Farm unveils new membership offer

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Following visitor feedback, Greenmeadow Community Farm is revamping its membership offer with improved flexibility at its core

Schools back child employment campaign

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Secondary schools in the borough say they have seen anecdotal evidence to suggest pupils as young as 11 have missed school, or come to school tired, because they have been working outside the legal limits.
Friday 27 March 2026

Blaenavon celebrates 25 years of World Heritage Site status

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A free concert was held last week to mark Blaenavon's 25th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site

Micro-asphalt surface work begins

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Micro-asphalt surface treatment work is underway to prevent around 25 roads from deteriorating.

New chapter for library

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Cwmbran Library has been renamed following an increased demand for community activities and support.
Thursday 26 March 2026

Food waste recycling rates continue to rise

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Recycling rates across the borough are continuing to climb thanks to residents getting involved in the council's Keeping Up with the Joneses campaign.

Volunteers tackle litter hot spots

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Cans, plastic, a scooter and a lonely bike wheel are just some of the items of rubbish picked up as part of Torfaen's annual Spring Clean.
Wednesday 25 March 2026

Car park improvements

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Riverside Car Park in Pontypool will be closed from Thursday, March 26, to Tuesday, March 31, for refurbishment
Friday 20 March 2026

Pupils bring food stories to life

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A group of primary school pupils have brought a range of food stories to life to explain what food means to them...
Tuesday 17 March 2026

Advanced manufacturing training leads to jobs

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A pioneering training programme is helping residents move into Wales' rapidly expanding advanced manufacturing and semiconductor sector.

Extra money for road repairs

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An additional £100,000 is being invested in road repairs ahead of the second phase of the council's roads improvement programme.

Community project helps pupils learn

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A new community education initiative in Torfaen is helping disengaged pupils re‑enter learning, build confidence and gain qualifications.
Friday 13 March 2026

Youth Film Shines Spotlight on Voter Registration

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Young people from across the Greater Gwent Regional Youth Forum have produced a new short film encouraging their peers to register to vote ahead of the Senedd election on 7 May.
Thursday 12 March 2026

Blueprint for long‑term growth and regeneration

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An ambitious plan for long-term sustainable economic growth and regeneration has been set out by Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Councils.
Tuesday 10 March 2026

Newly purchased site set to become a modern recycling processing facility

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The council has taken an important step towards improving Torfaen's recycling services by purchasing a site in Blaenavon....
Monday 9 March 2026

Joint Local Development Plan agreed

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Councillors in Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent have backed a proposal for a Joint Local Development Plan.
Friday 6 March 2026

Torfaen Spring Clean

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This year's Keep Torfaen Tidy Spring Clean starts on Wednesday 11 March.

Private renters asked to share their experiences

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If you rent your home from a private landlord in Torfaen, the council's housing team would like to hear about your experiences.
Thursday 5 March 2026

Council approves final budget proposals

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This week, Torfaen council approved its final budget and set council tax levels for 2026/27

Pupils celebrate World Book Day

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Schools have been celebrating World Book Day today, including Croesyceiliog School, where hundreds of pupils were given a free book.

Torfaen Deal shapes 2026/7 Delivery Plan

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Councillors have approved the council's work programme for the next financial year – the first developed in line with the new Torfaen Deal.

Blaenavon celebrates 25 years of World Heritage Site status

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A free concert will be held later this month to mark Blaenavon's 25th anniversary as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wednesday 4 March 2026

New local food and drink guide lauched

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A guide celebrating local food and drink producers and suppliers has been launched.

More LGBTQ+ families fostering

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This LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week, a couple from Torfaen have shared their fostering story to encourage more LGBTQ+ people to consider opening their homes to a child in 2026.
Tuesday 3 March 2026

Paul Jefford appointed to lead councils' digital revolution

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Four Gwent Councils have taken a bold step toward realising their ambition to lead a digital revolution across Welsh public services by appointing Paul Jefford as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Shared Resource Service (SRS)

Grants for health and well-being initiatives

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Nine organisations are to receive funding for projects aimed at improving health and well-being in their local communities.
Monday 2 March 2026

Plans for Happy to Chat bench plaques

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Two hundred plaques are to be added to benches on walking and cycling routes to encourage people to stop and chat.
Friday 27 February 2026

Farm unveils packed Easter programme

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Greenmeadow Community Farm has unveiled a packed programme of activities to celebrate Mother's Day and Easter.

New net zero school and childcare centre officially opened

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A £17.1 million state‑of‑the‑art primary school and childcare centre was officially opened in Cwmbran on Thursday, marking a major investment in education, early years and community support.

Lean business experts help improve productivity

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World-renowned lean management experts have been working with local manufacturing businesses, thanks to an initiative by the council and Torfaen Strategic Economic Forum.

New passengers at Park and Ride

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Passenger numbers at a new park and ride train station in Pontypool and New Inn have increased by 11,000 in the first year.
Tuesday 24 February 2026

Play service volunteers celebrated

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More than 160 volunteers have been celebrated at this year's Play Service Volunteering Awards ceremony.
Monday 23 February 2026

Dragon mural to be extended

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A new dragon mural unveiled in Pontypool town centre last month is to be extended, thanks to a team of young artists.
Thursday 19 February 2026

Royal honour for Torfaen Play Manager

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A youth worker who has dedicated his life to creating opportunities for children and young people to play has received an Award of the British Empire Medal (BEM) from King Charles III.

Citizens' Assembly agrees Torfaen Deal principles

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Citizens' Assembly members met for the final time last weekend to help shape the principles of the new Torfaen Deal.
Tuesday 17 February 2026

Traitors finalist to take part in business expo

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Traitors finalist and mental health advocate Andrew Jenkins will be talking about his inspiring journey at a business event next month.

Grants help cut carbon and costs

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A decarbonisation project has helped 23 community groups and 26 businesses to reduce carbon emissions and save up to £95,199 a year on gas and electricity.
Friday 13 February 2026

A detailed council statement on potholes

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Road conditions and potholes have become a topic of heated debate. We understand your frustration and we genuinely share your concerns

Green home upgrade scheme returns to Torfaen

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A scheme offering Torfaen residents the chance to access green home energy upgrades has reopened for applications.
Thursday 12 February 2026

Young people takeover council for the day

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A group of secondary school pupils swapped their classrooms for the boardroom this week as part of the council's third Young People's Takeover Day.
Wednesday 11 February 2026

Council apprenticeship scheme expands

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More than half a million pounds is due to be spent on expanding the council's apprenticeship programme in the next financial year.
Tuesday 10 February 2026

People's Panel considers council plans

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Members of the Torfaen People's Panel met yesterday to consider the council's budget proposals for the next financial year.
Thursday 5 February 2026

Next step for Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter

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Plans for a new parkside cafe and improvements to a town centre car park in Pontypool have been submitted for planning permission.
Tuesday 3 February 2026

Praise for school attendance drive

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Estyn has recognised a school for its focus on improving attendance levels, which is having a positive impact on pupils.

Hundreds join Torfaen's wellbeing event

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Around 500 people attended Torfaen Council's Community Wellbeing event on Thursday, enjoying a wide range of activities and practical advice designed to support healthier lifestyles.
Monday 2 February 2026

Citizens' Assembly shapes Torfaen Deal plans

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Citizens' Assembly members met for the second time on Saturday to help shape a new social contract for the borough.

New dementia hub launched at Torfaen library

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People affected by dementia, professionals and volunteers gathered at Cwmbran Library on Friday, for the launch of Torfaen Dementia Hub – one of five new hubs opened by Alzheimer's Society across Gwent.
Friday 30 January 2026

Councillors to scrutinise final budget proposals

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Next week, Torfaen Councillors on the Cross-Cutting Resources and Business Overview and Scrutiny Committee will consider the council's budget proposals for 2026/27

Pupils help preserve Blaenavon's past

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Primary school pupils have put together a time capsule to mark the 25th anniversary of Blaenavon becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Recycling rate continues to rise

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Recycling rates in Torfaen are continuing to increase according to Welsh Government figures.

Work starts on nature boosting flood prevention project

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Work to create a new wetland to help tackle flooding in the north of the borough is underway.
Thursday 29 January 2026

Award-winning distillery business expands

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An award-winning distillery is preparing to move to new premises following a successful first year in business.
Wednesday 28 January 2026

Walk leaders lead the way

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Two new volunteers have stepped up to support Torfaen's long‑running Take a Stroll programme, ensuring the borough's much‑loved walking groups continue to flourish.
Thursday 22 January 2026

Torfaen Well-being Day plans

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Join us for a lively and welcoming drop‑in Torfaen Well-being Day later this month.
Wednesday 21 January 2026

Next phase of canal bridge work to begin

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Phase two of essential maintenance work to the A472 in Pontypool is due to begin this week...
Tuesday 20 January 2026

Citizens' Assembly discusses Torfaen Deal plans

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A cross-section of people took part in the first Citizens' Assembly on Saturday to consider the Torfaen Deal, a new social contract with residents.
Friday 16 January 2026

More than £14m for coal tips safety

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A total of £14.16m is to be invested in former coal tip sites in the borough, thanks to a new Welsh Government grant scheme.

Pupils build solar power kit

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Pupils at Greenmeadow Primary School have been getting hands‑on with renewable energy this week by assembling a Solar Explorer kit and discovering how solar power is generated.

Reduction in reported potholes

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A total of 39 roads were resurfaced last year as part of the first phase of the Better Roads programme, with an estimated 29 roads to be resurfaced for year two of the programme during 2026.
Thursday 15 January 2026

Deal to improve town centre car park

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Work to improve a town centre car park is underway, thanks to a partnership between the council and local campaigners.

University research backs dads programme

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A new study by the University of South Wales has highlighted the positive impact of the council's For Dads, By Dads programme.

Fitness programme inspires new community-led activities

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A popular fitness programme that has helped hundreds of women improve their health is entering an exciting new phase.
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