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Friday 26 July 2024

Volunteers prepare for summer play

Description:: More than 400 Torfaen Play Service staff and volunteers have taken part in a week-long training programme ready to deliver more than 30 play sessions as part of this year's Torfaen's Summer of Fun.

Thursday 25 July 2024

Grants to help social enterprises grow

Description:: Grants are being offered to eight social enterprises to help secure their long-term financial stability.

Amended plans for the British approved

Description:: Councillors have approved amended plans to improve safety and reduce the risk of flooding at the site of a former ironworks.

Wednesday 24 July 2024

Extra funding for leisure trust agreed

Description:: A report requesting emergency financial support for Torfaen Leisure Trust has been approved by councillors.

A thrifty return to school

Description:: Are you already starting to worry about how to afford new school uniforms and equipment in time for the start of the new term?

Tuesday 23 July 2024

Improvements in education service

Description:: Estyn inspectors have recognised improvements in leadership, performance management and evaluation within the council's education service.

Community Kit Room seeks donations

Description:: A new community project aimed at helping more people take part in sport is appealing for donations of pre-loved sports clothes and footwear.

Greenmeadow Farm redevelopment takes next step

Description:: Cabinet members have today approved a decision to appoint a building company to begin work on the £3.7m redevelopment of Greenmeadow Community Farm.

Friday 19 July 2024

Waste education and enforcement policy scrutinised

Description:: Scrutiny members have given their views on a draft Waste Education and Enforcement Policy.

Summer of Fun

Description:: Thousands of children and young people are getting ready for an action-packed summer holiday.

New recycling bags approved

Description:: Plans to introduce new recycling bags to help improve the efficiency of the service and reduce litter have been given the go-ahead

Thursday 18 July 2024

New centre for pupils with additional learning needs

Description:: New centre for pupils with additional learning needs

School celebrates top Eco award

Description:: A primary school in Pontypool has scooped a top ecological award for the eighth consecutive year.

Tuesday 16 July 2024

Report calls for extra funding for leisure trust

Description:: A report requesting emergency financial support for Torfaen Leisure Trust will be discussed by councillors next week.

Amended plans for the British

Description:: 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.

Monday 15 July 2024

Investment helps to preserve town's heritage

Description:: Nearly £2m has been invested in Blaenavon over the past five years, thanks to a project aimed at preserving the town centre's heritage.

Friday 12 July 2024

School awarded Heart of Community

Description:: A primary school in Cwmbran is celebrating after winning five community awards - at the same time!

Wheels2Work

Description:: Are you unemployed and struggling to secure work due to lack of transport? Then a new moped hire scheme could be your ticket to a brighter future!

Your views on Dog Control Orders needed

Description:: Public Spaces Protection Orders help local councils tackle anti-social behaviour in public areas like children's play areas and sports fields.

Thursday 11 July 2024

New recycling bags planned

Description:: Plans to introduce a new recycling bag are being considered as part of the council's Raise the Recycling Rate campaign.

Wednesday 10 July 2024

Overcoming barriers to work

Description:: A Pontypool man has gone from being unemployed to securing a job he loves, thanks to Torfaen Council's supported employment programme.

Nursery pupils get taste of school dinners

Description:: Children set to start reception education in September have been treated to a special lunchtime experience at a primary school in Cwmbran.

Friday 5 July 2024

Summer Reading Challenge: Get Creative

Description:: This year's popular Summer Reading Challenge kicks off in libraries across Torfaen this Saturday.

Monday 1 July 2024

Torfaen 10k road closures

Description:: With the Mic Morris Torfaen 10k race scheduled for Sunday, 14 July, in the interest of safety, a series of road closures will be implemented in Blaenavon and Pontypool.

Thursday 27 June 2024

Hard-hitting signs to tackle litter and fly-tipping

Description:: Sixty new signs are to put up in litter and fly-tipping hotspots across the borough in a bid to deter people from dropping or dumping rubbish.

Wednesday 26 June 2024

School wins double award for community work

Description:: Pupils and staff at Cwmbran High School have been given a double award in recognition of their community work.

Tuesday 25 June 2024

Pupils end primary years with joint concert

Description:: More than 300 year six pupils from Welsh language primary schools across Torfaen have held the first joint event to celebrate their move to secondary school.

Monday 24 June 2024

Armed Forces Week

Description:: 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.

Friday 21 June 2024

Scouts turn litter into art

Description:: A scout group from Pontypool has turned items commonly found as litter into a sculpture...

Support the fight against cancer

Description:: Pontypool Park is set to host the 7th annual Cancer Research UK Relay for Life event next month.

Wednesday 19 June 2024

Go Wild in Pontypool

Description:: Did you know that Torfaen supports the most southerly population of Red Grouse in Wales?

Friday 14 June 2024

Local man is Wales' longest-serving blood donor

Description:: Malcolm Evans is the longest service blood donor in Wales - and one of the longest serving donors in the UK!

Thursday 13 June 2024

Carers walk

Description:: More than 50 unpaid carers from across Torfaen came together to take part in a 5K walk to mark Carers Week.

Wednesday 12 June 2024

Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Council to share Chief Executive Officer

Description:: This week councillors at Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen Council agreed to become the first local authorities in Wales to share a Chief Executive Officer

Community Meals driver raises medical alarm

Description:: A member of Torfaen Council's Community Meals Service has been thanked for raising the alarm when he noticed a change in one of his clients.

Tuesday 11 June 2024

Are you registered to vote?

Description:: The UK Parliamentary Election will be held on Thursday 4 July.

International school programme is child's play

Description:: The founder of an international primary school programme has praised a local school.

Friday 7 June 2024

Volunteers keep culture and history alive

Description:: Volunteers have devoted more than 15,000 hours over the past year helping to run the borough's cultural venues.

Wanderlust exhibition launch

Description:: A new exhibition created by children to celebrate their heritage and culture has been unveiled this week.

Thursday 6 June 2024

Putting carers on the map

Description:: Unpaid carers are being asked to submit photos as part of a project to help them feel part of a wider community.

Community praises school facilities

Description:: Community praises school facilities

Friday 31 May 2024

Recycling crew gives first aid

Description:: A woman has thanked a three-man recycling crew who rushed to her aid when she fell.

Children get scooter safety lessons

Description:: Around 80 children have had lessons in how to scoot safely, as part of Torfaen Play Service's Play and Activity Camps this half term.

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Free digital support for businesses

Description:: Businesses are being offered free digital support, thanks to a collaboration between Torfaen Council and a local digital solutions company.

Friday 24 May 2024

Official sod cutting ceremony at Maendy Primary

Description:: Pupils and staff joined Lynne Neagle, the Welsh Government's Cabinet Secretary for Education and MS for Torfaen for the official sod cutting ceremony for the new Maendy Primary School

Thursday 23 May 2024

New campaign to help over 60s live long and prosper

Description:: Thrive - Live Long and Prosper is a new wellness campaign fronted by Torfaen Sports Development which aims to energise residents aged 60 years and above, to stay healthy and active in older age.

School debates over school holidays

Description:: School debates over school holidays

Young people shape council decisions

Description:: 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.

Wednesday 22 May 2024

Multiply your maths skills

Description:: A programme that has helped more than 300 people to improve their numeracy confidence celebrates its first anniversary this National Numeracy Day.

Welsh medium school award is UK first

Description:: As well as the 3Rs - reading, writing and arithmetic - pupils at a primary school in Pontypool have been learning a 4th - reasoned thinking.

Tuesday 21 May 2024

Walk to school scheme has the WOW factor

Description:: Ten primary schools have signed up to a scheme to encourage children to walk, scoot or cycle to school on a regular basis.

Friday 17 May 2024

Foster Carers Celebrated

Description:: More than 160 local authority foster carers across Torfaen have been recognised for their exceptional contributions to the lives of vulnerable children.

Thursday 16 May 2024

Business becomes a Litter Free Zone

Description:: A business has become the latest organisation to sign up to be a Litter Free Zone.

New Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter designs

Description:: Updated plans are to be submitted as part of the £9.3m Pontypool Cultural Hub and Cafe Quarter initiative.

Wednesday 15 May 2024

Fostering moments that matter

Description:: A foster family from Pontypool have spoken of the moment they realised they were making a positive difference to a young person's life.

Tuesday 14 May 2024

Recycling Hubs are changing

Description:: From Friday 24 May, the locations in Torfaen where residents can collect recycling boxes, bags and caddies will change

Key political appointments made at council AGM

Description:: 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.

Monday 13 May 2024

Inspectors praise school's attendance initiative

Description:: Estyn inspectors have praised a secondary school for its attendance reward scheme, which has reduced persistent absenteeism.

Can you bring something to the table?

Description:: This Foster Care Fortnight, 13 - 26 May, Foster Wales Torfaen is calling on people in the area to consider becoming foster carers to support local children and young people in need.

Thursday 9 May 2024

Man jailed for selling cars illegally

Description:: A man has been jailed for three years for selling almost 300 accident-damaged cars to unsuspecting customers.

Wednesday 8 May 2024

Publicly accessible toilet consultation launched

Description:: The first part of a two-part consultation has been launched to improve understanding of the availability and accessibility of toilet facilities across Torfaen.

Friday 3 May 2024

Facebook seller prosecuted for selling counterfeit clothing

Description:: A Facebook trader from Pontypool has pleaded guilty to the sale and possession of counterfeit clothing including North Face, Chanel, Nike and Dior.

Thursday 2 May 2024

Meet and greet resumed at the Household Recycling Centre

Description:: The Household Recycling Centre team has resumed meeting and greeting visitors to the site in New Inn.

Wednesday 1 May 2024

Let it Grow for summer

Description:: Residents are being urged to support No Mow May and leave their lawns uncut this month to help biodiversity and tackle climate change.

Debate team wins inaugural competition

Description:: Debate team wins inaugural competition

Restaurant prosecuted for failing to display food hygiene rating

Description:: A Pontypool restaurant has been prosecuted for failing to clearly display their food hygiene rating...

Tuesday 30 April 2024

Fly-tipping poster competition

Description:: Primary school pupils are being asked to help in the battle against litter and fly-tipping by designing a poster.

Monday 29 April 2024

Dementia friendly sports programme

Description:: An innovative sports programme is supporting dementia sufferers to relive their favourite sports and help them live happier and more active lifestyles.

Thursday 25 April 2024

Nappy Library launches in Torfaen

Description:: Did you know that in the first year of their life a baby will produce around 78 bin bags full of disposable nappies?...

Cwmbran Investment moves a step closer

Description:: During 2023, the UK Government announced a £20 million allocation for Cwmbran Town Centre as part of their Long Term Plans (LTP) for town centres

Tuesday 23 April 2024

New play provision unveiled for families

Description:: A new play facility to support parents and children under the age of eleven has been opened today at Pontypool Civic Centre.

Bridge repair plan approved

Description:: Today, councillors approved plans to repair a section of the A472 where it crosses the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal have been approved...

Age-friendly status plans

Description:: Plans are being drawn up for Torfaen to be named an Age-Friendly Community by the World Health Organisation.

Monday 22 April 2024

Councils consider Joint Chief Executive

Description:: 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

Friday 19 April 2024

Grant that seeks to unite cultures and celebrate diversity opens

Description:: A grant aimed at funding projects that help bring communities together, has opened.

Inspectors praise inclusive school

Description:: Inspectors praise inclusive school

Monday 15 April 2024

Spring Clean success

Description:: Plastic bottles, crisp packets, vapes, a broken E-Scooter, and a car head rest are just some of the items of rubbish picked up as part of Torfaen's annual Spring Clean.

Friday 12 April 2024

Get ready for the Mic Morris Torfaen 10K

Description:: Hundreds of runners are gearing up for this year's Mic Morris Torfaen 10K.

Are you registered?

Description:: The Police and Crime Commissioner elections will be held on Thursday 2 May.

Pontypool shop ordered to close for three weeks

Description:: A shop in Pontypool town centre has been ordered to close for three weeks...

Tuesday 9 April 2024

Easter fun with Torfaen Play

Description:: Over 1,000 children have taken part in a fun-filled Easter half term break, thanks to Torfaen Council's Play Service.

Thursday 28 March 2024

Irresponsible dog owner prosecuted

Description:: A Torfaen resident has been prosecuted after allowing her dog to continue to bark, despite being served with a Noise Abatement Notice.

Temporary road closure

Description:: Between Wednesday 03 April – Friday 05 April and Monday 15 April – Wednesday 17 April a section of Brangwyn Avenue, Llantarnam, will be closed to install a new zebra crossing on a raised platform.

Cardiff Capital Region's 'Regionally Unleashed' breakfast event comes to Cwmbran

Description:: Aimed at SMEs and entrepreneurs, this FREE two-hour event will give you valuable information on the multi-million pound CCR funds that businesses can apply for...

Wednesday 27 March 2024

Pontypool RFC honoured with Freedom of the Borough

Description:: 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

Tuesday 26 March 2024

Schools Rugby Sevens Success

Description:: Last week, Croesyceiliog hosted their first regional schools' rugby sevens tournament

Friday 22 March 2024

Foundry Road tree felling update

Description:: We would like to inform residents that the necessary felling of diseased Ash trees, and other trees posing a risk to the highway along Foundry Road, Abersychan, have been successfully completed.

Council cemeteries service consultation

Description:: A public consultation has been launched focusing on the way the Council manages its cemeteries service...

Residents invited to shape delivery of community services

Description:: 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.

Thursday 21 March 2024

Pupil wins cash for new car

Description:: A pupil has successfully applied for funding to purchase a new car for his school...

Cracking down on counterfeit goods

Description:: A Cwmbran business owner has pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit mobile phone covers...

New partnership created to boost funding opportunities for Third Sector groups

Description:: A new partnership, "Connecting Torfaen," has been formed to increase funding opportunities for Torfaen's Third Sector...

Monday 18 March 2024

Easter recycling and waste collections

Description:: Crews will be working the Easter bank holidays this year so there are no changes to collection days...

Lights, camera, attendance!

Description:: Pupils from Coed Eva Primary School, in Cwmbran, and Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw, in Pontypool, have taken part in a new film encouraging families to avoid taking holidays during term-time.

Friday 15 March 2024

Survey success for schools

Description:: More than 80 per cent of Torfaen primary schools have taken part in a recent active travel survey – the highest number across Wales...

Thursday 14 March 2024

Be Mighty. Recycle – Let's get Wales to number 1!

Description:: Here in Wales we're proud recyclers, and that's made us the third best recyclers IN THE WORLD...

Wednesday 13 March 2024

Blaenavon's Broad Street memories digitally preserved

Description:: Tapestries capturing memories of shops and businesses on Blaenavon Broad Street have been turned into a new digital and audio exhibition...

Monday 11 March 2024

Torfaen schools ready to celebrate 15 years of UK's largest travel to school challenge

Description:: This week marks the start of the Big Walk and Wheel fortnight which aims to encourage school children to travel to school actively...

Friday 8 March 2024

Gold for sibling sports stars

Description:: Olivia and Myles Taylor, a sister and brother duo from Pontypool, have been making waves in the world of Brazilian Jujitsu, thanks to the support of the Torfaen Mic Morris Trust.

Wednesday 6 March 2024

Spring clean 2024 starts soon

Description:: The Torfaen Spring Clean 2024 is due to start Saturday 30 March at Pontypool Park at 11am

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