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BANK HOLIDAY - There are NO changes to waste and recycling collections over the bank holiday period.
Changes to office opening hours are available here.
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- If you ride your off-road motor vehicle around Torfaen the chances are that you are breaking the law.
- If any services are disrupted due to the weather conditions we will update you here
- This page provides information on what to do in the case of an emergency
- Severe weather such as gales, floods, snowfall and extremes of temperatures can cause damage to homes, businesses, put lives at risk and can disrupt transportation and local services. Torfaen County Borough Council plays an important part in assessing the risks associated with severe weather and the co-ordinated response needed in the recovery from any severe weather event.
- Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a management process that helps manage the risks to the smooth running of an organisation or a delivery of a service, ensuring it can continue to operate to the extent required in the event of disruption.
- There are two railway stations located in Torfaen, one in Pontypool and one in Cwmbran
- The green bin is for all your green garden waste and is collected every two weeks (March to November)
- To run most skin piercing or tattooing businesses, including acupuncture, ear piercing and electrolysis (whether from premises or mobile), a licence must be obtained from your local authority. You may be exempt if you are a regulated health care professional.
- Abandoned shopping trolleys can be more than just an eyesore. If left in an inappropriate place they can be a hazard to pedestrians, cyclists and road users, as well as attracting fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour. The local supermarkets in Torfaen make their own arrangements for their own abandoned trollies, this is carried out by a private company called Trolleywise.
- All local councils now have to produce an annual Food Safety Service Plan, which outlines what we are doing to ensure food safety.
- Giving up your own home and moving into a residential care home is a very big step for anyone to take. Like any important decision, it needs careful thought and you should not rush into it. All residential care homes offer personal care for people who are no longer able to live at home, even with support. Nursing homes provide nursing care in addition to personal care and must have qualified nursing staff on duty at all times
- Giving up your own home and moving into a residential care home is a very big step for anyone to take. Like any important decision, it needs careful thought and you should not rush into it. All residential care homes offer personal care for people who are no longer able to live at home, even with support. Nursing homes provide nursing care in addition to personal care and must have qualified nursing staff on duty at all times.
Last Modified: 05/12/2018
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