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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
- View the latest job vacancies with Torfaen Council and find out how to apply
- Fly-tipping is the illegal dumping of rubbish or bulky items on land not licensed to receive it. Fly-tipping can be dangerous, pollutes land and waterways and costs the council tax payer significant amounts of money to clear away.
- The Blue Badge Scheme provides a range of parking benefits for disabled people who travel either as drivers or as passengers. The scheme operates across the UK and in the European Union.
- If you wish to use a computer in any of the libraries in Torfaen, you can now book a slot in advance to avoid disappointment. You can book up to 6 days in advance, you can reserve a computer in any Torfaen Library, if you forget what time or library your reservation is for you can check out the find reservations facility
- If you're a homeowner and planning an extension or conversion, you may need a building regulations inspection as well as planning permission. Whereas planning permission is about how a building looks, building regulations make sure your home is structurally safe.
- Because you have chosen a local team they can normally carry out visits on the day you request them if you call before 10am – this is very helpful for your builder as it minimises costly delays
- Mixed age couples are not eligible to make a new claim for Housing Benefit, they must apply for Universal Credit for help to pay their rent
- Under the Mental Capacity (Amendment) Act 2019, Liberty Protection Safeguards will be the new legal framework for authorising a deprivation of liberty for those who lack capacity to consent to their care arrangements.
- After exploring the advice services and online tools in this section, where else can you get help? You can get more advice and download or order a wide range of free publications from many organisations' websites
- Most food business operators starting a new food business must apply for registration with the local authority at least 28 days before doing so. This allows the local authority to risk rate the premises, and to carry out an initial inspection if needed.
Last Modified: 05/12/2018
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