The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act 2015 acknowledges citizen involvement, or engagement, as being central to the design and delivery of public services, and Torfaen council’s third Corporate Plan sets out how the council intends to work together with the communities we serve to create an...More
In December 2016 the council bought the derelict iron works site in Abersychan known as the British, bringing it back into public ownership after more than 30 years of uncertainty in the private sector.
At 1300 acres, the British is the largest remaining site of industrial dereliction in...More
This is a survey for anybody who lives in or visits Torfaen, who has an interest in the availability and/or accessibility of toilets outside of their own home.
You may be somebody who just needs to use public toilets regularly, or somebody who requires specific features from...More
Under the Gambling Act 2005, Torfaen County Borough Council is responsible for licensing and overseeing local gambling premises, and we are required to publish a policy that sets out how we will carry out our responsibilities under the act.
Our current Gambling Act policy will cease to...More
Torfaen is currently consulting on its Play Sufficiency Assessment. It is a requirement by Welsh Government that every local authority in Wales carries out the assessment every 3 years.
The assessment looks at a wide scope of topics linked to the concept of play. This...More
Every week the Council provides a food waste recycling service for all homes. Residents who use this service can reduce the amount of food waste in the purple lidded skinny bins that are collected every 2 weeks. The Council wants to increase the amount of food waste that is collected and the...More
Your views of childcare A survey of parents and carers by Torfaen County Borough Council
If you have a child or children aged birth to 14 years (or 18 if disabled) then please complete this questionnaire
This questionnaire forms part of a review of Childcare Demand...More
In July 2017, the Public Health (Wales) Act 2017 set out a range of practical actions for improving and protecting health; Part 8 of the Act made it an obligation for local authorities to produce Local Toilets Strategies.
An assessment of need in relation to toilets in Torfaen has been...More
On Monday 14 January, Torfaen Council opened statutory consultation on proposals to extend the age range of pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw.
The proposals for consultation which are now live, will extend the age range of pupils at Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw from the current 11-18 to 3-18 from...More
Pontypool Park is an important environmental, leisure and cultural venue within the town and therefore you are invited to comment on proposals to the rugby grounds area within the park.
The Park is owned by Torfaen County Borough Council and, when it was transferred to the Council, the...More
Building upon the recent regeneration developments in Blaenavon, funding has been secured to target key properties within the Town. This new scheme is called the Townscape Heritage Programme. Running alongside the refurbishment of buildings using conservation methods, there will be a three...More
The five local authorities in Gwent are exploring the feasibility of introducing more electric vehicle charging points across the area. Providing electric vehicle charging points will help us work towards a greener, cleaner environment.
The Councils wants to hear the views of...More
The Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal Adventure Triangle project has identified the Pontymoile canal basin as an important development hub, which can offer new leisure activities for local people and visitors. The aim is to offer canal related activities and access along the canal...More
We undertake an annual survey to assist us in planning our training programme for the forthcoming year.
The questions should be completed in discussion with your staff (if applicable) and linked to your setting development plan and/or your CIW/Estyn reports.
The analysis has been put...More
Dadansoddiad Anghenion Hyfforddiant Blynyddoedd Cynnar Torfaen 2019/2020
Rydym yn ymgymryd ag arolwg blynyddol i’n cynorthwyo ni i gynllunio ein rhaglen hyfforddiant ar gyfer y flwyddyn sydd i ddod.
Dylai’r cwestiynau gael eu cwblhau mewn trafodaeth gyda’ch staff (os...More
An identified need within the health and social care sector is the recruitment and retention of good home care staff. We have created a career pathway visual (in the form of a road map) that aims to inform citizens about the entry level opportunities and career progression within the social...More
Whether it's investing more into making the borough cleaner and greener, supporting vulnerable people in the community or improving the standards in our schools, we're committed to making Torfaen a better place for our residents.
And with budgets under more and more...More
Torfaen County Borough Council is preparing a review of the Local Development Plan (LDP) which will identify where new developments will go for the next 15 years.
As part of this review it is necessary to look at all the open spaces in Torfaen to ensure we have enough, and that...More
Torfaen Adult Social Care Wellbeing Teams are committed to tackling loneliness and would be interested to hear your views.
Your answers will help us get a better understanding of how people experience loneliness in Torfaen and we can work with you to try and overcome this. ...More
Torfaen County Borough Council are proud to include 'FAIR' as one of our corporate values. We believe a fairer future is one where everyone has the opportunity to lead healthy, independent lives regardless of who you are, where you live, what you earn or any additional challenges you face....More
The Gwent Career College Consortium is a unique holistic approach that supports the development, qualification and recruitment of health and social care workers in Gwent . Established by the Regional Partnership Team and Coleg Gwent this work programme brings together Anuerin Bevan University ...More
Litter is a concern to everyone in Torfaen and creates a significant cost to the council each year.
Maintaining a cleaner, greener Torfaen is a priority within the council’s Corporate Plan. Whilst it would be unrealistic to expect a completely litter free borough, the council’s vision is...More
The sports pitch at Clapham Terrace, Forgeside, Blaenavon is an important leisure venue within Forgeside and you are invited to comment on the Council’s proposal to lease the site to Forge Side RFC Ltd. The land is owned and managed by Torfaen County Borough Council and is currently under...More