Torfaen County Borough Council

Space is needed for larger dogs to be exercised councillors have been told.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Call to provide a space for larger dogs to exercise to be considered

Emotional support dogs, such as Australian labradoodle Indie who comforts pupils at a school in Scotland, aren't allowed inside Torfaen council buildings including Pontypool's Civic Centre.

Emotional support dogs, such as Australian labradoodle Indie who comforts pupils at a school in Scotland, aren't allowed inside Torfaen council buildings including Pontypool's Civic Centre.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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No welcome for emotional support dogs at council buildings

Cllr Richard Clark, top, was asked by Cllr David Thomas to explain comments made about Cwmbran High which remains in special measures.

Cllr Richard Clark, top, was asked by Cllr David Thomas to explain comments made about Cwmbran High which remains in special measures.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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'No prediction' on when school will be removed from special measures

Work to repair this bridge that is part of the A472 south of Pontypool will cost more than £1m.

Work to repair this bridge that is part of the A472 south of Pontypool will cost more than £1m.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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'Crucial' dual carriageway work approved but repair costs pass £1m mark in five years

The Congress Theatre in Cwmbran where the town centre can benefit from a £20m fund.

The Congress Theatre in Cwmbran where the town centre can benefit from a £20m fund.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Work to start on spending town's £20m 'surprise' funding package

Stephen Vickers is currently chief executive at Torfaen Borough Council and he could occupy the same role at neighbouring Blaenau Gwent.

Stephen Vickers is currently chief executive at Torfaen Borough Council and he could occupy the same role at neighbouring Blaenau Gwent.

Blaenau Gwent County Council

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Gwent councils' savings plan could see them share a boss

Torfaen's director for social services Jason O'Brien and Cllr Lucy Williams.

Torfaen's director for social services Jason O'Brien and Cllr Lucy Williams.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Radical plan for children's care 'up in the air' following change of first minister

Grave stones in a church yard.

Grave stones in a church yard.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Cost of burying loved one in Gwent borough increases for first time in four years

A common pipistrelle bat of the type and a general view of the entrance to Cwmffrwdoer Primary School

A common pipistrelle bat of the type and a general view of the entrance to Cwmffrwdoer Primary School

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council admitted failing to protect bats and avoided court prosecution

A council took action after a fence was put up at this site in Cwmbran.

A council took action after a fence was put up at this site in Cwmbran.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Homeowner allowed to continue to use historic canal lock land as garden

Top Torfaen's attempt at correcting the sign, by adding the Welsh words for 'leading to' that was unacceptable as the English was placed first and bottom the sign with the Welsh text first.

Top Torfaen's attempt at correcting the sign, by adding the Welsh words for 'leading to' that was unacceptable as the English was placed first and bottom the sign with the Welsh text first.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Welsh and English were put the wrong way round on street name signs

A construction health and safety training course was delayed due to problems recruiting a tutor.

A construction health and safety training course was delayed due to problems recruiting a tutor.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Struggle to recruit tutors due to casual contracts and lack of full time posts

Abersychan School.

Abersychan School.

Torfaen County Borough Council

School's £2m 3G sports pitch will have stands for spectators

Giant puppets during a previous World Heritage Day parade in Blaenavon.

Giant puppets during a previous World Heritage Day parade in Blaenavon.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Event to celebrate town's World Heritage status is set to return this year

A council is writing off school dinner debts.

A council is writing off school dinner debts.

Free school meals

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More than £10,000 in school dinner debts written off by one Gwent council

Cwmbran High School.

Cwmbran High School.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Education chief 'pleased' with school despite it being SIX YEARS in special measures

Data on performance at Cwmbran High, Croesyceiliog, West Mon School and others in Torfaen has been released.

Data on performance at Cwmbran High, Croesyceiliog, West Mon School and others in Torfaen has been released.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Second council complains school exams data is too complicated to understand

The Torfaen Learning Zone in Cwmbran.

The Torfaen Learning Zone in Cwmbran.

College places could be found for pupils set to leave school without qualifications

Councillor Stuart Ashley who has raised concerns about parking over dropped kerbs.

Councillor Stuart Ashley who has raised concerns about parking over dropped kerbs.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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'Every time I look at a dropped kerb there seems to be a car parked across them'

A traffic enforcement car is already used in Newport, now another Gwent council is considering investing in one.

A traffic enforcement car is already used in Newport, now another Gwent council is considering investing in one.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Another Gwent council could invest in a camera car to catch disobedient motorists

Torfaen Borough Council employs civil enforcement officers who can issue parking tickets and fines for dog fouling among other offences.

Torfaen Borough Council employs civil enforcement officers who can issue parking tickets and fines for dog fouling among other offences.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Council wardens can wait hours for police if they need to take a suspect's name

David Thomas (left) asked why Labour leader Anthony Hunt only picks councillors from Labour, which was given a majority by Torfaen voters, for his cabinet.

David Thomas (left) asked why Labour leader Anthony Hunt only picks councillors from Labour, which was given a majority by Torfaen voters, for his cabinet.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Leader quizzed over why dominant Labour Party holds all seats on council cabinet

There are currently no parking charges in Torfaen but the prospect was raised at a council meeting.

There are currently no parking charges in Torfaen but the prospect was raised at a council meeting.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council would 'kick itself in the foot' if it charged for parking in Cwmbran

There is concern that Blue Badge disabled parking permits are being misused and even sold illegally.

There is concern that Blue Badge disabled parking permits are being misused and even sold illegally.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Concern at 'widespread misuse' of Blue Badge parking permits and black-market trade

Nigel Aurelius who has had responsibility for finance at Torfaen's Civic Centre for nearly 20 years.

Nigel Aurelius who has had responsibility for finance at Torfaen's Civic Centre for nearly 20 years.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Finance chief to bow out after helping set council tax demand for the final time

Council leader Anthony Hunt, left holding a football, with pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw where the council is investigating £1.65m in a 3G sports pitch.

Council leader Anthony Hunt, left holding a football, with pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw where the council is investigating £1.65m in a 3G sports pitch.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Target to boost number of Welsh speakers agreed as figures show dip over 10 years

Blaenavon, top, and Henllys, bottom, are at opposite ends of the council tax demand in Torfaen.

Blaenavon, top, and Henllys, bottom, are at opposite ends of the council tax demand in Torfaen.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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The areas paying the most and least council tax in Torfaen this year revealed

Stephen Vickers is the highest earner at Torfaen County Borough Council.

Stephen Vickers is the highest earner at Torfaen County Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council

New hourly rate for council's lowest paid staff to be introduced from April

A foul-mouthed rant by Cllr Sue Malson (left) was caught on video

A foul-mouthed rant by Cllr Sue Malson (left) was caught on video

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Call for social media training after video of councillor's foul-mouthed rant

Tennis courts in Cwmbran are being upgraded but there's no decision on whether a charge will be introduced.

Tennis courts in Cwmbran are being upgraded but there's no decision on whether a charge will be introduced.

Lawn Tennis Association

All options being considered for future of free-to-use tennis courts

A council tax increase of £1.41 a week has been compared to less than a cup of coffee or half a pint of beer but equivalent to three loaves of bread.

A council tax increase of £1.41 a week has been compared to less than a cup of coffee or half a pint of beer but equivalent to three loaves of bread.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council tax increase is less than 'half a pint of beer' or 'three loaves of bread'

Olena Avramchuk lives in Blaenavon with her daughter Mariia

Olena Avramchuk lives in Blaenavon with her daughter Mariia

Torfaen County Borough Council

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'What could I do? I was dying': Ukrainian refugee talks about war and Wales

Cllr Richard Clark has warned a replacement Maendy Primary School won't solve traffic problems in the area.

Cllr Richard Clark has warned a replacement Maendy Primary School won't solve traffic problems in the area.

Torfaen County Borough Council

New £17m primary won't solve school traffic problems says top councillor

A one stop shop support service for businesses is promoted on social media and through meetings (Alamy/PA)

A one stop shop support service for businesses is promoted on social media and through meetings (Alamy/PA)

Torfaen County Borough Council

Service helping businesses to start and grow 'performing well' in its first year

Blaenavon Town Council's base.

Blaenavon Town Council's base.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Town council opposes plan to reduce its membership

Torfaen Civic Centre.

Torfaen Civic Centre.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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'Joint lowest council tax increase in Wales' on the cards for borough residents

The pergola, wooden posts, at the front of this decking will have to removed along with most of the decking in front of the first post nearest to the property.

The pergola, wooden posts, at the front of this decking will have to removed along with most of the decking in front of the first post nearest to the property.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Planning dispute over decking running for nearly six years finally resolved

Council tax bills from April are being discussed at Torfaen Civic Centre in Pontypool.

Council tax bills from April are being discussed at Torfaen Civic Centre in Pontypool.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council set to recommend expected council tax rise payable from April

Show me the way Longjumeau , signs pointing the way to Pontypool's twin towns are to be relocated.

Show me the way Longjumeau , signs pointing the way to Pontypool's twin towns are to be relocated.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Signs pointing the way to twin towns to be moved by yards after near year long search

Crownbridge School, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran

Crownbridge School, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran

Torfaen County Borough Council

School extension delayed by a year is to have extra solar panels on its roof

Funding for research into how inequalities impact health care has been awarded.

Funding for research into how inequalities impact health care has been awarded.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council to receive £4.5m to look at how poverty impacts health in this part of Gwent

An image showing how the new two storey Maendy Primary School will look.

An image showing how the new two storey Maendy Primary School will look.

Torfaen County Borough Council

New school building could still have to clear flooding hurdle after council approval

Cllr Sue Morgan is responsible for finance at Torfaen Borough Council.

Cllr Sue Morgan is responsible for finance at Torfaen Borough Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council's budget 'likely to be the envy of local government' but 'still not enough'

Harry Spiro's story has featured on the Valleys Voices podcast

Harry Spiro's story has featured on the Valleys Voices podcast

Holocaust Memorial Day

Harry Spiro lost family members and lived in concentration camps after Nazi invasion

Food waste and recycling ready for collection in Pontypool.

Food waste and recycling ready for collection in Pontypool.

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Firms will have to recycle if using council waste collections ahead of tough new law

The Springboard Centre at Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran.

The Springboard Centre at Llantarnam Park, Cwmbran.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council investment to turn around fortunes of loss-making business centre

Pearl House, in Pontypool, is being redeveloped to provide additional temporary housing and support for homeless people.

Pearl House, in Pontypool, is being redeveloped to provide additional temporary housing and support for homeless people.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Council is one of only two in Wales to have achieved homelessness goal

A brown food waste bin waiting for collection in Pontypool.

A brown food waste bin waiting for collection in Pontypool.

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'Back to the drawing board' as £2m recycling centre plan binned

Torfaen's Civic Centre in Pontypool.

Torfaen's Civic Centre in Pontypool.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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Gwent council expects to have a spare £1m at the end of the financial year

180m high turbines planned for Llanhilleth would be taller than The Tower, Cwmbran (left) but the same height as the Gherkin skyscraper in central London.

180m high turbines planned for Llanhilleth would be taller than The Tower, Cwmbran (left) but the same height as the Gherkin skyscraper in central London.

Blaenau Gwent County Council

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Turbines planned for mountain would be taller than town's iconic tower block

A view of Mynydd Llanhilleth Common looking south east.

A view of Mynydd Llanhilleth Common looking south east.

Torfaen County Borough Council

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'Negative impacts' of windfarm that could create hundreds of construction jobs

A formula used for sharing out more than £68m a year to schools is to be tweaked.

A formula used for sharing out more than £68m a year to schools is to be tweaked.

Torfaen County Borough Council

Council will simplify system for sharing out more than £68m a year to schools

Visitors to Torfaen council's planning website have been unable to access information.

Visitors to Torfaen council's planning website have been unable to access information.

Blaenau Gwent County Council

Council staff working from home could still access plans while website was down

Figures have shown the most common cause of sick days at a Gwent council.

Figures have shown the most common cause of sick days at a Gwent council.

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The most common reasons workers at a Gwent council called in sick last year

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