Over 50 Torfaen establishments boast top hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency, ensuring very good standards. Torfaen Pubs and Clubs Achieve Top Food Hygiene Ratings These places got the best food hygiene score. The Food Standards Agency gave them five stars. This means hygiene is “very good” there. They also list when the FSA…
Foster Wales launches a campaign to recruit local carers, aiming to keep children connected to their communities. Foster Wales Campaign Aims to Recruit More Local Foster Carers Foster Wales promotes local fostering over other options. They highlight support and social worker connections. Wales seeks to stop for-profit agencies fostering kids. Exceptions may occur in special…
Torfaen Council releases list of roads where 20mph zones will be removed following feedback and review. Torfaen Roads See 20mph Zones Removed After Council List Confirmed The council listened to feedback before making changes. This happened after the 20mph limit started on September 17, 2023. It has been almost two years since they started listening.…
Council tax rises 4.95%. Funds allocated for roads, dog fouling, and social care after public feedback on budget. Torfaen Council Tax Increase: Dog Poo Action and Road Repairs Planned Torfaen council will clean the streets. This follows public feedback on budget plans. Council leader Anthony Hunt made the promise. Council tax will increase by 4.95…
Council approved extensions, tree work, and discharged building conditions in February for various properties. Torfaen Council Approves Latest Planning Applications This Month I saw the council approved some building stuff. It happened the week of February 10th. A front extension got approved for 36 Caernarvon Crescent. Construction needs to start within five years. They have…
Cans, plastics, cartons now go in a red bag; glass, paper stay in the black box. Council aims for faster, cleaner collections. Torfaen Recycling Changes: New Red Bag System for Cans, Plastics Hey, I read about Torfaen’s new recycling system. The newspaper addressed common questions locals have. They gave everyone a red bag for cans,…
Torfaen Council made key planning decisions, approving a holiday let but rejecting pool building conversions. Torfaen Approvals Include Holiday Let, Rejection of Pool Building Plan Here’s what happened the week of February 3rd. They approved a change at 28 Sycamore Road. This was about a window, door, screen and glass issue. This change lets more…
Council opposes RWE wind turbines near Blaenavon fearing visual impact on the UNESCO World Heritage site. Council Set to Oppose Wind Turbines Near Blaenavon Heritage Site Blaenavon got a UNESCO award way back in 2000. Wind farms might now threaten that status. A company, RWE, wants to put up some wind turbines. They could be…
Discover the most affordable streets in Torfaen for property buyers in 2024, with sales from £5,000 to £60,000. Affordable Property Hotspots Discover The Cheapest Streets In Torfaen Hey, check this out! Property data shows some very cheap sales in Torfaen. Wimbourne Rise in Cwmbran had a sale for only £5,000. This street uses the NP44…