A NEW finance chief is in place at Torfaen Borough Council ahead of the retirement of the authority’s deputy chief executive.
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Tafarn Newydd play service: Councillors told charity bid was £50,000 over contract value
THE closure of a play service in Torfaen for children with additional needs was “unavoidable” on cost grounds, councillors have been told.
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Torfaen councillors discuss means-testing of Winter Fuel Payments
TORFAEN’S Labour-run council will lead a drive to encourage take-up of Pension Credit due to the means-testing of the Winter Fuel Payments.
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Torfaen householders urged to share spare recycling boxes with neighbours
HOUSEHOLDERS have been urged to share spare recycling boxes with their neighbours or keep them for additional waste at Christmas.
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No neighbours object to deputy leader’s house extension application
AN extension to the private home of Torfaen council’s deputy with a new bathroom and walk-in wardrobe has been approved by councillors.
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Author writes children’s book to raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance
A Caerleon resident has written a book to “honour” the memory of her twin brother and raise money for the Wales Air Ambulance charity.
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Torfaen care home due to close could be taken over
A TORFAEN care home that’s set to close in December could be handed a potential lifeline with a takeover being considered.
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Reform UK councillor accused of trying to rejoin Labour in the summer
One of Wales’ first Reform UK councillors was accused this morning of trying to rejoin Labour during the last few months.
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Human rights pledge into Welsh law delayed
Plans to enshrine international human rights treaties into Welsh law will no longer be brought forward by 2026 despite a manifesto commitment, a committee heard.
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Torfaen police seize motorbike for no insurance
Police officers in Torfaen seized a motorbike after finding its owner didn’t have insurance.