The former RAFA club in Cwmbran has changed and is now Forgehammer Community Interest Company (CIC).

This is a round-up of what’s coming up during March and April (2024) at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran.

NO DECISION has been made on whether charges will be introduced on tennis courts that have historically been free to use when a £220,000 revamp is completed. 

A 48% increase in rent for one-bedroom homes in Torfaen’s private rented sector over the last five years is having an impact on residents’ housing choices, councillors heard.

A rare cross-party consensus emerged as the Senedd united in raising concerns that some community councils have more financial flexibility than the Welsh Government

The Senedd voted to withhold its consent to an “ill-conceived” UK bill amid concerns it amounts to a gagging order and rides roughshod over rights to freedom of speech.

A GWENT council has passed a motion of support for thousands of steelworkers who face losing their jobs at Port Talbot and elsewhere.

Councillors on Cwmbran Community Council’s grants to voluntary organisations committee have given out grants totaling over £37,000 since April last year.

A new street food stall has opened in Cwmbran town centre.

Community councillors in Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon say that flood defences in the area need to be checked and any repairs carried out.