A PLAN to priorities new technology by offering more services online won’t mean an end to face-to-face and telephone help, councillors have been told.

TRIBUTES have been paid to the first-ever clerk of Pontypool Community Council, who held the post for 37 years before her retirement.

ACTION could be taken to address issues caused by taxi drivers working for multiple apps or operators at once, but councillors have said there is no simple solution.

A CALL to “embarrass” people to prevent alleged misuse of food banks has been criticised amid fears it could deter those in need from seeking help.

A LABOUR councillor has claimed some people using food banks “do not need them” and even treat them as a joke.

Two candidates have been nominated for a vacancy with Croesyceiliog and Llanyrafon Community Council.

Residents asked Torfaen Council’s licensing team to investigate 13 allegations of illegal dog breeding from October 2022 to March 2023.

A taxi driver in Torfaen has been fined for smoking in his car.

Torfaen Council’s licensing team received two complaints from members of the public about taxi drivers allegedly working while “under the influence of alcohol”.

Torfaen Council didn’t spend any money on coronation events for King Charles III.