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Gen X men, we need you.

If you’re aged 40-60 we’d like you to tell us what would get you more active? What fitness, sport, activities would get you onboard?

Tell us at https://t.co/gn6EO6BQk8 to complete the five-minute survey by 30/6/26

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Men aged 40-60! How active are you?

We want to know what activities you’d love to take part in.

Your suggestions will help shape a brand new programme focused on improving men’s health and wellbeing.

Visit https://t.co/dy1VaFgt9i to complete the five-minute survey.

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A woman from Pontypool has been convicted of animal welfare offences and illegal dog breeding. 

https://t.co/tYK2XoJoj2

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A new process to ensure children educated at home receive a suitable education has seen an increase in parents providing the required information.

Read more: https://t.co/bybvWB8yxV

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Five new sensory rooms have opened across Torfaen, further expanding access to inclusive, therapeutic environments for children with complex needs, thanks to Torfaen Council’s Play Service.

Full story: https://t.co/8q9fKGwgFv

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Last year your views helped update the Torfaen’s Active Travel Network Map (ATNM).

We’ve taken the feedback onboard, so now it’s time to take a final look and let us know what you think.

Visit https://t.co/FnvCuZGxcd to share your views no later than midnight on 31/7/26

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Every five years, the council must assess the accommodation needs of the local Gypsy Traveller population.

All members of the community are invited to take part.

Please contact Brett Korshaven on [email protected] or 01495 762200 by Wednesday September 30.

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Following reports of people swimming in Garn Lakes, Blaenavon, in last month's heatwave, we'd like to remind people that swimming in the lakes is prohibited.  

This is because parts of the lakes are unsafe and it's a designated nature reserve.

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Blueprint for Growth is a new draft strategy that needs your feedback.

It aims to make Torfaen an even better place to invest in, visit, do business in, and of course to live and work in.

Find out more and share your views by visiting https://t.co/yxfNGNnAkZ by 30/6/26.

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A man has been fined for failing to assist with a fly-tipping investigation after the front section of a vehicle was abandoned in a Blaenavon car park.

https://t.co/4QmV22CxWr

#FighttheFlytippers

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Are you renting a home from a private landlord in Torfaen?

We’d like to hear about your experiences of living in the private rented sector by taking part in a short, anonymous survey https://t.co/ViV5rREQKt

The consultation now closes 20/7/26.

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It's #LonelinessAwareness Week

We'd like you to nominate local benches on walking and cycling routes to become Happy to Chat benches. They'd have a new plaque added, to encourage people to stop and chat.
Visit: https://t.co/HWHMlX9t3b to add your suggestion!

#TorfaenDeal

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A new community café in Cwmbran is helping to combat social isolation and improve wellbeing by bringing people together in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Full story: https://t.co/wmYaSB4hoC

#LonelinessAwarenessWeek #TorfaenDeal

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For more info email: [email protected]

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🚶‍♀️Our Active Travel team would like your views on improving the safety of walking, wheeling and cycling on Middle Coedcae at Blaenavon Heritage VC Primary School. 🚲

Share your feedback: Drop-in session at Blaenvon Resource Centre (NP4 9AW) on Tues 30 June (1pm-6pm).

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Last year your views helped update the Torfaen’s Active Travel Network Map (ATNM).

We’ve taken the feedback onboard, so now it’s time to take a final look and let us know what you think.

Visit https://t.co/TVXFetzBHz to share your views no later than midnight on 31/7/26

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Gen X men, we need you.

If you’re aged 40-60 we’d like you to tell us what would get you more active? What fitness, sport, activities would get you onboard?

Tell us at https://t.co/h4VQDF0jND to complete the five-minute survey by 30/6/26

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CLOSING TONIGHT

There’s still time to share your feedback on the Cemeteries Service.
Your responses will help continue improvements.

The survey, which closes at midnight tonight, can be found at https://t.co/ByJ7ESLdrq

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CLOSING TOMORROW

There’s still time to share your feedback on the Cemeteries Service.
Your responses will help continue improvements.

The survey, which closes at midnight tomorrow, can be found at https://t.co/cIb7V2POOP

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TODAY! 🌞 Come along to #CwmbranBigEvent for free family fun at the Boating Lake. We’ll be there with our Deal Village from noon until 5pm.
Come and talk to us about your community and how you’d like to get more involved in making positive changes. 🤩
@CwmbranCouncil