The Torfaen Summer of Fun 2024 awards were held today. Katy Allen won the Torfaen Play Service long-service award, Best Inclusion Site went to Victory Church, Cwmbran, and Best Overall Site went to Our Lady of the Angels, Cwmbran.

Is your child starting secondary school in September? Check their eligibility for Free School Meals and the School Essentials Grant. Your school will get extra funding too. Claim what’s yours: orlo.uk/IGlYp #FeedTheirFuture

🌍♻️ Share Your Views on Repair and Re-use! ♻️🌍 Help shape a sustainable future in Wales! Visit orlo.uk/MxwPT to join the consultation. 🌱✨ #Sustainability #RepairAndReuse

Our next People’s Panel is taking place at 6pm on Tuesday 17th September. Come along to the council chambers at the Civic Centre, Pontypool, to get involved. For more info, send a question or suggest future topics visit Get Involved Torfaen. orlo.uk/3Ru12

The School Essentials Grant is available from reception through to year 11 to help with school costs like uniform and sports kit. Check your child’s eligibility for up to £200 of support. For more information: orlo.uk/YsooH #FeedTheirFuture

Good luck to all the children (and their parents!) starting primary or secondary school for the first-time next week. We hope you enjoy it! #NotInMissOut

Get Involved Torfaen is our online home to all consultations about council policy and strategy. It’s a chance to have your say. Register for the latest news and find out about the People’s Panel. Sign up today and get involved! orlo.uk/9zY3P

The football season is back underway. Your team's players won't be late for match day. #dontbelate #NotInMissOut

All children in primary school can enjoy Universal Primary Free School Meals. Now it’s time to get your child’s uniform, sports kit, and other school essentials in the bag. Check eligibility for the School Essentials Grant: orlo.uk/9hYEK #FeedTheirFuture

Do you know someone of State Pension Age (66+) on a low income who would welcome extra money? They could be missing out on an average of £3,900 a year. orlo.uk/TTy3O #PensionCreditWeekofAction

📢 Join the People’s Panel 📢 🗓️ Tuesday, 17th Sept, 6pm-8pm 📍 Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Pontypool Discussing the budget, scrutiny, and latest consultations. Everyone welcome! More info: orlo.uk/rw2QU #CommunityEngagement #Torfaen #HaveYourSay

Our next People’s Panel is taking place at 6pm on Tuesday 17th September. Come along to the council chambers at the Civic Centre, Pontypool, to get involved. For more info, send a question or suggest future topics visit Get Involved Torfaen. orlo.uk/jViVU

If your child’s starting primary school, they will be entitled to Universal Primary Free School Meals. But did you know that further support is available? Check eligibility for the School Essentials Grant: orlo.uk/jCIyj #FeedTheirFuture

Dads Jack Andrews and Nathan Wood have become friends and gym buddies, thanks to the For Dads By Dads programme. Find out about the next programme which starts this week: orlo.uk/L7tSL

Step Up, Walkers! 👣 🌄 Walkers, lace up those boots! Torfaen’s footpaths await your opinions. Visit Get Involved Torfaen and contribute to the Rights of Way consultation by 5/10/24. orlo.uk/D6rxu

Join Techniquest for a FREE immersive 360° mesmerising journey inside a mobile inflatable planetarium dome on Saturday 14 September at Pontypool Indoor Market Booking is essential. Parents can attend but also need to book a space. Book your space here orlo.uk/hHC27

Members of Torfaen Access Forum have been helping to identify suitable locations for new seating along the canal. The Torfaen Access Forum, which represents people with disabilities, is looking for new members. Contact [email protected]

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published initial plans to change the Senedd constituencies in Wales. For more information and to have your say visit: orlo.uk/ZPyMT

Pontypool Civic Centre will be lit red on Saturday alongside other public buildings in Wales to mark World Duchenne Awareness Day. Find out more: orlo.uk/WeB6F

🌍♻️ Share Your Views on Repair and Re-use! ♻️🌍 Help shape a sustainable future in Wales! Visit orlo.uk/7wkbc to join the consultation. 🌱✨ #Sustainability #RepairAndReuse