Latest News from Bron Afon

Over 8,500 Trees and Shrubs Planted Across Torfaen by Bron Afon and Torfaen Council

Over 8,500 Trees and Shrubs Planted Across Torfaen by Bron Afon and Torfaen Council

“A lasting impact for our communities to enjoy for years to come”: Bron Afon…

Geradline & Mail: “Our families are over the moon for us.”

Geradline & Mail: “Our families are over the moon for us.”

“Our families are over the moon for us. They think it’s marvellous that we…

Nine brand-new, energy efficient homes at Michael Way in Pontypool

Nine brand-new, energy efficient homes at Michael Way in Pontypool

We are thrilled that customers have moved into their brand-new, energy-efficient homes at Michael…

Praise for community mural designed by local school children.

Praise for community mural designed by local school children.

Our community mural designed by local school children has been praised by the Cabinet…

It’s surely made such a difference to me!

It’s surely made such a difference to me!

“It’s surely made such a difference to me”: Watch the video below as our…

Welsh Housing Standard 2023 Compliance Policy

Welsh Housing Standard 2023 Compliance Policy

The Welsh Government has introduced Welsh Housing Quality Standards 2023 (WHQS23), which are updated…

A brand-new kitchen for Hope GB and Thornhill Community Centre

A brand-new kitchen for Hope GB and Thornhill Community Centre

Here’s a great example of how our community benefit scheme and working with partners…

Catching up with our trades trainees

Catching up with our trades trainees

We believe in keeping our promises and our People Promise is a big one!…

Bron Afon appoints its first senior independent director to the Board 

Bron Afon appoints its first senior independent director to the Board 

Bron Afon is pleased to announce that Jane Pound is appointed as its first…

Welsh Government Regulatory Judgement

Welsh Government Regulatory Judgement

We’re pleased to share our latest Welsh Government Regulatory Judgement As a Registered Social…

Giving back to patients in the community

Giving back to patients in the community

We love a good community story! Nev Brown and Hywel Jones from our Asset…

The Canddo Project

The Canddo Project

The Canddo Project is a community wellbeing group set in the beautiful grounds of…

Your Rent Increase for 2025.

Our rent increase this year is 2.7% from April 2025 in line with Welsh…

Pitch4Pounds: Helping Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make a Difference

Pitch4Pounds: Helping Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make a Difference

We love a happy community story!  Here’s a lovely update from Jayne Curtis, who…

Getting Ready for Christmas: How to Keep Your Decorations Safe and Sparkling

Getting Ready for Christmas: How to Keep Your Decorations Safe and Sparkling

It’s that magical time of year when we start to untangle our fairy lights,…

Glanwern residents enjoy benefits of intergenerational living.

Glanwern residents enjoy benefits of intergenerational living.

Nick Thomas-Symonds MP has visited Bron Afon’s newest independent living development, Glanwern House in…

Help is Here. How to Access Support if you need it.

Help is Here. How to Access Support if you need it.

Support if you are struggling   We know times are tight for many of our…

Safeguarding At Bron Afon

Safeguarding At Bron Afon

At Bron Afon, safeguarding means ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from…

Raising Awareness of Welsh Housing Quality Standard

Raising Awareness of Welsh Housing Quality Standard

At Bron Afon, we are committed to ensuring our homes meet the latest standards…

Bron Afon is starting a 4 day week pilot.

Bron Afon is starting a 4 day week pilot.

Bron Afon will run a six-month pilot of working a 4-day week (4DW) starting…

Our sprinkler system puts out fire in high-rise block

Our sprinkler system puts out fire in high-rise block

The safety and wellbeing of all our customers is our priority.  It is why…

Torfaen politicians visit our new intergenerational housing in Pontypool

Torfaen politicians visit our new intergenerational housing in Pontypool

Lynne Neagle MS and Cllr David Daniels, Torfaen Council’s Executive Member for Adult Services…

How Bron Afon Delivers Value for Money to Our Communities

How Bron Afon Delivers Value for Money to Our Communities

At Bron Afon, our mission is to create safe and strong communities where everyone…

Annual Members’ Meeting

Annual Members’ Meeting

Bron Afon Community Housing’s annual members’ meeting will take place on Friday 23 August…

Are you currently receiving benefits or tax credits? 

Are you currently receiving benefits or tax credits? 

Some benefits and tax credits are ending and being replaced by Universal Credit. Universal…

Changes to Afon Support and Families First

Changes to Afon Support and Families First

We want to share news of changes to some of the services we provide…

Deeds not Words 2024

Deeds not Words 2024

We signed the Deeds Not Words pledge led by housing equalities charity Tai Pawb…

Paying your rent in 2024. It’s a 53-week year 

Paying your rent in 2024. It’s a 53-week year 

Here’s what you need to know.  Bron Afon charge rent every week on a…

Rent 24

Rent 24

Your Rent Increase for 2024. We recognise that this is a financially difficult time…

Bron Afon welcomes new Chair to the Board

Bron Afon welcomes new Chair to the Board

Bron Afon welcomes Craig Nowell as its new Chair of the Board. Bron Afon…

XL Bully Ban. What’s changing?

XL Bully Ban. What’s changing?

On Tuesday 31 October 2023, the UK Government banned the XL Bully breed following…

Andrew Lawrence shares his thoughts

Andrew Lawrence shares his thoughts

As he completes three full terms as Chair of our Board, Andrew Lawrence shares…

Two of our woodland areas receive National Forest For Wales Status

Two of our woodland areas receive National Forest For Wales Status

We are thrilled that two areas of woodland we own in Cwmbran have received…

Navigating The Noise App 2.0

Navigating The Noise App 2.0

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of The Noise App 2.0! This…

What are occupations and why are they so important to us?

What are occupations and why are they so important to us?

We have a fantastic Occupational Therapy (OT) team at Bron Afon, working with customers…

Preventing damp and mould in your home

Preventing damp and mould in your home

Some homes suffer from condensation and damp which can lead to mould. This is…

Disrepair Claims

Disrepair Claims

We are aware that some of you are being approached by disrepair claim companies,…

We’re carrying out asbestos surveys in some of your homes.

We’re carrying out asbestos surveys in some of your homes.

Asbestos, a once commonly used mineral in construction, poses potential health risks if its…

Bron Afon Annual Members Meeting 2023

Bron Afon Annual Members Meeting 2023

We’re inviting our members to be a part of our 2023 annual meeting on…

Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make A Difference.

Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make A Difference.

When evaluating potential agencies, consider their expertise in various aspects of branding and design.

What is Safeguarding?

What is Safeguarding?

The concept of a multi-brand system has gained traction, allowing businesses to manage various…

How to Access Support if you need it.

How to Access Support if you need it.

When everyone understands and believes in the shared goal, they are motivated to work…

Blockchain beyond Bitcoin: real-world use cases

Blockchain beyond Bitcoin: real-world use cases

Putting the customer at the core of your product development ensures relevance and resonance.

Secure your future: a guide to retirement planning

Secure your future: a guide to retirement planning

Students must be equipped with the skills to navigate the digital world effectively, including…

Our brand new, energy efficient flats!

Our brand new, energy efficient flats!

Our brand new, energy efficient flats at Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran. We’re thrilled that…

We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank.

We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank.

We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank, which distributes food from its central…

ASB Awareness Week 2023

ASB Awareness Week 2023

It’s ASB (Anti Social Behaviour Awarenes) Week. It’s ASB (Anti Social Behaviour) Awareness Week…

Keeping pests under control

Keeping pests under control

As summer approaches, it’s common to notice an increase in pest-related issues. This includes…

International Elder Abuse Awareness Day

International Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Thursday 15 June marks International Elder Abuse Awareness Day.    Abuse has no age limit. …