Please do not leave items in the corridor, bin store or in the street unless you have already made arrangements for them to be removed. Only then should you place them out for collection no earlier than the day before. There is a charge for items we remove.
I noticed an abandoned vehicle, how do I report it?
The Council has legal duties and responsibilities when it comes to dealing with abandoned vehicles and certain “nuisance parking” offences. It does not matter who owns the land, provided it is not private. You can report issues like this to the Council here: Abandoned Vehicles | Torfaen County Borough Council South Wales Police have issued […]
I need a tree cutting, when do you offer this?
We inspect all our trees regularly on a risk-first basis. We inspect some more frequently due to the potential for risks in the future. Please be aware we do not carry out work on trees for the following reasons: roots in drains, overhanging branches / encroaching roots leaf fall, shading including photovoltaic panels, obstruction […]
When do you offer grass cutting services?
During the grass-cutting season (usually March to October), we will monitor work that has been done for things like missed cuts and overall quality. We cut grass around blocks that is enclosed by a fence ourselves. We have many sites that are managed for nature, and these are not routinely cut. If you have concerns […]
I noticed a shopping trolley that needs collecting.
Shopping trolleys are the property and responsibility of the shop, which will need to take responsibility for collecting them. Torfaen Council has powers to control abandoned trolleys on any land and provide this advice: Abandoned Shopping Trolleys | Torfaen County Borough Council
Do you manage all play areas?
We inspect play areas for safety every week. If you spot a problem, please let us know – add contact details. We only manage equipped play areas at the following places: Bagley Court Thornhill Central Drive Trevethin Coed Llwyd Close x2 Blaenafon Heol Waun Talywaun Monnow Court Thornhill Mount Road Trevethin Penylan Road Garndiffaith Plas […]
When do you clean the roads from litter?
We will deal with litter at as part of our normal cleansing activities. We do this every two week on our streets and land. We are responsible for a small number of paths and roads. It does not matter who owns the land, in most situations the Council will still be responsible for maintaining (including […]
I need help with falling leaves and leaf litter.
Bron Afon are not responsible for leaf fall into gardens or the adopted (Council) highway. We are responsible for a small number of paths and roads. Normally, it does not matter who owns the land. In most situations, the Council will still be responsible for maintaining (including cleaning) the streets and road. This includes […]
When are bin collections?
Bins and collection of waste and recycling are the Council’s responsibility. They have processes in place to deal with a missed collection and to investigate side waste. They will contact us if necessary for example, once they have investigated, to arrange removal. This includes recycling queries (unless it specifically relates to mess in a purpose-built […]
I’ve seen dog and litter bins overflowing.
You should report overflowing bins to Torfaen Council, as they are highly likely to belong to them. Bins along a public highway form part of the highway regardless of the position of the post, so if it serves the highway but is on a post in our verge, that does not mean we empty it. Things like […]