The safety and wellbeing of all our customers is our priority. It is why every one of our high-rise blocks is fitted with a sprinkler system, which is designed to detect and put out fire. Recently, there was a chip pan fire in a flat in one of our high-rise blocks. The sprinkler system kicked […]
Torfaen politicians visit our new intergenerational housing in Pontypool
Lynne Neagle MS and Cllr David Daniels, Torfaen Council’s Executive Member for Adult Services & Housing, visited Bron Afon’s newest independent living development, Glanwern House in Pontypool. The ten new homes are a mix of one-bedroom flats, two-bedroom houses and a three-bedroom house. They are all energy efficient and built to EPC A, featuring non-fossil […]
How Bron Afon Delivers Value for Money to Our Communities
At Bron Afon, our mission is to create safe and strong communities where everyone has a home they’re proud of. A key part of this is delivering value for money (VfM) in everything we do. This means not just managing money wisely, but improving the services that matter most to our customers. What Does Value […]
Annual Members’ Meeting
Bron Afon Community Housing’s annual members’ meeting will take place on Friday 23 August from 10:30am – 11:30am. It will be a virtual event on Microsoft Teams. An invitation with joining instructions will be sent by email to shareholder members.
Are you currently receiving benefits or tax credits?
Some benefits and tax credits are ending and being replaced by Universal Credit. Universal Credit is a single monthly payment to help with your living costs and provides support if you are working and on a low income, looking for work or unable to work. The following benefits and tax credits are ending and being […]
Changes to Afon Support and Families First
We want to share news of changes to some of the services we provide in Torfaen from 31 March 2024. The services will still be available, and you will be able to access them in the same way, but they will no longer be provided by Bron Afon. There will be no changes to the […]
What happens if my pet causes a nuisance in the community?
We will investigate any reports of nuisance caused by pets or neglect to pets. This may include working with other agencies including RSPCA, Police and Torfaen Council. We will take enforcement action if we cannot resolve any persistent problems caused by pet ownership. If you have any questions about keeping a pet, please contact your […]
Do I need to do anything if Bron Afon are visiting my property?
You must make sure that your pet does not cause a problem or pose a threat to any member of our staff either in your home or in the community around your home. Bron Afon Staff will request that your pet is kept in a separate room when they come into your home for any […]
What are my responsibilities when keeping a pet?
Responsible owner You are responsible for the health and welfare of your pets in accordance with the RSPCA 5 Freedoms and the Animal Welfare Act 2006. All pets kept in your home must be vaccinated and regularly treated for fleas and worms (if appropriate). Responsible Tenant You must make sure your pet does not cause […]
What are my legal responsibilities when keeping a pet?
You can find the terms of your responsibilities as a Bron Afon Contract Holder (tenant) in: Term 22 of Bron Afon’s Secure Converting Contract Term 19 of Bron Afon’s Secure Occupation Contract The contract outlines the responsibilities when a contract holder is a pet owner and what the consequences could be if there is nuisance, […]