We love a good community story! Nev Brown and Hywel Jones from our Asset and Compliance team were really pleased to hand over several walking frames and crutches to Tash Cantelo from Gwent Wide Integrated Community Equipment Service and Andrew Hart from Cefndy Medequip Equipment Service. Nev and Hywel had noticed the discarded mobility items […]
The Canddo Project
The Canddo Project is a community wellbeing group set in the beautiful grounds of Panteg House in Griffithstown. Here, people can meet in nature, learn new skills such as DIY, woodworking, crafting and gardening, and make new friends at their weekly warm hub. It’s also helping to tackle loneliness and promote positive mental health. Canddo’s […]
Your Rent Increase for 2025.
Our rent increase this year is 2.7% from April 2025 in line with Welsh Government policy. We also use our rent policy to work out what you should pay. You will see an increase of up to £2 per week over the 2.7% if you are below target rent, and if you are above target […]
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 runs Merchant’s Hill Baptist Church Craft Club. They received £300 from our Pitch4Pounds funding earlier this year: “Merchant’s Hill Baptist Church Craft Club were extremely grateful and very pleased to have been successful in their Pitch4Pound community money, gaining £300 from […]
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, dust off our decorations, and bring the festive spirit to life. Whether your Christmas tree is already up, or you’re holding off for a few more days, there’s one thing we all need to remember: safety first. Christmas lights and electronic […]
Glanwern residents enjoy benefits of intergenerational living.
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP has visited Bron Afon’s newest independent living development, Glanwern House in Pontypool. It is the first intergenerational scheme created by Bron Afon. 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 fuel infra-red […]
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 customers. If you’re struggling with your energy and water bills, or if you need a voucher for a local foodbank, there is support available. Here are some organisations that can help: Priority Services Register (PSR) The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a […]
Safeguarding At Bron Afon
At Bron Afon, safeguarding means ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from abuse, neglect, or exploitation. This involves working together with different agencies to tackle these issues. What is Safeguarding? Safeguarding is about protecting those at risk—whether children or vulnerable adults—from harm. Everyone at Bron Afon has a responsibility to identify concerns, share […]
Raising Awareness of Welsh Housing Quality Standard
At Bron Afon, we are committed to ensuring our homes meet the latest standards set by Welsh Government. As part of this commitment, we are fully aligning with the updated Welsh Housing Quality Standards (WHQS) 2023. Introduced to improve the quality of social housing, WHQS 2023 builds upon the original 2002 standard. This new version […]
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 on Monday 30 September. We’re excited to be participating in the next national pilot and expect to learn a lot from the experience. The health and safety of our customers and colleagues is our absolute priority. We will not be closing […]