Community News from Bron Afon
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.”
“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
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.
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”: Watch the video below as our…
XL Bully Ban. What’s changing?
On Tuesday 31 October 2023, the UK Government banned the XL Bully breed following…
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
Some homes suffer from condensation and damp which can lead to mould. This is…
We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank.
We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank, which distributes food from its central…
International Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Thursday 15 June marks International Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Abuse has no age limit. …
Ensuring Safety with Fire Door Checks
This June, we at Bron Afon are carrying out fire door checks in our…
Your Guide to Outdoor Communal Areas
With the arrival of sunny weather, our outdoor communal areas become inviting spaces to…
Everyone should have a place they are proud to call home
Alan Brunt, Bron Afon’s CEO sets out our vision and our focus as we…
National Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 21 May 2023
National Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 21 May 2023 This week is National Hoarding…
Changes to how you pay your water rates
Starting from April 2023, Welsh Water will be responsible for collecting all water charges,…
We’re buzzing about achieving Bee Friendly status – again!
We were one of the first organisations in Wales to achieve “Bee Friendly” status…
New nature-inspired artwork
New nature-inspired artwork is appearing across the local area to encourage people to value…
Helping Working Families project
Working families in Torfaen find support in worrying times from our Helping Working Families…
Happy Pride Month from Bron Afon.
Bron Afon prides itself on acceptance, equality, and diversity and that is exactly the…
Bins and Recycling
Ever wondered what days your bins are collected, which colour bin is for what?…
Need help with a repair this bank holiday?
Our phone lines will be closed for the bank holiday period 1st June –…
Tenant Satisaction Survey, Win £100!
Complete our survey to be entered into our prize draw to WIN £100 of…
Housing Ukrainian Refugees
Are you considering hosting a Ukrainian person or family in your home? If you…
Thinking of having a street party?
Organising a street party just for residents and neighbours is very simple and does…
The way you rent in Wales is changing.
The Renting Homes Act is the biggest change to housing law in Wales for…
We’ve changed the way we work from our office.
We’re moving to more flexible ways of working to make it easier for our…
Nutrition and Hydration
Nutrition and Hydration Week has taken place every March since 2012. Its purpose is…
Helping Working Families
The Helping Working Families project is a partnership between Bron Afon Community Housing and…
Cost of living: Welsh winter fuel payment to double to £200
Payments to help people on Universal Credit and other working-age benefits to pay fuel…
Tenants move into our new homes at Malthouse Close.
Moving into a new home means a fresh start for many people and…
Met Office issues rare red warning across all of Wales.
Met Office issues red weather warning for parts of Wales. The alert has been…
Gwent Housing Support Virtual Open Day
Gwent Housing Support is having its very first Virtual Open Day on Thursday 17th…
Join us for a leisurely walk through Blaenserchan Valley.
In Our Nature CIC is a Community Interest Company, run by Veronika Brannovic, Natasha…
Pride is all about being proud of who you are no matter who you love.
February each year is LGBT+ History Month, with events throughout the month that help…
Winter Fuel Support Scheme
As part of a support package of over £50m to address immediate pressures on…
Support your local zero waste shop!
You may already know the brilliant Lauren Morse from Cwmbran. She has promoted the benefit…
We’re removing trees affected by ash dieback
Have you heard of Ash Dieback? It’s a highly destructive fungal ash tree disease…
Bron Afon hands over keys…
Bron Afon today handed over the keys to a brand new state of the…