Community News from Bron Afon
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We are proud to be part of the Pathway to Board programme
Read more: We are proud to be part of the Pathway to Board programmeThe programme creates opportunities for voices and leadership that are often underrepresented at board…
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We are pleased to confirm that Verena Buchanan will be joining us as our new Executive Director of Operations on 22 June.
Read more: We are pleased to confirm that Verena Buchanan will be joining us as our new Executive Director of Operations on 22 June.Verena has 28 years of experience in the social housing sector, including over ten years…
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An upcoming Customer Survey
Read more: An upcoming Customer SurveyWe care about our customers and want to make sure our services meet your…
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Keeping your home in good condition is our top priority.
Read more: Keeping your home in good condition is our top priority.To meet Welsh Housing Quality Standards, we are continuing to invest in your homes…
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Celebrating Evelyn’s 100th birthday!
Read more: Celebrating Evelyn’s 100th birthday!Here’s a lovely story! Evelyn Edwards, one of our customers, celebrated her 100th birthday at…
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Great team work at our community clear-up in Trevethin
Read more: Great team work at our community clear-up in TrevethinWe’d like to say a big thank you to local residents, councillors, officers from…
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We are building 21 brand new, energy-efficient, affordable homes in Caerphilly
Read more: We are building 21 brand new, energy-efficient, affordable homes in CaerphillyWe are building 21 brand new, energy-efficient, affordable homes in Caerphilly
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Your Rent Increase for 2026
Read more: Your Rent Increase for 2026If you’re one of our customers, you may have already received your rent information…
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Bron Afon has a new CEO
Read more: Bron Afon has a new CEOBron Afon is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Love as its new…
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Celebrating our Best Companies Achievements
Read more: Celebrating our Best Companies AchievementsWe’re proud to announce that last week Bron Afon was officially recognised in the…
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Blenheim Road Community Primary School’s gardening project boosted by Bron Afon and Travis Perkins.
Read more: Blenheim Road Community Primary School’s gardening project boosted by Bron Afon and Travis Perkins.Here’s another great community story! Along with Travis Perkins, we were really pleased to provide…
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Dealing with damp and mould
Read more: Dealing with damp and mouldDamp and mould might seem like a small problem at first, but if it’s…
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Bron Afon Annual Report & Financial Statements 2024/25
Read more: Bron Afon Annual Report & Financial Statements 2024/25We’d like to thank our members who were able to join us online for…
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A new lease of life for Garw Wood
Read more: A new lease of life for Garw WoodWe are thrilled to say that Garw Wood, our ancient woodland off Edlogan Way…
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Bron Afon Annual Members’ Meeting
Read more: Bron Afon Annual Members’ MeetingWe’re pleased to invite our members to the Bron Afon Annual Members’ Meeting (AMM) which…
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Cwmbran Man completes 100 mile ultra marathon.
Read more: Cwmbran Man completes 100 mile ultra marathon.“Getting up for all those training runs at 4am in the dark is worth…
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Alan Brunt announces his retirement as Bron Afon’s Chief Executive.
Read more: Alan Brunt announces his retirement as Bron Afon’s Chief Executive.After more than eight years of dedicated service, Alan Brunt, Chief Executive at Bron…
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Bron Afon celebrates another beautiful community mural for Cwmbran
Read more: Bron Afon celebrates another beautiful community mural for CwmbranBron Afon Community Housing has celebrated the second installation of two beautiful community murals…
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Over 8,500 Trees and Shrubs Planted Across Torfaen by Bron Afon and Torfaen Council
Read more: 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…
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Geradline & Mail: “Our families are over the moon for us.”
Read more: 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…
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Nine brand-new, energy efficient homes at Michael Way in Pontypool
Read more: Nine brand-new, energy efficient homes at Michael Way in PontypoolWe are thrilled that customers have moved into their brand-new, energy-efficient homes at Michael…
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Praise for community mural designed by local school children.
Read more: Praise for community mural designed by local school children.Our community mural designed by local school children has been praised by the Cabinet…
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It’s surely made such a difference to me!
Read more: It’s surely made such a difference to me!“It’s surely made such a difference to me”: Watch the video below as our…
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Welsh Housing Standard 2023 Compliance Policy
Read more: Welsh Housing Standard 2023 Compliance PolicyThe Welsh Government has introduced Welsh Housing Quality Standards 2023 (WHQS23), which are updated…
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A brand-new kitchen for Hope GB and Thornhill Community Centre
Read more: A brand-new kitchen for Hope GB and Thornhill Community CentreHere’s a great example of how our community benefit scheme and working with partners…
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Catching up with our trades trainees
Read more: Catching up with our trades traineesWe believe in keeping our promises and our People Promise is a big one!…
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Bron Afon appoints its first senior independent director to the Board
Read more: Bron Afon appoints its first senior independent director to the BoardBron Afon is pleased to announce that Jane Pound is appointed as its first…
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Welsh Government Regulatory Judgement
Read more: Welsh Government Regulatory JudgementWe’re pleased to share our latest Welsh Government Regulatory Judgement As a Registered Social…
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Giving back to patients in the community
Read more: Giving back to patients in the communityWe love a good community story! Nev Brown and Hywel Jones from our Asset…
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The Canddo Project
Read more: The Canddo ProjectThe Canddo Project is a community wellbeing group set in the beautiful grounds of…
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Your Rent Increase for 2025.
Read more: Your Rent Increase for 2025.Our rent increase this year is 2.7% from April 2025 in line with Welsh…
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Pitch4Pounds: Helping Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make a Difference
Read more: Pitch4Pounds: Helping Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make a DifferenceWe love a happy community story! Here’s a lovely update from Jayne Curtis, who…
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Getting Ready for Christmas: How to Keep Your Decorations Safe and Sparkling
Read more: Getting Ready for Christmas: How to Keep Your Decorations Safe and SparklingIt’s that magical time of year when we start to untangle our fairy lights,…
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Glanwern residents enjoy benefits of intergenerational living.
Read more: Glanwern residents enjoy benefits of intergenerational living.Nick Thomas-Symonds MP has visited Bron Afon’s newest independent living development, Glanwern House in…
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Help is Here. How to Access Support if you need it.
Read more: 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…
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Safeguarding At Bron Afon
Read more: Safeguarding At Bron AfonAt Bron Afon, safeguarding means ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from…
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Raising Awareness of Welsh Housing Quality Standard
Read more: Raising Awareness of Welsh Housing Quality StandardAt Bron Afon, we are committed to ensuring our homes meet the latest standards…
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Bron Afon is starting a 4 day week pilot.
Read more: 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…
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Our sprinkler system puts out fire in high-rise block
Read more: Our sprinkler system puts out fire in high-rise blockThe safety and wellbeing of all our customers is our priority. It is why…
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Torfaen politicians visit our new intergenerational housing in Pontypool
Read more: Torfaen politicians visit our new intergenerational housing in PontypoolLynne Neagle MS and Cllr David Daniels, Torfaen Council’s Executive Member for Adult Services…
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How Bron Afon Delivers Value for Money to Our Communities
Read more: How Bron Afon Delivers Value for Money to Our CommunitiesAt Bron Afon, our mission is to create safe and strong communities where everyone…
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Annual Members’ Meeting
Read more: Annual Members’ MeetingBron Afon Community Housing’s annual members’ meeting will take place on Friday 23 August…
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Are you currently receiving benefits or tax credits?
Read more: Are you currently receiving benefits or tax credits?Some benefits and tax credits are ending and being replaced by Universal Credit. Universal…
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Changes to Afon Support and Families First
Read more: Changes to Afon Support and Families FirstWe want to share news of changes to some of the services we provide…
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Deeds not Words 2024
Read more: Deeds not Words 2024We signed the Deeds Not Words pledge led by housing equalities charity Tai Pawb…
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Paying your rent in 2024. It’s a 53-week year
Read more: Paying your rent in 2024. It’s a 53-week yearHere’s what you need to know. Bron Afon charge rent every week on a…
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Your Rent Increase for 2024
Read more: Your Rent Increase for 2024Your Rent Increase for 2024. We recognise that this is a financially difficult time…
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Bron Afon welcomes new Chair to the Board
Read more: Bron Afon welcomes new Chair to the BoardBron Afon welcomes Craig Nowell as its new Chair of the Board. Bron Afon…
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XL Bully Ban. What’s changing?
Read more: XL Bully Ban. What’s changing?On Tuesday 31 October 2023, the UK Government banned the XL Bully breed following…
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Andrew Lawrence shares his thoughts
Read more: Andrew Lawrence shares his thoughtsAs he completes three full terms as Chair of our Board, Andrew Lawrence shares…
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Two of our woodland areas receive National Forest For Wales Status
Read more: Two of our woodland areas receive National Forest For Wales StatusWe are thrilled that two areas of woodland we own in Cwmbran have received…
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Navigating The Noise App 2.0
Read more: Navigating The Noise App 2.0We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of The Noise App 2.0! This…
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What are occupations and why are they so important to us?
Read more: 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…
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Preventing damp and mould in your home
Read more: Preventing damp and mould in your homeSome homes suffer from condensation and damp which can lead to mould. This is…
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Disrepair Claims
Read more: Disrepair ClaimsWe are aware that some of you are being approached by disrepair claim companies,…
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We’re carrying out asbestos surveys in some of your homes.
Read more: 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…
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Bron Afon Annual Members Meeting 2023
Read more: Bron Afon Annual Members Meeting 2023We’re inviting our members to be a part of our 2023 annual meeting on…
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Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make A Difference.
Read more: Merchant’s Hill Craft Club Make A Difference.When evaluating potential agencies, consider their expertise in various aspects of branding and design.
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What is Safeguarding?
Read more: What is Safeguarding?The concept of a multi-brand system has gained traction, allowing businesses to manage various…
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How to Access Support if you need it.
Read more: How to Access Support if you need it.When everyone understands and believes in the shared goal, they are motivated to work…