Community News from Bron Afon

Blockchain beyond Bitcoin: real-world use cases

Putting the customer at the core of your product development ensures relevance and resonance.
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Secure your future: a guide to retirement planning

Students must be equipped with the skills to navigate the digital world effectively, including…
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Our brand new, energy efficient flats!

Our brand new, energy efficient flats at Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran. We’re thrilled that…
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We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank.

We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank, which distributes food from its central…
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ASB Awareness Week 2023

It’s ASB (Anti Social Behaviour Awarenes) Week. It’s ASB (Anti Social Behaviour) Awareness Week…
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Keeping pests under control

As summer approaches, it’s common to notice an increase in pest-related issues. This includes…
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International Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Thursday 15 June marks International Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Abuse has no age limit. …
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Understanding Fly-Tipping: How to Report and Manage Street Waste

When it comes to items left in the streets, not everything is considered fly-tipping.…
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Ensuring Safety with Fire Door Checks

This June, we at Bron Afon are carrying out fire door checks in our…
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Your Guide to Outdoor Communal Areas

With the arrival of sunny weather, our outdoor communal areas become inviting spaces to…
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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…
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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…
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National Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 21 May 2023

National Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 21 May 2023 This week is National Hoarding…
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Relay UK

Relay UK: A Free App for Deaf and Speech-Impaired People to Communicate over the…
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Leaseholders

As a leaseholder, you may have some questions about the service charge demands that…
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ASB Awareness

As a responsible housing association, we take the issue of anti-social behaviour (ASB) very…
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Our Performance

As a responsible and customer-focused housing association, Bron Afon understands the importance of delivering…
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Changes to how you pay your water rates

Starting from April 2023, Welsh Water will be responsible for collecting all water charges,…
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Give us feedback on Your Voice

We’re excited to launch the new Your Voice website. We want to work with…
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Join our Board as a Tenant Board Member.

Could you be part of our story? Join us as a Tenant Board Member …
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We’re buzzing about achieving Bee Friendly status – again!

We were one of the first organisations in Wales to achieve “Bee Friendly” status…
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New nature-inspired artwork

New nature-inspired artwork is appearing across the local area to encourage people to value…
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Bron Afon is supporting the White Ribbon Day campaign

One of our core values is ‘Respect’ in all its forms. Treating people fairly…
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New greener homes for Cwmbran

Working with local firm WK Plasterers, we are building brand new homes in Victoria…
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Helping Working Families project

Working families in Torfaen find support in worrying times from our Helping Working Families…
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The way you rent in Wales is changing.

Renting Homes (Wales) Act – What some of the new terms mean. The way…
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The Welsh Government are looking to consult with our residents!

The Welsh Government is looking to consult with a broad range of residents, both…
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Treasured natural habitat curated by Bron Afon

An area of grassland at Maesderwen Rise in Griffithstown, owned by Bron Afon Community…
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Bron Afon 2022 Annual Members’ Meeting 21/22

We’re inviting our members to be a part of our 2022 annual meeting on Thursday 15 September…
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ASB Awareness Week

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is a term used to define a wide range of behaviours…
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It’s Noise Action Week…. and this is The Noise App

We take reports of nuisance and anti-social behaviour very seriously as we believe that…
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Happy Pride Month from Bron Afon.

Bron Afon prides itself on acceptance, equality, and diversity and that is exactly the…
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Bins and Recycling

Ever wondered what days your bins are collected, which colour bin is for what?…
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Need help with a repair this bank holiday?

Our phone lines will be closed for the bank holiday period 1st June –…
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Tenant Satisaction Survey, Win £100!

Complete our survey to be entered into our prize draw to WIN £100 of…
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Housing Ukrainian Refugees

Are you considering hosting a Ukrainian person or family in your home? If you…
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Thinking of having a street party?

Organising a street party just for residents and neighbours is very simple and does…
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The way you rent in Wales is changing

The Renting Homes Act is the biggest change to housing law in Wales for…
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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…
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Your Voice Roadshow

Come to one of our roadshows next week to find out about Your Voice,…
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Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition and Hydration Week has taken place every March since 2012. Its purpose is…
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Helping Working Families

The Helping Working Families project is a partnership between Bron Afon Community Housing and…
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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…
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Tenants move into our new homes at Malthouse Close.

Moving into a new home means a fresh start for many people and for…
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Met Office issues rare red warning across all of Wales.

Met Office issues red weather warning for parts of Wales. The alert has been…
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Gwent Housing Support Virtual Open Day

Gwent Housing Support is having its very first Virtual Open Day on Thursday 17th…
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Join us for a leisurely walk through Blaenserchan Valley.

In Our Nature CIC is a Community Interest Company, run by Veronika Brannovic, Natasha…
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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…
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Rent Support & Advice 2023

We recognise that this is a financially difficult time for everyone and our increase…
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Winter Fuel Support Scheme

As part of a support package of over £50m to address immediate pressures on…
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Support your local zero waste shop!

You may already know the brilliant Lauren Morse from Cwmbran. She has promoted the benefit…
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We’re removing trees affected by ash dieback

Have you heard of Ash Dieback? It’s a highly destructive fungal ash tree disease…
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Burglars don’t stop for Christmas…

It’s our responsibility as your landlord to insure the structure of your home but…
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Social Value For Future Generations

We’re delighted to have won an award this week at the National Social Value…
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Bron Afon hands over keys…

Bron Afon today handed over the keys to a brand new state of the…
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