We love a happy community story! Here’s a lovely update from Jayne Curtis, who runs…
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…
Glanwern residents enjoy benefits of intergenerational living.
Nick Thomas-Symonds MP has visited Bron Afon’s newest independent living development, Glanwern House in Pontypool. …
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.…
Safeguarding At Bron Afon
At Bron Afon, safeguarding means ensuring that children and vulnerable adults are protected from abuse,…
Raising Awareness of Welsh Housing Quality Standard
At Bron Afon, we are committed to ensuring our homes meet the latest standards set…
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…
Our sprinkler system puts out fire in high-rise block
The safety and wellbeing of all our customers is our priority. It is why every…
Torfaen politicians visit our new intergenerational housing in Pontypool
Lynne Neagle MS and Cllr David Daniels, Torfaen Council’s Executive Member for Adult Services &…
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…
Annual Members’ Meeting
Bron Afon Community Housing’s annual members’ meeting will take place on Friday 23 August from…
Are you currently receiving benefits or tax credits?
Some benefits and tax credits are ending and being replaced by Universal Credit. Universal Credit…
Changes to Afon Support and Families First
We want to share news of changes to some of the services we provide in…
Deeds not Words 2024
We signed the Deeds Not Words pledge led by housing equalities charity Tai Pawb in…
Paying your rent in 2024. It’s a 53-week year
Here’s what you need to know. Bron Afon charge rent every week on a Monday…
Bron Afon welcomes new Chair to the Board
Bron Afon welcomes Craig Nowell as its new Chair of the Board. Bron Afon is…
XL Bully Ban. What’s changing?
On Tuesday 31 October 2023, the UK Government banned the XL Bully breed following a…
Andrew Lawrence shares his thoughts
As he completes three full terms as Chair of our Board, Andrew Lawrence shares his…
Two of our woodland areas receive National Forest For Wales Status
We are thrilled that two areas of woodland we own in Cwmbran have received National…
Navigating The Noise App 2.0
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of The Noise App 2.0! This is…
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 to…
Preventing damp and mould in your home
Some homes suffer from condensation and damp which can lead to mould. This is more…
Disrepair Claims
We are aware that some of you are being approached by disrepair claim companies, who…
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 fibers…
Bron Afon Annual Members Meeting 2023
We’re inviting our members to be a part of our 2023 annual meeting on Tuesday…
Our brand new, energy efficient flats!
Our brand new, energy efficient flats at Victoria Street, Old Cwmbran. We’re thrilled that customers…
We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank.
We have donated £2,500 to Eastern Valley Foodbank, which distributes food from its central hub…
ASB Awareness Week 2023
It’s ASB (Anti Social Behaviour Awarenes) Week. It’s ASB (Anti Social Behaviour) Awareness Week and…
Keeping pests under control
As summer approaches, it’s common to notice an increase in pest-related issues. This includes pests…
International Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Thursday 15 June marks International Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Abuse has no age limit. It…
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. For…
Ensuring Safety with Fire Door Checks
This June, we at Bron Afon are carrying out fire door checks in our low-rise…
Your Guide to Outdoor Communal Areas
With the arrival of sunny weather, our outdoor communal areas become inviting spaces to relax…
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 launch…
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 launch…
National Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 21 May 2023
National Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 21 May 2023 This week is National Hoarding Awareness…
Leaseholders
As a leaseholder, you may have some questions about the service charge demands that you…
ASB Awareness
As a responsible housing association, we take the issue of anti-social behaviour (ASB) very seriously.…
Our Performance
As a responsible and customer-focused housing association, Bron Afon understands the importance of delivering high-quality…
Changes to how you pay your water rates
Starting from April 2023, Welsh Water will be responsible for collecting all water charges, and…
Give us feedback on Your Voice
We’re excited to launch the new Your Voice website. We want to work with our…
Join our Board as a Tenant Board Member.
Could you be part of our story? Join us as a Tenant Board Member · …
We’re buzzing about achieving Bee Friendly status – again!
We were one of the first organisations in Wales to achieve “Bee Friendly” status many…
New nature-inspired artwork
New nature-inspired artwork is appearing across the local area to encourage people to value the…
Bron Afon is supporting the White Ribbon Day campaign
One of our core values is ‘Respect’ in all its forms. Treating people fairly and…
New greener homes for Cwmbran
Working with local firm WK Plasterers, we are building brand new homes in Victoria Street…
Helping Working Families project
Working families in Torfaen find support in worrying times from our Helping Working Families project …
The way you rent in Wales is changing.
Renting Homes (Wales) Act – What some of the new terms mean. The way you…
The Welsh Government are looking to consult with our residents!
The Welsh Government is looking to consult with a broad range of residents, both tenants…
Treasured natural habitat curated by Bron Afon
An area of grassland at Maesderwen Rise in Griffithstown, owned by Bron Afon Community Housing,…
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 at…
ASB Awareness Week
Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) is a term used to define a wide range of behaviours which…
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 everyone…
Happy Pride Month from Bron Afon.
Bron Afon prides itself on acceptance, equality, and diversity and that is exactly the reason…
Bins and Recycling
Ever wondered what days your bins are collected, which colour bin is for what? Look…
Need help with a repair this bank holiday?
Our phone lines will be closed for the bank holiday period 1st June – 6th…
Tenant Satisaction Survey, Win £100!
Complete our survey to be entered into our prize draw to WIN £100 of shopping…
Housing Ukrainian Refugees
Are you considering hosting a Ukrainian person or family in your home? If you are…
Thinking of having a street party?
Organising a street party just for residents and neighbours is very simple and does not…
The way you rent in Wales is changing.
The Renting Homes Act is the biggest change to housing law in Wales for decades.…
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 customers…
Your Voice Roadshow
Come to one of our roadshows next week to find out about Your Voice, a…
Nutrition and Hydration
Nutrition and Hydration Week has taken place every March since 2012. Its purpose is to…
Helping Working Families
The Helping Working Families project is a partnership between Bron Afon Community Housing and The…
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 bills…
Tenants move into our new homes at Malthouse Close.
Moving into a new home means a fresh start for many people and for…
Met Office issues rare red warning across all of Wales.
Met Office issues red weather warning for parts of Wales. The alert has been upgraded…
Gwent Housing Support Virtual Open Day
Gwent Housing Support is having its very first Virtual Open Day on Thursday 17th February.…
Join us for a leisurely walk through Blaenserchan Valley.
In Our Nature CIC is a Community Interest Company, run by Veronika Brannovic, Natasha Harris…
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 to…
Rent Support & Advice 2023
We recognise that this is a financially difficult time for everyone and our increase is…
Winter Fuel Support Scheme
As part of a support package of over £50m to address immediate pressures on living…
Support your local zero waste shop!
You may already know the brilliant Lauren Morse from Cwmbran. She has promoted the benefit of…
We’re removing trees affected by ash dieback
Have you heard of Ash Dieback? It’s a highly destructive fungal ash tree disease that…
Burglars don’t stop for Christmas…
It’s our responsibility as your landlord to insure the structure of your home but this…
Social Value For Future Generations
We’re delighted to have won an award this week at the National Social Value Conference…
Bron Afon hands over keys…
Bron Afon today handed over the keys to a brand new state of the art…
Our work with young people
Listen to Lynne Neagle, Assembly Member for Torfaen, talk about the role of housing and…