Torfaen County Borough Council22 Aug 2026Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfiresThe smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.22 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Married councillors lose positions after not turning up to work for six monthsPontypool council has declared two vacancies due to the couple not attending meetings.20 Aug 202623 Jun 2026Homeowner loses battle to keep 'overbearing' timber staircase in gardenCouncil planners described the 2.7m (8.8ft) structure as "overbearing and unneighbourly".23 Jun 202611 Apr 2026Pub says it could shut over row with council about decking and play areaA pub landlord has asked a council for permission to keep his decking and children's play area.11 Apr 202628 Nov 2025Matchbox-size bat in church holds up flats planA licence must be obtained from the Welsh government to have the common pipistrelle removed.28 Nov 202517 Nov 2025Shopping centre left in darkness after clocks go backStreet lamps only appeared to be reset to account for the nights closing in after two weeks.17 Nov 202531 Oct 2025Volunteers to mourn at funerals no-one attendsVolunteers will be called in by the council when no-one else is expected to turn up.31 Oct 202519 Aug 2025Dog owners not picking up poo 'may be neglecting pets'It comes as an eight-year-old football player was "covered" in poo, prompting action from his club.19 Aug 202525 Jul 2025Council spends £68k on no parking signs at bus stopsTorfaen Borough Council has put the signs on posts at bus stops across the borough ahead of patrols.25 Jul 2025...
