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Welcome to Blaenavon Town Council
Our website has information about the town council, our responsibilities and the services we offer. You can also find out more about our town councillors, town council news, agendas and minutes from town council meetings, plus information about Blaenavon.
Recent Community Outreach
Our Responsibilities
We are responsible for:
- Community Events
- Civic Awards
- Community Projects
- Keep residents updated on town news
- Floral Displays
- Christmas Lights and Carol Services
We don’t cover:
- Roads/Transport, Parking
- Refuge/Recycling/Dog fouling
- Public footpaths
- Education/ Business Support/ Libraries
- Lighting/Signage
- Policing and Safety
If you have an issue with any of the above, please contact Torfaen County Borough Council in the first instance.
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🎄✨ BLAENAVON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON 2026! ✨🎄
Join us on Friday 27th November for a magical evening as Blaenavon kicks off the festive season!
📍 Market Street Car Park, Blaenavon
⏰ 5:30pm – 8:00pm
🎅 FREE EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME!
There's something for all the family:
🍔 Food and hot drinks
🍻 Bar
🧁 Cakes and sweets
🎮 Gaming van
🎶 Live entertainment
🎠 Rides
🎅 A visit and gifts from Blaenavon Santa!
🌟 COME ALONG AND CELEBRATE WITH US! 🌟
Bring the family, invite your friends and join us at Market Street Car Park from 5:30pm. Let's fill Blaenavon with festive cheer and make this year's Christmas lights switch-on a night to remember!
We look forward to seeing you all there!
#Blaenavon #ChristmasLightsSwitchOn #Christmas2026 #CommunitySpirit
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2026 – PARADE & ROAD CLOSURES
Residents are invited to join Blaenavon’s Remembrance Sunday parade on Sunday 8th November as we come together to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
📍 Parade arrangements:
Muster at Broad Street Car Park: 10:15–10:30am
Parade departs: 10:45am
Remembrance Service at the Cenotaph, Church Road: 11:00am
🚧 ROAD CLOSURES: Temporary road closures and diversions will be in place around the town centre. Please check the attached traffic management plan, follow diversion signs and allow extra time for your journey.
We encourage residents to come out, join the parade and pay their respects. Your support is warmly welcomed.
Lest We Forget. ❤️
#Blaenavon #RemembranceSunday2026
GOT AN IDEA THAT COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN TORFAEN?
Maybe it could bring people together, create opportunities, support your community or simply make life better locally.
Whatever your idea is, come and talk to us!
You don’t need a business plan or to have everything figured out. Just bring your idea and see where it could take you!
FREE sessions:
📍 Blaenavon
📅 Tuesday 3 November | ⏰ 10am–1pm
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003336298798…
📍 Pontypool
📅 Wednesday 4 November | ⏰ 12pm–2:20pm
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003336438215…
📍 Pontypool
📅 Wednesday 4 November | ⏰ 5:30pm–8pm
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2003337076123…
Stop thinking “wouldn’t it be great if…” and come and explore whether you could make it happen!
Funded by UK Government
Keep in touch
- Blaenavon Council Chambers 101 High Street, Blaenavon NP49PT
- admin@blaenavontowncouncil.co.uk
- 01495 790643
Opening Hours
Standard hours can vary:
8.30am till 3.30pm Monday – Friday