Notices

Temporary change to Neath Port Talbot Minor Injury Unit opening hours Due to ongoing staffing pressures we have made the difficult decision to temporarily reduce the opening hours of the Minor Injury Unit at Neath Port Talbot Hospital. It is now available from 8am until 9pm, seven days a week, for a period of nine months, rather than the previous times of 7.30am-11pm. We will have staff available around the MIU area who can redirect anyone turning up between 9pm and 11pm. Anyone needing urgent attention … [Read more...]

Great news, the work on the New Skate Park next to the Vale of Neath Leisure Centre will be starting soon. With contributions from the various Community Funds: Maes Gwyn, Aberpergwm Colliery, Glynneath Selar and Cwmgwrach Selar this project has been transformed from an idea to reality, benefiting both Glynneath, Cwmgwrach, and Blaengwrach Communities. Blaengwrach Community Council whats to send a massive well done and thank you to all those involved in the project. Please click on the link to see how … [Read more...]

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Warm Hub - Every Tuesday 10.30 am to 2.00 pm (starting Tuesday 10th January) … [Read more...]

The Blaengwrach Community Council wish to annouce that the 2022 Remembrance Service will take place in the Welfare Hall, Heol Y Felin, Cwmgwrach, commencing at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday, 13th November 2022.   Refreshments will be served after the service.     … [Read more...]

Please see the attached link in regard to the Royal British Legion’s new grant scheme for veterans and their families, This information is from Money Saving Expert: Royal British Legion to give veterans and their families grants of up to £2,400 to help pay bills – check if you're eligible and how to apply (moneysavingexpert.com) … [Read more...]

Following the last notice the dates and times for access to the condolences book at the Welfare Hall, Heol Y Felin, Cwmgwrach are: Saturday 10th September 2022 - 12 noon to 2 p.m.; Monday 12th September 2022 - 11 a.m. to 12 noon & 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.; Tuesday 13th September 2022 - 11 a.m. to 12 noon & 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.; Wednesday 14th September 2022 - 11 a.m. to 12 noon & 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.; Thursday 15th September 2022 - 11 a.m. to 12 noon & 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.; Friday 16th September 2022 - … [Read more...]

The Blaengwrach Community Council is saddened by the news of the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with her family at this very sad time. It has been proposed that a book of condolences will be made available at the Welfare Hall during the ten-day Period of National Mourning. The times for access to the hall will be advised to everyone as soon as possible. … [Read more...]

AS AT 21st July 2022. Member`s name: Councillor Jennifer Bulman; Interest Declared: N/A; Member`s name: Councillor Amanda Doherty; Interest Declared/Date Declared/Direct or Indirect Interest: Director of KAD Construction Limited, declared on 25th November 2021 as a direct interest; Member`s name: Councillor Alan Edwards; Interest Declared: N/A; Member`s name: Councillor Carolyn Edwards; Interest Declared: N/A; Member`s name: Councillor Andrew Hippsley; Interest Declared: … [Read more...]

FIXED ASSETS: Plant & Machinery: Gardening Machinery (for Park & Cemetery) - £18,250; Petrol Lawnmowers (for Park & Cemetery) - £904.00; Tow Bar for Transporting the Mowers - £200; TOTAL PLANT & MACHINERY = £19,354; Fixtures & Fittings etc: Chairs - £4,080; Christmas Lights - £2,411; Cupboards - £212; Lighting (including path lights) - £8,425; Mini Pitch (including fencing) - £5,500; MUGA (including fencing) - £29,855; Notice Boards - £595; Plants & Landscaping - … [Read more...]

STATEMENT OF PAYMENTS MADE TO MEMBERS OF THE BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022. The Blaengwrach Community Council publish this in accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Measure 2011. COUNCILLOR AMANDA DOHERTY received the Councillor Allowance of £150.00 (one hundred & fifty pounds) in respect of costs incurred in respect of telephone, broadband etc.as permitted by the Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales; COUNCILLOR CAROLYN EDWARDS … [Read more...]

THE BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL ARE LOOKING TO EMPLOY A CLERK TO REPLACE THE EXISTING CLERK WHO WILL BE RETIRING FROM THE POST IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THE POST TITLE IS Clerk to Blaengwrach Community Council AND APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED (with a closing date of Friday, 29th July 2022 for receipt of the applications (please see below for further details): Purpose of the Post: To be appointed Clerk to the Community Council as required by Law; Duties: To control and properly order all purchases of equipment, … [Read more...]

Both the County Council (NPTCBC) and the Community Council Elections were held on Thursday 5th May 2022 and the results were as follows: County Council to Represent the Blaengwrach/Glynneath West Ward (1 seat) on the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council: Hayley Davies - Independent - 498 Votes - ELECTED; Carolyn Edwards - Plaid Cymru - 311 Votes - Not Elected; Rhys Davies - TUSC - 35 Votes - Not Elected; To Represent the Electorate on the Blaengwrach Community Council (10 seats): Carolyn Edwards … [Read more...]

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/ASSISTANT CLERK Starting Salary - £17,290.00 Pro-rata - 3 hours per week (to be reviewed in September 2022) The Blaengwrach Community Council are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual to support the Clerk to the Council. You must be flexible and able to adapt to ever changing demands. The job is varied with no two days the same. The successful applicant will have good communication, administrative and literacy skills as well as a good IT skill set, as they will be … [Read more...]

BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR VACANCY - CO-OPTION NOTICE (Persuant to Section 116 of the Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 Notice is hereby given that one (1) vacancy has arisen in the office of Councillor for the Blaengwrach Ward and the Blaengwrach Community Council (BCC) intends to co-opt to fill that vacancy. Expressions of interest are being sought from members of the public who are interested in representing their community on the Community Council. The successful … [Read more...]

BLAENGWRACH COMMUNITY COUNCIL - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 - NOTICE OF VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR RESOLVED: In accordance with Section 86 of the Local Government Act 1972 and due to his failure to attend meetings of the Council for six consecutive months, Councillor Chris Kelly has ceased to be a member of the Blaengwrach Community Council and that a vacancy therefore exists in the office of Community Councillor. If, within fourteen (14) days after the date of this notice, a request for an … [Read more...]

The Blaengwrach Community Council publish this notice in accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Measure 2011. Councillor Amanda Doherty received £150.00 in respect of Allowable Payments to be made to Councillors in respect of costs incurred in respect of telephone, broadband etc. (The maximum amount allowed is £150.00); There were no other payments made to Councillor Doherty in respect of Allowable Responsibility Payments (Up to £500.00 to a maximum of 5 members); Deputy Chair`s … [Read more...]

There are two (2) Community Benefit Funds available exclusively to the Ward of Blaengwrach: The Selar Blaengwrach Community Benefit Fund typically awards grants of £500.00 (five hundred pounds) to £15,000.00 (fifteen thousand pounds). Projects that have previously been supported include: A pitch drainage scheme for Cwmgwrach RFC; Development of a Community Room at Blaengwrach Primary School; The refurbishment of the Cwmgwrach Welfare Park; and, the purchase of equipment for both the Cwmgwrach Amatuer Boxing Club … [Read more...]

It is with regret that the Blaengwrach Community Council have to announce that due to the Coronavirus/Covid-19 Pandemic, it has NOT been possible to get Santa`s Sleigh to travel through the village this year. Also, for the same reason, there will be NO Christmas Celebrations in the Welfare Hall this year. The usual children`s Christmas gifts will be distributed to all children in Blaengwrach School by the school. However, the Christmas tree, with lights, will be situated on the grass, adjacent to KFC, at … [Read more...]