Notices

The Community Council took great pleasure in attending the Grand Opening of the newly furbished Scout Hall.       … [Read more...]

Council Statement – 15/03/2024 The past 12 months have been a challenging time for all households, with the continuing cost of living crisis.  Like our residents, the Community Council has felt the strain, with the running costs and maintenance of the Welfare Park, Hall, and Cemetery going above the predicted council budget for 2023/24. This has meant that while setting the budget for 2024/25, and to be able to maintain the high level of services we want to provide, a Precept of £79,867 was needed. An … [Read more...]

Community Book Swap Bring a book Take a book And if you like leave a Post-it review for the next reader And a donation for Air Ambulance Wales https://www.walesairambulance.com/ … [Read more...]

There will be no December Meeting of the Community Council - the next Ordinary Meeting will be held on Thursday 18th January 2024 at 6.30 pm on line and in person at the Welfare Hall. … [Read more...]

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Older people’s access to GP services is a longstanding issue and recent research I have undertaken has found that over 40% of older people were less likely to try to get a GP appointment or contact an out of hours GP service because of reported pressures on the NHS. The shift to providing some services digitally, such as online booking and telephone-based services has been helpful for some but has created barriers for others, particularly those who are isolated with no-one nearby who could help them. To learn … [Read more...]

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...]