Who We Are and Where We Work
We are your local elected council, dedicated to representing residents across the entire community, from Swffryd in the South to Bournville in the North. Our members are either democratically elected or co-opted to represent your views on a Ward-by-Ward basis.
We are a Statutory Body operating under the Local Government Act 1972.
Abertillery operated as a Town Council from 1974 until 1985. Following Local Government Reorganisation, the community opted to form a single Community Council, embracing both the Abertillery and Llanhilleth areas.
Working at the Heart of the Community
We believe in supporting local people and organisations at a grassroots level. Here are some of the key areas where our efforts make a difference:
Key Achievements and Support
- Promoting Safety: We actively contribute to Community Safety, notably by purchasing and maintaining over a dozen publicly-available, life-saving defibrillators throughout the area.
- Supporting Young People: We fund detached youth workers whose engagement has successfully helped to deliver a significant reduction in anti-social behaviour across the area.
- Local Funding: We are proud to distribute tens of thousands of pounds each year through grant funding to support a wide range of local community groups and organisations.
- Events and Celebrations: We fund and support many popular local events, including Abertillery’s annual Party in the Park, free Summer Cinema, Christmas and St David’s Day concerts, and community festivals like Aberfest, Springfest, and Winterfest.
- Community Spirit: We help brighten the area by funding traditional Christmas lights, take part in Remembrance Sunday parades, and support activities that bring our residents together.
Official Information
The Council is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, Registration Ref: ZA228345.
We have received a Bronze award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme, view our certificate here: Bronze Award
Delivering for the Community
Represent the views of local people and make decisions on their behalf
Provide Christmas Lights and hanging baskets throughout the local area
Award grants to a wide range of local organisations, supporting them for the benefit of the wider community
We look after the Abertillery War Memorial
We arrange local events such as the Christmas Carol Concert and St David’s Day Concert
Get involved in other important local events, such as Remembrance Sunday
Celebrate local successes and community champions and promote further local success
We pay for or towards town centre activities
We provide support and funding towards local events such as Aberfest, Winterfest, Summer Cinema and Party in the Park
We report local issues (e.g. planning applications, parking, crime, health services etc) known to other agencies such as Blaenau Gwent Council, the Police, NHS etc