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.
Delivering for the Community
We represent the views of local people and make decisions on their behalf
We provide Christmas Lights, floral displays and hanging baskets throughout the local area
We award grants to a wide range of local organisations, supporting them for the benefit of the wider community
We are responsible for the care of the Abertillery War Memorial
We arrange local events such as Party in the Park, the Viaduct Run – Ras Draphont, a Christmas Carol Concert and a St David’s Day Concert
We get involved in important local events, such as Remembrance Sunday
We celebrate local successes and community champions and promote further local success
We fund detached youth work, whose engagement has successfully delivered a reduction in anti-social behaviour
We have provided and maintain over a dozen 24/7 publicly-available defibrillators
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
Official Information
The Council is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, Registration Ref: ZA228345. View our certificate here: ICO Certificate
Our Council has signed up for the Civility and Respect Pledge, which can be viewed here: Civility & Respect Pledge
We have received a Bronze award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme, view our certificate here: Bronze Award
We became a member Council of One Voice Wales in 2026, find out more about what they do here: One Voice Wales
Our staff are members of the Society of Local Council Clerks, find out more here: SLCC