The Community Empowerment Committee agreed to publish the Autumn 2024 Newsletter at their meeting on September 9th 2024. This is the fourth edition of the Council Newsletter.
Blaenau Gwent Wellbeing Friends
In July, we began collaborating with the Blaenau Gwent Wellbeing Friends team to help them roll out their service in our area. We will be progressing this work during the Autumn.
Recent actions
- In July, Council awarded a £300 grant to Six Bells Community Centre. This paid for new security lights and contributed towards their ongoing garden revamp.
- In July, we raised £249 for Sofrydd Primary School via ticket sales at our Viaduct Run.
20mph survey
We would like to thank everyone who filled in our survey about potential changes to 20mph roads. These responses will help inform our representations to Blaenau Gwent CBC.
Ward grants
The following ward grants were awarded in July and August. Please visit our website or email us to find out more about ward grant funding opportunities.
- £350 to Ebenezer Church Food Bank
- £250 to Abertillery Youth Drama and Musical Society
- £250 to Abertillery Rock and Blues
- £150 to Abertillery Ladies Orpheus Choir
- £100 to Llanhilleth Tenants and Residents Association
- £100 to Llanhilleth Park
- £200 to Abertillery Excelsiors Junior FC
- £50 to Pentref Tyleri
- £50 to Pen-y-Bont Scouts
- £50 to Bournville Community Centre
- £50 to Blaenau Gwent Community Centre
Town in Bloom
Throughout July, TAFY positioned 72 hanging pots in Abertillery. 8 more are due to be positioned this Autumn. The pots will be up until the end of October, and will return next May.
Noticeboard
In August, ALCC had a new noticeboard installed outside the Council Offices on Mitre Street, Abertillery. This will be used for meeting agendas, updates, newsletters, and posters for upcoming events.
Defibrillator map
We recently published an interactive map of 24/7 accessible defibrillators in the area. The map will be reviewed regularly. It is intended to inform people of nearby AEDs, but should not be used in emergencies. You can view the map on our Locate a Defib page.
Summer Cinema Project
Our Summer Cinema Programme ran across the six-week holiday. We would like to thank Blaenau Gwent Youth Service and Off The Streets for their help supervising some of the sessions, and we would also like to thank The Met for hosting.
Llanhilleth Summer Fete
This Summer, we provided funding for Off The Streets to host a Summer Fete at Llanhilleth RFC on 25 August. Despite rainy weather, the event was a success and raised £670 for Off The Streets to help them continue their work. The event also brought the community together, and supported local businesses, charities and community groups too.
Contact us
Email: clerk@abertilleryandllanhilleth-wcc.gov.uk