Clean Steps Pontycymer

This week our contractor has been out and power washed the steps that lead from the surgery down to Pontycymer lake, see photo below:

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Christmas Concert 6th December 2024 at Blaengarw

Following the success of the Garw Valley Community Council’s Christmas Concert last year in Llangeinor, this year’s concert will be held on 6th December 2024 at 7.00 pm at Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall. Tickets are £3 and are available to purchase from Blaengarw Primary School or on request and payment to one of our councillors. This […]

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New Noticeboards Llangeinor Ward

Two new noticeboards have been installed in the Llangeinor ward, one in Lluest the other in Pontyrhyl.    The Clerk to the Council will update the noticeboards with statutory information, community events and other useful information to keep both communities up-to-date on local matters. Below is a photo of the noticeboard in Lluest: Below is […]

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Grass Cutting Pen Parcau, Bettws

Our contractor was busy last week, making the most of the autumn sunshine and cutting the grass at Pen Parcau, Bettws Photo below of the cut area:

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Councillor Vacancy – Bettws Ward

We have a councillor vacancy within the Bettws Ward and are looking to co-opt a councillor.   The closing date is 22nd August 2024 and all applications will be considered at the September Ordinary Council Meeting to be held on Monday 16th September.   Please see the full details of the co-option here

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6th June 2024 – 80th Anniversary of D-Day WWII

To mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day on 6th June 2024 the Garw Valley Community Council purchased 4 Lamp Lights of Peace.   The lamps represent the ‘light of peace’ that emerged from the darkness of war and at 9.15 pm on the anniversary date our councillors lit the lamps and kept vigil at four locations […]

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D-Day 80th Anniversary Year – 6th June 2024

To mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day in 2024 and the 80th Anniversary of VE Day in 2025  the Garw Valley Community Council purchased and installed 4 Tommy silhouettes, 1 for each ward.   They can be seen on the side of Bettws Life Centre, in the grounds of Calfaria Baptist Church, Llangeinor, on the wall […]

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Footpaths Parc Calon Lan

The Garw Valley Community Council recently replaced the four footpaths in the monument area of Parc Calon Lan.   The paths were funded by the Garw Valley Community Council working in partnership with BCBC to match fund the cost through their Town & Community Council Fund.     Many positive comments have been received about the work, […]

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Notice of Vacancy for a Councillor – Bettws Ward

Following the resignation of Councillor Martyn Jones a vacancy has occurred to represent the Bettws Ward of the Garw Valley Community Council.    Please see full notice here

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Sports Community Award Winner 2023/24 – Nia Lewis

At the council’s ordinary meeting held on 17th June 2024 the council were delighted to welcome Nia Lewis the winner of the council’s 2023/24 community sport award.   Nia was joined at the presentation by members of her family. Nia, from Llangeinor, won the award for her success as a footballer; she has received 2 Welsh […]

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