Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
Government AdministrationWales, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is a local government authority in the Government Administration sector, located in Ebbw Vale, Wales, United Kingdom. It provides local services to Blaenau Gwent communities, operating as a resident-facing public sector body. The council employs between 501 and 1000 people. It operates under a Joint Chief Executive arrangement with Torfaen County Borough Council, with Stephen Vickers appointed as permanent Joint Chief Executive for both councils in June 2024. Recent activity includes the June 2026 launch of a Family Support Hub to offer families a single point of contact for advice and services, and recognition in March 2026 of a Blaenau Gwent project in collaboration with Barnardo's ACT+ service as a finalist for the Accolades awards.