Torfaen County Borough Council Employee Directory
Government AdministrationWales, United Kingdom1001-5000 Employees
Torfaen County Borough Council is a unitary local government authority in south east Wales that delivers a broad range of services to its 91,000 residents. Based in Pont-y-pŵl, the council provides functions from road maintenance and waste management to supporting carers and educational services for young people. The authority operates within the government administration sector and has pursued a formal strategic framework since 2011 with Corporate Plan 2 guiding its priorities for five years, emphasizing support for vulnerable communities. Its core priorities include preventing homelessness, safeguarding children (including those with additional educational needs), protecting vulnerable adults, reducing crime and antisocial behaviour in deprived areas, and using resources wisely to maintain infrastructure and reduce energy use and waste. It also aims to foster employment and training opportunities through targeted initiatives. In 2026, Torfaen Food Partnership participated in a Food Summit that culminated in the launch of the Good Food Directory, reflecting continued collaboration with community partners.