Vale of Glamorgan: Annual Council Tax Information

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Households will receive their annual Council Tax bills in the coming days.

Have a query about your bill? Check our FAQs!

Use our online form to contact the Council Tax team directly.

If you are struggling to stay on top of your bills, support is available. Find out about the Council Tax reduction scheme and other grants on our Cost-of-Living support hub.

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Llantwit Major: Digital Help & Support every Tuesday at Llantwit Major Library

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Vale of Glamorgan: 2024/25 annual garden waste collection subscription

If you have signed up for a 2024/25 annual garden waste collection subscription, we will collect your garden waste on your scheduled collection day every two weeks from today until 29 November 2024.

You can check your collection date and sign up for email reminders on our website.

If you’d like us to collect garden waste from your home, you can sign up for a 2024/25 subscription.

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Wales: Workplace Recycling Law in Wales changing from 06 April 24

2 months to go until the Workplace Recycling law change.
From 6 April, all businesses, charities and public sector organisations will be required by law to sort their waste for recycling.

Find out more by clicking here.

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Haverfordwest: Friday Drop-In - The Edge Youth Centre

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Vale of Glamorgan: Vale Family Information Service News

Vale Family Information Service News

Have you seen the choosing childcare booklet? You can access the simple guide to help parents choose childcare in Wales here.

Are you a parent or guardian of a child 0-7 years receiving services in the Vale of Glamorgan?

Early Years Pathfinder want to hear your feedback and views in a short interview. To thank you for taking part you'll get a £40 voucher.

Please click here to fill out the form.

For more information or to contact the Vale Family Information Service please see their details below:

Vale Family Information Service / Gwasanaeth Gwybodaeth i Deuluoedd y Fro
Phone / Ffon: 01446 704 704
fis@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/fis

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Brecon: Repair Cafe, every last Saturday of the month at Brecon Volunteer Bureau

 
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The Volunteers of the Repair Cafe are able to work on:

• Household Items
• Toys
• Clothes and Sewing Repairs
• Small Furniture
• Electrical Items (subject to assessment). Electricals can also be PAT tested.

Brecon Repair Cafe is also a collection point for Tools for Self Reliance Cymru

Cakes and warm beverages are on offer!

Volunteers are always welcome to join the group and current Volunteers are happy to share their knowledge with anyone interested!

For more information, please contact: vbxbrecon@gmail.com OR 01874 623 136.

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Barry: Free Cricket Sessions for Children at Colcott Sports Centre, Barry

 

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Free cricket sessions for children (8+)
For more information contact Tom Bary:

Tel: 07545788960
Email: tomos.bary@cricketwales.org.uk

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Chepstow: Join the Army Cadets at Beachley Barracks

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Action, Adventure, Fun & Friendship. For a life changing experience, join the army cadets! If you are aged 12 - 18 years of age, join us on Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm.

For further information call 01873 813756,

Email: gwentandpowysacf@fca.org.uk or visit the website by clicking here.

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Wales: Free Bookstart packs for children

It’s never too early to start sharing books, stories and rhymes with your child. Through Bookstart, BookTrust Cymru supports families across Wales to read together regularly.

Every child in Wales can receive two special Bookstart packs before the age of three, which are given to families by their Health Visitor. Alternatively, Bookstart packs are available to collect from many libraries in Wales. Find your local library here.

For more information on Bookstart, BookTrust Cymru please click here.

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Haverfordwest: The Edge Youth Centre

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Vale of Glamorgan: Index newsletter for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs

The Index newsletter for children and young people with disabilities or additional needs in the Vale of Glamorgan is out now.

For further information and/or to sign up to the Index to receive our newsletters directly please click here.

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St Athan: Foodshare Pantry Opens at St Athan Gathering Place

Foodshare Pantry Opens at St Athan Gathering Place

Led by Food Vale with funding from the National Lottery Community Fund a new food share pantry has been set up at St Athan Gathering Place.

The pantry aims to improve access to affordable, good food in the community while reducing food waste.

The pop-up store will be run by Glamorgan Voluntry Services (GVS) fortnightly and will be stocked with surplus foods from supermarkets, and freshly grown produce from local growing projects.

More information can be found here.

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Haverfordwest: AWS - Volunteer for Youth Club

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Haverfordwest: AWS - Beginning Ukulele

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Wales: Free Childcare Profession Information Sessions

Do you work with young people who may have an interest in a career in childcare?

WeCare Wales is delighted to offer young individuals a unique opportunity to explore the dynamic world of childcare and discover promising career pathways in Wales.

Our engaging, free information sessions feature two enriching presentations for you to choose from for your group of young people;

• Presentation 1: Exploring the Welsh World of Childcare - Your Journey Begins Here

Information about the childcare profession, its importance, the skills needed, career options and educational pathways

• Presentation 2: Stepping Stones: Unlocking your dream towards a Professional Career in Early Years and Childcare

Chepstow: Chepstow Town Council 2022 - 2023 Annual Report

Have a read of our Annual Report for 2022-2023!

Want an insider's look into what is happening with your Town Council? Well, if you haven't read it yet, our annual report for 2022-2023 is available on our website for your viewing pleasure!

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Wales: Voter ID Requirement in Wales

Voters in Wales need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

This applies to:

• UK parliamentary elections, including general elections, by-elections and recall petitions.
• Police and Crime Commissioner elections.

If you don't have accepted photo ID, you can apply for a free voter ID document, which is known as a Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline to apply for free voter ID for the elections on Thursday 2 May is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.

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Brecon: Brecknock Welfare Trust

Brecknock Welfare Trust has funding for:

• Cost of living
• Energy & Household living costs
• Funding for items or facilities
• Services to reduce need, hardship or distress of persons living locally.

Please email office@brecontowncouncil.org.uk or telephone 01874 622884 (Mornings) for an application form and further eligibility details.

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Sedbury: Street Dance Classes on Thursday and Saturday at The Royal British Legion in Sedbury

 

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STREET DANCE CLASSES
We have had a lot of enquiries about our children’s classes, and we are now able to accept all enquiries after our upcoming show this weekend. We have opened up some new more spaces in both our Thursday and Saturday street dance classes, so if you are interested, please contact us on our Facebook page, Arête Dance Academy.
FIRST CLASS FREE

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