A-to-Z of Services: W

wales

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On Friday 24th January 2014 the Blue Plaque to honour Mervyn was unveiled by by fellow Welsh Referee, Clive Thomas. Like Mervyn, Clive was a world class referee, appearing in the 1974 and 1978 World cup finals and countless international and top European matches. 

Walking

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Explore one of our many beautiful walking trails across Blaenau Gwent

Walter Conway

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In 1915, Walter was appointed secretary to the Medical Aid Society, which over the next 18 years grew under his stewardship into one of the best societies.

waste

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Information and advice about bonfires in gardens, and complaining about nuisance which may be caused

Welfare reform advice

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Changes to the benefit system, including Universal Credit, Council Tax Reduction, and Discretionary Assistance Funding

Well-being of Future Generations Act

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The Act ensures public bodies improve the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities now and in the future.

Well-being Plan

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Blaenau Gwent Draft Local Well-being Plan 2018 to 2023

welsh

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Information about the Council’s legal requirements.

Welsh in the Community

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Discover the range of learning and social opportunities available across the borough.

welsh language standards

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Information about the Council’s legal requirements.

Welsh-medium Primary school

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Blaenau Gwent has one Welsh medium primary setting, Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg in Blaina with another one opening in September 2023

Welsh-medium Secondary school

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Blaenau Gwent have secured secondary school places in Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw a 3-18 school.

WESP

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Welsh in Education Strategic Plan for Blaenau Gwent 2017-2020

wewlsh language

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Information about the Council’s legal requirements.

What are Building Regulations?

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Why do you need them and how do they differ from planning permission

What is Autism?

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Autism is a different way of experiencing the world. A person with Autism may process information about their surroundings differently to others.

What is Revaluation?

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The Valuation office Agency reassess and updates the rateable values of all business properties usually every five years. The next revaluation will come into effect on 1 April 2023.​

What Support is Available

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Services for children and young people in need of support and/or protection

What we offer

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Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

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Designated list of accessible vehicles in the county borough

Where Does My Recycling Go?

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Information about what happens to your recycling

Who are the Blaenau Gwent Youth Forum?

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Find out about the BG Youth Forum and how to join

Wind Turbine Mapping

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Interactive map showing all wind turbines which are operational, consented, and in planning

Winter Gritting Routes & Salt Bins

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List of gritting routes and salt bin locations throughout the borough

Winter Maintenance Services

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What services the Council delivers during winter weather as part of our snow plan

world cup

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On Friday 24th January 2014 the Blue Plaque to honour Mervyn was unveiled by by fellow Welsh Referee, Clive Thomas. Like Mervyn, Clive was a world class referee, appearing in the 1974 and 1978 World cup finals and countless international and top European matches.