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.  Clive said, ’I am highly honored to be asked to unveil this plaque. I held Mervyn in immense respect because he was a very strict referee and knowing that he, a fellow Welshman had got to the very top, fuelled my ambition. ’

Walking

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Explore one of our many beautiful walking trails across Blaenau Gwent

waste

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

We Care Wales Campaigns

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Highlighting roles in Social Care

Welfare reform advice

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

Well-being

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Well-being Plan

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Blaenau Gwent Draft Local Well-being Plan 2018 to 2023

welsh

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Understand the Welsh language scheme and access the annual report

welsh language standards

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Understand the Welsh language scheme and access the annual report

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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Understand the Welsh language scheme and access the annual report

What are Building Regulations?

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

What is Adoption

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FAQs about the adoption process and who may be eligible

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 is the Children’s Grand Council?

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(Find out about the Children’s Grand Council and what we do)

What Support is Available

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

Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

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Designated list of accessible vehicles in the county borough

Where can I get more information

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Find other information and support for adoption

Where Does My Recycling Go?

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Information about what happens to your recycling

Where to Stay

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From B&Bs, inns, and chain hotels, to self catering and campsites

Who are the Blaenau Gwent Youth Forum?

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Find out about the BG Youth Forum and how to join

Who are the children who need adopting

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Find out about children who need a permanent safe place within a family

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.  Clive said, ’I am highly honored to be asked to unveil this plaque. I held Mervyn in immense respect because he was a very strict referee and knowing that he, a fellow Welshman had got to the very top, fuelled my ambition. ’