Blaenau Gwent Community Hubs

Blaenau Gwent Community Hubs

The hubs are located centrally in local libraries managed by Aneurin Leisure Trust and provide advice and information on a range of Council services.

Saturday Opening trial dates

Three libraries in Blaenau Gwent will open on a Saturday morning to support those residents who may find it difficult to visit the service during the week.

Ebbw Vale library Saturday 25th February,

Tredegar library Saturday 25th March

Abertillery library Saturday 29th April.

The opening hours at each venue will be 9.30am to 12.30pm

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice are providing a weekly service in the Community Hubs 9.30am – 12.30pm on the following days:

Mondays – Tredegar library

Tuesdays – Ebbw Vale library

Wednesdays - Abertillery library

Thursdays – Blaina library

Fridays – Cwm library

              - Brynmawr Wellbeing Centre, Blaenavon Road, Brynmawr every Friday, 9.30 am to 12.30pm 

Days and hours of operation

Abertillery Library

Day Opening Hours
  Monday   Closed
  Tuesday & Thursday      9.00am - 5.00pm 
  Wednesday   10.00am - 5.00pm
  Friday   9.00am - 5.00pm

Closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm.

Brynmawr Library

Day Opening Hours
  Monday & Tuesday      9.00am - 5.00pm 
  Wednesday   Closed
  Thursday and Friday   9.00am - 5.00pm

Closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm.

Ebbw Vale Library

Day Opening Hours
  Monday and Tuesday    9.00am - 5.00pm  
  Wednesday               Closed
  Thursday and Friday   9.00am - 5.00pm

Closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm.

Tredegar Library

Day Opening Hours
  Monday & Tuesday    9.00am - 5.00pm 
  Wednesday    10.00am - 5.00pm
  Thursday   Closed
  Friday   9.00am - 5.00pm

Closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm.


In Cwm the service will operate from Cwm library every Thursday from 9.30am until 5.00pm. Closed for lunch 1pm – 2pm.

At Llanhilleth Institute the service will be available every Wednesday from 10.00am until 5.00pm. Closed for lunch 1pm – 2pm.

In Blaina Library the service will be available every Monday from 9.30am until 5.00pm. Closed for lunch 1pm – 2pm.

Services Available:

  • Council Tax and Non-Domestic rates information and advice.
  • Benefits information and advice including Universal Credit, Council Tax reduction, free school meals, school clothing grants and benefit overpayments.
  • Apply for a Blue Badge.
  • Make bulky waste bookings, get waste/recycling timetables, make a booking at a HWRC site and order new recycling receptacles.
  • Pick up waste bags - including dog waste, food waste and hygiene waste.


For further information, visit your local Community Hub or call 01495 311556. Website: www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk