Community Hubs

Community Hubs, run by Blaenau Gwent Council, offer residents easy access to services within their local communities by operating out of our town centre libraries.  

Blaenau Gwent Community Hubs provide advice, information and a range of Council services including:

  • Information and advice on Council Tax and Non-Domestic rates.

  • Benefits information and advice including Universal Credit, Council Tax reduction, free school meals, school clothing grants and benefit overpayments.

  • Access to 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 food waste and hygiene waste.

  • Requests for information on many other Council services.

  • Offering help and guidance on many other organisations.

Interior of a community hub office with a large monitor, a table, and three chairs. Signs display Welsh language text and local imagery.

Community Hubs opening hours and days of operation are:

Location Days Open Times
Abertillery
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Wednesday
9.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00

10.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00
Blaina Monday 9.30–13.00 & 14.00-16.00
Brynmawr Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00
Cwm Thursday 9.30-13.00 & 14.00-17.00
Ebbw Vale Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9.00–17.30
Tredegar Monday, Tuesday & Friday

Wednesday
9.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00

10.00-13.00 & 14.00-17.00