We believe in the power of community voices. Our Engagement Forums are designed to bring people together, share lived experiences, and shape the future of Blaenau Gwent. Whether you're passionate about equality, youth empowerment, or building an age-friendly community, there's a space for you here.

🗣️The Lived Experience Network (LEN)	🗣️The 50+ Network	💡The Youth Forum
A collaborative space for Council staff and residents with protected characteristics to share stories, challenges, and achievements. Your lived experience helps guide the delivery of the Strategic Equality Plan 2024–2028. Click here to register	Find out about local groups and share what matters most to you in this free, non-political, space for people aged 50+. Be part of a collective voice for people aged 50+ who live, visit, and/or work in Blaenau Gwent, working together to build an Age-Friendly community. Click here to register	We are a group of young people aged between 11 and 25 years who work as a team on key issues, representing the voices of children and young people from across Blaenau Gwent. Click Here to Find Out More

Democracy in Blaenau Gwent

Public involvement in council meetings is welcomed and can be achieved in the following ways - Get Involved with Democracy | Blaenau Gwent CBC .

Stay Connected - My Council Services Alerts

Shape our services by staying informed with upcoming engagement events and consultations. Sign up to receive ‘Have Your Say’ alerts on My Council Services, here. You will be consulted on a wide range of issues to help us improve our services to support community wellbeing in your area.