Economy

The area has been greatly affected by the decline of heavy industry, most recently the closure of the Corus steel plant, and the economy is now dominated by manufacturing. There has been significant inward investment  and the regeneration of the area is a major priority for the Council and its partners. With £200 million funding already in place there is strong support from the community as a whole to make things work. Further information is available by clicking on Regeneration.

Housing

A great range of housing is available in the area at some of the most competitive prices in the country, whether in one of the peaceful valleys or newer residential developments.  Blaenau Gwent, offers a lifestyle that is hard to match.

For information on Council houses in the area please click here

What people have to say about the area:

"Blaenau Gwent has had a really unfair image over the last few decades, but things are changing"

"I think it is becoming a place where people want to move to and set up their home"