Monmouthshire County Council’s lettings service will offer its unique knowledge and guidance to a range of towns across the county during June and July. Monmouthshire Letting Service (MLS), which prides…
A Caldicot primary school has participated in a project to encourage families to help their children to be a healthy weight through healthy eating and physical activity. The project, organised…
A partnership between Monmouthshire County Council, the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations, carers, third sector bodies and the health board is to celebrate the vital contribution made by the county’s…
Monmouthshire County Council is taking steps to reduce the unnecessary use of plastic. The council’s Strong Communities Select Committee met recently and heard from officers and plastic-free community groups based…
Monmouthshire’s youth service team is organising an early July summer camp for Year 9 pupils at Chepstow and Caldicot Schools. A full day on a site at the edge of…
Monmouthshire County Council worked in partnership with other public bodies to hold a dog fouling awareness day recently. The council’s environmental health and waste & street cleaning teams, as well…
Abergavenny Castle will hark back over 700 years on Saturday 9th June as it hosts a re-enactment of the period of medieval history during the One Hundred Years War. The…
Monmouthshire County Council has organised a range of great activities for children over the late spring bank holiday half-term! Monmouth and Caldicot Community Hubs are celebrating Elmer Day on Saturday…
Monmouthshire’s Passenger Transport Team is inviting residents to help shape the future of local bus services around the town of Chepstow. The team will offer drop-in sessions at Bulwark Community…
Monmouthshire’s foster care team will be at The Bridges Community Centre in Monmouth on Wednesday 30th May from 10am to 12pm and 7pm to 9pm to meet and greet residents…
A digital project supported by Monmouthshire’s rural programmes team has been set up to bring superfast broadband to communities in the north of the county. The project – initiated by…
Monmouthshire celebrated its tenth anniversary of being named Top Food Destination in Wales* with a Flavours of Monmouthshire event at Chepstow Tourist Information Centre on Monday 14th May. The occasion…
Monmouthshire County Council’s cabinet members have visited Monmouth’s Chippenham Mead children’s play area to inspect the site which is due to benefit from investment following recent housing developments. Original proposals…
Monmouthshire County Council has chosen a new Chairman to serve for the next twelve months. Councillor Peter Clarke was elected at the council’s annual general meeting on May 8th following…
A Monmouthshire County Council programme which aims to help 16 to 24 year olds into employment, education or training is seeking the help of local businesses and employers. Inspire2Work –…
Monmouthshire County Council is to commemorate the centenary of the Royal Air Force with a ceremony at County Hall on Monday 14th May at 9.30am. The RAF Ensign will be…
A generous gesture by a Swansea-based company will benefit children, young people and their families attending Monmouthshire County Council’s social services contact centre in Abergavenny. Facility Services Group Limited (FSG)…
Monmouthshire County Council will engage with residents over how to make the approaches to Caldicot’s town centre greener by holding two drop-in sessions. These will be held on Tuesday,…
As part of the National Autism Strategy, we are a team that is jointly hosted by Aneurin Bevan Health Board and Monmouthshire Council. What does the service provide? The service…
Monmouthshire County Council Fostering Team will be hitting the road and travelling across Monmouthshire in a bid to attract more carers to look after Monmouthshire children. The roadshow coincides with…
Monmouthshire County Council has agreed a plan to embed its ambition for social justice into the heart of its policies and activities. The Social Justice Strategy, agreed by the council’s…
Schoolchildren and community groups in Monmouthshire and rural areas of Newport are being taken under the wing of beekeeping experts in a move to boost the local bee population. They…
Monmouthshire County Council has linked with South Wales tech company We Build Bots to develop a chatbot that will feature on the council’s website and Facebook messenger service. This additional…
Monmouthshire’s Public Service Board has published its well-being plan which sets out how it will improve well-being in the county – both now and in the future. The Public Service…
Community groups in Monmouthshire have over a month to bid for grants to improve local broadband infrastructure as well as set up community energy projects, thanks to funding available from…
Abergavenny Market will host its annual toy and train collectors’ fair on Monday 7th May – May Day Bank Holiday – from 10am to 4pm. Admission to the market hall…
Residents and other stakeholders are being asked to comment on a draft plan that will guide the management of the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape World Heritage Site until 2023. The Blaenavon…
Work carried out at Llanfoist Fawr Primary School is to be cited in a case study by world-renowned professor of education, Bill Lucas. Professor Lucas’s new book Developing Tenacity, co-written…
Local Agri Urban Group have been giving “thought for food” The URBACT Agri Urban project has seen the development of a local group with interest or business in the food…
Did you know that Monmouthshire County Council and Abergavenny Town Council are participating in the AGRI – URBAN programme. What is Agri Urban ? Agri Urban is a two year…
Pupils and staff from schools across Monmouthshire were joined by Sally Holland, Children’s Commissioner for Wales, at a Super Ambassadors’ conference to highlight the importance of the United Nations Convention…
Popular BBC TV show, Money for Nothing is filming for a forthcoming series and has chosen Monmouthshire County Council’s busy household waste and recycling centre at Llanfoist near Abergavenny as…
Aneurin Bevan Gwent Public Health Team on behalf of Gwent Health, Social Care and Housing Partnership, are holding a small research event to discuss thoughts and aspirations with people about…
Business support service Superfast Business Wales will run a free workshop for Monmouthshire’s businesses from 1pm to 5pm on Wednesday, 16th May at Abergavenny’s St Michael’s Centre, 10A Pen-Y-Pound,…
Two Monmouthshire primary schools combined to present an end of term musical extravaganza before an appreciative audience of 120 parents at King Henry VIII School. The concert was a culmination…
Monmouthshire County Council in partnership with Usk Town Council is to build on last year’s highly successful cycling project. The Great Usk Bike Off will run once again this summer…
The A466 at Livox near Tintern has been re-opened. Vegetation and rock scaling works are complete and we are currently awaiting the final report from our geotechnical engineers. It seems…
We are experiencing issues in producing some Business Rate Bills for 2018/19, with properties that are entitled to transitional relief. This is unlikely to be resolved in time to give…
Monmouthshire County Council is one of the first organisations in Gwent to pledge support for a new charter enabling people with disabilities to have their voices heard. The Monmouthshire launch…
People considering starting their own business in Monmouthshire or developing their existing one, are eligible to attend a series of free workshops in April, delivered by the Welsh Government’s Business…
Staff from twelve Monmouthshire schools who successfully attended a five week educational training course received certificates of achievement from the council’s Chairman, Councillor Maureen Powell at a ceremony in Magor…
Monmouthshire’s cabinet member with responsibility for county operations has drawn attention to the scourge of litter on major highways. While the county’s trunk routes – the A40, A449, A4042, A465…
Monmouthshire County Council has organised a range of great activities for children over the Easter holidays! Usk Community Hub in Maryport Street is offering an Easter Egg treasure hunt with…
Monmouthshire’s National Exercise Referral Scheme celebrates its tenth birthday on Tuesday 20th March. Since its beginnings in 2008 the Public Health Wales and Welsh Assembly-funded programme has helped over 10,000…
A fortnight after Storm Emma wrought havoc across Monmouthshire, snow and bitterly cold winds struck the county once again, but thankfully the impact on Sunday 18th March was much less…
Monmouthshire County Council has approved its Corporate Plan: ‘A Monmouthshire that works for everyone’ which sets five priority goals the council will work towards by 2022. The Corporate Plan…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Youth Enterprise Team hosted an event to celebrate International Women’s Day at Chepstow School on Thursday 8th March. In keeping with this year’s theme Press for Progress,…
Monmouthshire County Council joined other local authorities across the UK as Commonwealth Day was marked by flag raising events and ceremonies of dedication. Accompanying Monmouthshire’s Chairman, Councillor Maureen Powell and…
A local village hall could be the recipient of funds to reduce its energy costs in a new green initiative aimed at community buildings in Monmouthshire and rural areas of…
Monmouthshire County Council has agreed to regain ownership and control of Abergavenny’s Borough Theatre following a decision taken at today’s (Wednesday, 28th February) cabinet meeting. Talks between the council and…
Monmouthshire County Council has postponed its transport drop-in event scheduled for Thursday 1st March due to concerns over severe weather. It will now be held at the same venue –…
Monmouthshire’s communities have embraced the challenges brought by severe weather and have shown remarkable spirit to go above and beyond to help neighbours and strangers cope with snow-filled days. Local…
Warmer temperatures and the beginnings of a long-awaited thaw in Monmouthshire signalled the start of normality for council services across the county. Council staff continue to work around the clock…
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Monmouthshire woke on Friday 2nd March to a thick blanket of snow with Storm Emma’s severe weather continuing to affect the county. Council workers had worked around the clock to…
HIGH TIDES – TINTERN (4th MARCH 2018) High tides are due. We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed…
Monmouthshire was subjected to severe weather early on St David’s Day as Storm Emma’s high winds and heavy snow gathered momentum, causing difficulties across the county. The increasing severity was…
Monmouthshire County Council will consider its budget for next year at its meeting on Thursday, 1st March. Another difficult settlement from Wales Government (a reduction from the current year) accentuates…
Monmouthshire County Council recently took the decision to reintroduce the ‘Control of goods displayed on the public highway’ policy. Having considered the concerns of local business it has been decided…
Monmouthshire County Council is hosting a transport drop-in event at Usk’s Glen-yr-Afon House Hotel on Thursday 1st March with two identical sessions running from 10am to 12noon and 7pm to…
Monmouthshire County Council has approved the establishment of an Alternative Delivery Model (ADM) to secure a viable and sustainable future for its tourism, leisure, culture and youth services. The new…
A family fun day is taking place at Bailey Park, Abergavenny on Friday 23rd February from 10.00am – 4.00pm. The day is being hosted by Monmouthshire County Council Community Safety…
VELOTHON Wales is offering the local Usk community the chance to find out more about this year’s event at an engagement evening on Monday 26 February. The people of Usk…
Monmouthshire County Council has organised a range of great activities for children over February’s half term! Caldicot Community Hub has planned two events for youngsters. On Monday, 19th February, popular…
Monmouthshire County Council is to contact local food takeaway businesses in a bid to reduce the use of polystyrene and single use plastics. Meanwhile, children from Cantref Primary School have…
On Thursday 15th February Monmouthshire County Council Foster Care team will be at The Angel Hotel Abergavenny, from 10.00am – 12.00pm and 7.00pm – 9.00pm to meet and greet residents…
Two sets of lights have been installed on the A466 between St Arvans and Tintern due to rock falls and unstable ground. Both sets are within or adjoining Blackcliff/Wyndcliff Site…
Monmouthshire County Council has issued a statement urging companies affected by the collapse of construction services company Carillion and with commitments to the authority to make early contact. Following a…
The newly-formed Development Bank of Wales is holding a series of free events for business owners and managers to help those looking to start or develop a business. Thirty-minute appointment…
Monmouthshire County Council has welcomed figures indicating an overall improvement in the performance of its primary schools over the past year. The Welsh Government’s National School Categorisation System has recently…
Monmouthshire County Council’s environmental health team has urged residents to check the hygiene rating of pubs, restaurants and other food outlets before they book a table for St Valentine’s Day….
Residents of a Caldicot care home were treated to a special concert to mark St Dwynwen’s Day by children from the town’s Welsh-medium primary school. St Dwynwen’s Day/Dydd Santes Dwynwen…
Monmouthshire County Council has started work on further improvements to Abergavenny’s town centre with the repaving and resurfacing of Lion Street and Frogmore Street as far as the Barclays Bank…
Caldicot Community Hub will host a ceremony at 7pm on Thursday 25th January to remember the millions killed in the Holocaust under Nazi persecution and in subsequent genocides in Cambodia,…
On Monday 15th January, the day recognised as ‘Blue Monday,’ residents across Monmouthshire shook off the January Blues in all of Monmouthshire County Council’s community hubs. The hubs provided a…
Monmouthshire County Council is seeking the views of the community over a proposed planning application for residential development at Raglan. A public engagement event will be held from 3pm to…
Monmouthshire County Council has given the go-ahead for a strategy to guide tourism development and marketing and management to attract visitors to the county for the next three years. The…
Beat the Winter Blues by taking part in a Happiness Pulse survey; the survey will highlight how happy, connected and active people in Gwent are. The survey will provide an…
Monmouthshire County Council are hosting two Budget engagement meetings on Tuesday 23rd January at County Hall, Usk. The first session is taking place at 2.00pm – 4.00pm followed by an…
Monmouthshire County Council has celebrated ten years of action to promote Fairtrade with an event featuring pupils at Goytre Fawr Primary School. The council has recently received approval from the…
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (HARDWICK HILL LANE AND BULWARK ROAD, CHEPSTOW, MONMOUTHSHIRE) TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION NOTICE 2018 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL intends to make an Order under…
Caldicot Community Hub is hosting a packed day of activities on Monday 15th January to raise mid-winter and post-Christmas spirits. The occasion will also give people the chance to meet…
Monmouth Community Hub is hosting an event on Monday 15th January designed to dispel the winter blues and give people the chance to meet new friends and have fun. The…
Usk Community Hub is hosting two events to raise mid-winter and post-Christmas spirits. On Thursday 11th January at 7pm crime writers Alis Hawkins and Graham H Miller will deliver a…
Monmouthshire County Council has achieved the goal of becoming the country’s first local authority to deliver a highly regarded sporting programme to an entire year group. The council’s sport development…
Monmouthshire County Council will temporarily close a number of its car parks or areas within its car parks to allow vital work to be carried out. The smaller of Abergavenny’s…
Councillors and highways engineers from Monmouthshire County Council have met with a local timber company to address residents’ concerns over heavy traffic on the neighbouring road network. Residents of Hereford…
Monmouthshire County Council will be hosting a Talk to Us engagement forum on Friday 19th January 10.00am – 2.00pm at County Hall, Usk. The event will provide residents with an…
High tides are due. We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods on the following dates…
I feel extremely privileged to serve once again as Chairman of Monmouthshire County Council. As before, it has been an extremely busy but interesting time. I hope that you enjoyed…
Monmouthshire County Council has published its timetable for collection of waste and recycling over Christmas and the New Year. No collections will take place on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or…
Monmouthshire County Council is inviting residents, businesses and organisations to submit comments on a report to be put before cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday, 7th February. Comments must be…
Monmouthshire County Council will hold a public exhibition to provide an update on its proposed shared-use Llanfoist to Abergavenny footbridge over the River Usk and display how the project has…
Community-based projects in Gwent have until the end of next month to apply for up to £5,000 from the Gwent High Sheriffs’ Community Fund (GHSCF). Community groups, voluntary organisations and…
Over 70 looked-after and vulnerable children from Monmouthshire will benefit from a Christmas gift thanks to generous festive gestures by a number of parties. The council’s Children’s Services team organised…
An event arranged by Monmouthshire County Council’s Face to Face Therapeutic Services team has helped a range of young people aged 7 to 15 come to terms with the loss…
The offices of Monmouthshire County Council will be closed on: Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th December and Monday 1st January. FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY – If urgent assistance is required…
Monmouthshire County Council staff donned Elf hats, stripy tights and festive attire to raise over £200.00 for the Alzheimer’s Society on Wednesday 13th December. The Alzheimer’s Society, Elf Day is…
We are pleased to confirm that all schools will be open tomorrow – Wednesday 13th December. Thank you for your patience over the past couple of days, but we needed…