News Archive

News published January 2012

Community information evening to discuss plans for former Govilon school site

Published: 30 January 2012

Monmouthshire County Council will hold a community information evening to consult residents over proposals for the former primary school in Govilon near Abergavenny.

Monmouthshire gets go ahead for two green projects

Published: 26 January 2012

Two Monmouthshire-based projects have successfully obtained funding from the Local Energy Assessment Fund (LEAF), a UK government grant scheme that encourages environmentally-friendly schemes.

Council seeks views on improving tourism signs

Published: 25 January 2012

Monmouthshire County Council is aiming to help sightseers and encourage more visits to the area by seeking the views of residents on tourism signs in a number of the county’s historic towns and villages.

Chepstow gives thumbs up to new library

Published: 25 January 2012

Chepstow Library reopened on Saturday 21st January, throwing open its doors to reveal a new improved service following four months of refurbishment.

Monmouthshire Council accepts FOI requests via Twitter

Published: 18 January 2012

Submitting Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Monmouthshire Council has been made easier for Twitter users after the council issued instructions on asking questions using the FOI act.

Chepstow tourist information centre gears up for National Express week

Published: 17 January 2012

Chepstow tourist information centre has teamed up with the National Express to promote the coach-travel booking service.

More kerbside collection leads to withdrawal of recycling banks

Published: 16 January 2012

An increasing number of people participating in weekly kerbside collection schemes has led Monmouthshire County Council to withdraw five little-used Tetra Pac carton recycling banks.

Council’s Monmouth roadshow to showcase grants available to rural businesses

Published: 16 January 2012

Monmouthshire County Council aims to boost the local economy by hosting a road show on Monday, 23rd January highlighting grants available for farmers, businesses, new ventures and community groups through the county’s Rural Development Programme (RDP).

Monmouthshire County Council amongst the best recycling performers in Wales

Published: 16 January 2012

Monmouthshire County Council achieved fantastic results in the recent recycling data published by the Welsh Government, with 59% of the county’s waste being recycled and composted.

Council encourages use of real nappies to cut down on waste

Published: 11 January 2012

Monmouthshire County Council has made a cut into the amount of waste going to landfill over the past twelve months by handing free washable cotton nappies to parents at local shows and events.