Latest Press releases

Monmouthshire's recycling figures head in right direction

Wednesday 14th July 2010

The introduction of twin recycling sacks last December has seen over 25% of Monmouthshire’s dry waste - glass, paper and plastic - salvaged compared to less than 17% a year ago.

Free Countryside Training Opportunities

Thursday 15th July 2010

Monmouthshire County Council and Ramblers Cymru, in conjunction with Lantra, have devised a series of free training events, to be held over the next four weeks.

Summer holiday activities available now!

Thursday 15th July 2010

Looking for something to do during the summer holidays? If you live in Monmouthshire you’ll be spoilt for choice as the County Council have joined forces with Monmouthshire Housing Association to bring you a range of activities.

Food safety week

Tuesday 8th June 2010

Monmouthshire County Council, in partnership with the Food Standards Agency, is promoting Food Safety Week to highlight the importance of ensuring good food hygiene in the home.

Still time for Monmouthshire kids to have fun during the holidays

Friday 7th August 2009

Children who are in need of some entertainment during the school holidays still have the opportunity to join in with playschemes before the last sessions on 21st August.

Have your say at Planning Committee

Wednesday 1st July 2009

Monmouthshire County Council's Planning Committee will have a slot for residents to have their say from July.

Brewery Yard scheme making good progress says MCC

Tuesday 30th June 2009

The Brewery Yard area will be used for the Abergavenny Food Festival, MCC officers confirmed this week.

Kymin View praised by inspectors

Thursday 4th June 2009

A new Monmouth school has 'outstanding' arrangements for children moving onto secondary school and has an effective and imaginative use of stimulating resources to enhance pupils' learning.

MCC to move to fortnightly collections for residual waste?

Wednesday 3rd June 2009

Residents may have their residual waste collected fortnightly from autumn this year according to a report to be examined by councillors today (3rd June, 2pm).

Discover the stories of Wentwood Forest

Friday 8th May 2009

Families with a taste for a good woodland walk can part in a free story trail event with activities to be held in Wentwood Forest this month.

MCC asks - what about the people who want to shop in Abergavenny?

Wednesday 29th April 2009

Officers and councillors involved in the Abergavenny cattle market project said this week that they are representing the quiet majority who want a foodstore in the town.

Businesses get payment in loo

Monday 27th April 2009

People who need the toilet while they are out and about in Monmouthshire will soon have more facilities thanks to a new scheme that encourages businesses to open their toilets to the public.

Competition winners wheelie excited for school meals

Monday 27th April 2009

Two Monmouthshire pupils won a mountain bike each and got to meet a Welsh mountain bike champion after designing a mascot and logo for primary school meals menus.

Monmouthshire Tourism brochures go digital

Monday 27th April 2009

Monmouthshire visitors can now plan their trips without the need for paper copies of brochures.

Resist the recession with real nappies

Friday 24th April 2009

Families who switch from disposable to washable nappies can save up to £500 per year.

Caldicot cracks down on underage drinkers

Monday 20th April 2009

Under-18s in Caldicot have been finding it harder to buy alcohol since an operation targeting off licenses began this month.

Free taster courses on offer this Adult Learners Week

Wednesday 15th April 2009

People who are thinking of learning a new skill or hobby can try courses available in Monmouthshire for free as part of Adult Learner's Week 2009.

Advice for potential foster carers

Tuesday 7th April 2009

Anyone who wants information about foster caring can find out more at events being held in Monmouthshire during Fostering Fortnight (11th May to the 24th May).

Caldicot woman pleads guilty to benefit fraud

Monday 6th April 2009

A Caldicot woman was sentenced to 100 hours community service after being found guilty of giving a false declaration to obtain benefit.

People who can make a difference gather to tackle climate change

Monday 6th April 2009

Environmental experts and members of organisations in Monmouthshire who want to tackle climate change gathered at the Monmouthshire Local Service Board conference in Usk last month (26th March).

Housing services praised for joined up service

Friday 3rd April 2009

People in Monmouthshire have one single point of contact to find all they need to know about housing, Monmouthshire County Council's Chairman Sue White said this week.

Yellow Pages recycled into cash for schools and trees

Tuesday 31st March 2009

Schools across Monmouthshire are celebrating their success in the Yellow Woods Challenge – the campaign for schools, run by Yellow Pages working with the Woodland Trust and Monmouthshire Council.

Monmouthshire six commended at Observer Food Monthly Awards

Monday 30th March 2009

Monmouthshire food businesses have won acclaim at the Observer Food Monthly Awards which were announced in London this month (19th March).

Clinical waste now collected by NHS

Monday 23rd March 2009

People who have clinical waste collected from their homes are being advised that the collection will now be carried out by the NHS.

Monmouthshire man fined over £5k for flouting planning laws

Friday 13th March 2009

A local man has been fined £5,655 by Abergavenny Magistrates Court for failing to demolish a bungalow in compliance with an enforcement notice served upon him by Monmouthshire County Council.

Monmouthshire celebrates St John volunteers

Friday 13th March 2009

Councillor Susan White, Chairman of Monmouthshire County Council, has generously decided to celebrate the work of St John Cymru Wales' first aid volunteers.

Monmouth youngsters go the extra furlong

Thursday 12th March 2009

School children at Monmouth Comprehensive School are taking the up the reins with a little help from World Class Event riders Matt and Marie Ryan and the Redbrook Equestrian Centre.

Speak out for Dignity in Care

Tuesday 10th March 2009

Actress and writer Amanda Waring, the daughter of acclaimed actress Dame Dorothy Tutin, will be speaking with older people and carers, in Monmouthshire, about her mothers experiences of care.

Young people tell council how drink affects them

Monday 9th March 2009

Pupils at Chepstow Comprehensive have been helping councillors tackle alcohol abuse in the county by sharing how excessive drinking affects their lives.

Monmouthshire has record year for recycling

Friday 13th February 2009

Monmouthshire residents have diverted nearly 20,000 tonnes of household waste from going to landfill sites in the past year Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) revealed this week.