http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news Monmouthshire County Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 17 May 2012 04:08:28 +0000 Thu, 17 May 2012 04:08:28 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/663/partnership_administration_for_monmouthshire_county_council Monmouthshire County Council’s Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups have announced their intention to form a Partnership Administration. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:21:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/662/press_release__monmouthshire_county_council_announces_packed_programme_to_celebrate_olympic_torch An exciting programme of entertainment, sport and activity with worldwide link ups will keep thousands of people entertained as they await the arrival of the Olympic Torch to Wales on 25th May. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:09:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/661/special_day_marks_worldwide_celebration_of_weights_and_measures World Metrology Day - May 20th - has become an established event in over eighty countries celebrating the impact of measurement on the public. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:02:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/660/trading_standards_officers_launch_may_campaign_to_foil_scammers The month of May is Scams Awareness Month and Monmouthshire’s Trading Standards service is urging victims of this type of fraud to speak out. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:54:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/659/monmouthshires_chairman_welcomes_new_british_citizens All of us associate Monmouthshire County Council’s register office in Abergavenny with births, marriages and deaths but how many of us are aware that the premises are also used to welcome new British citizens? Fri, 11 May 2012 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/658/work_starts_on_the_new_steelworks_access_road_to_link_newport_and_magor The recently commenced work to link the M4 at junction 23A near Magor and Newport’s Queensway is expected to be completed early next year. Fri, 11 May 2012 16:08:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/657/council_offers_valuable_parenting_information_on_website Monmouthshire County Council has launched a new website offering parents and carers free, impartial and comprehensive advice on childcare, nursery admissions, local support services and lots of other vital information. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:55:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/656/two_hundred_walkers_celebrate_opening_of_wales_coast_path Over 200 people celebrated the opening of the Wales Coast Path on May 5th by walking the Chepstow to Sudbrook section in fine weather. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:48:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/655/cultural_events_planned_to_mark_olympic_torch_journey_through_monmouthshire With less than a month to go until the Olympic Torch makes its historic entry into Wales through Monmouthshire on 25th May, Monmouthshire County Council and the communities it serves are putting the finishing touches to a series of events to celebrate this once in a lifetime visit. Wed, 02 May 2012 10:59:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/654/olympic_following_the_flame__dilyn_y_fflam_exhibition_comes_to_monmouth As a key part of Monmouthshire’s preparations to be Wales’ entry point for the Olympic Torch on 25th May, Monmouth’s Shire Hall will play host to the Olympic 2012 Following The Flame exhibition from 7th to 28th May 2012. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:13:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/653/all_set_for_2012_county_council_elections County council and town and community council elections will take place across Wales (with the exception of Anglesey) on Thursday, 3rd May 2012. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:34:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/652/council_issues_maps_of_olympic_torch_route Eagerly anticipating the arrival of the Olympic Torch on 25th May Monmouthshire County Council has produced maps to help people witness a once in a lifetime event. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:02:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/651/stars_needed_to_shine_as_olympic_torch_comes_to_monmouthshire The arrival of the Olympic Torch in Monmouthshire on May 25th brings a golden opportunity for talented artistes to strut their stuff in front of an audience potentially numbering many millions. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:14:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/650/funds_available_to_boost_sporting_activity_in_monmouthshire Monmouthshire County Council aims to increase sports participation and physical activity by making extra funds available to local clubs and organisations via its Community Chest budget. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:38:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/649/chepstow_library_to_celebrate_world_book_night_with_reading_garden_launch Chepstow Library is to mark the opening of its reading garden on World Book Night - Monday 23rd April - by holding a special celebration evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:20:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/648/abergavenny_library_to_celebrate_world_book_night_with_award_winning_performance_poet Abergavenny Library is to mark World Book Night in style - starting at 7pm on Monday 23rd April - with readings, refreshments and free copies of this year’s World Book Night titles. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:13:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/647/knit_and_natter_with_a_nice_cup_of_tea_at_gilwern_library Gilwern Library is to launch a monthly group for experienced and beginner knitters on Friday 20th April at 10am. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:09:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/646/monmouthshire_county_council_flag_lowered_over_county_hall_for_final_time Monmouthshire Chairman, Councillor Brian Hood MBE recently brought nearly forty years of history to a close at Cwmbran’s County Hall when he lowered the county council flag for the final time. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:56:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/645/councils_abergavenny_roadshow_to_showcase_grants_available_to_rural_businesses Monmouthshire County Council aims to boost the local economy by hosting a road show on Monday, 23rd April highlighting grants available for farmers, businesses, new ventures and community groups through the county’s Rural Development Programme (RDP). Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:12:00 +0100 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/644/press_release__county_consults_on_its_equality_plan Monmouthshire County Council has launched consultation upon its draft Equality Objectives and Plan document which sets out how the council aims to ensure that its functions, decisions and behaviours fully take into account the impact they make on the people of Monmouthshire. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:27:00 +0100