http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news Monmouthshire County Council Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:30:25 +0000 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:30:25 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/617/monmouth_worlds_first_wikipedia_town_also_to_be_first_wifi_town_in_wales Plans to make Monmouth the first wifi town in Wales are underway said Monmouthshire Council this week (22/02/12). Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:16:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/616/digital_learning_goes_live_in_torfaen_and_monmouthshire Today secondary schools in Torfaen and Monmouthshire have gone live with laptops and a contemporary Learning Management System as part of the pioneering £14 million Digital Learning Project. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:27:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/615/monmouthshire_libraries_now_offer_ebooks_for_free As part of the eBooks for Wales pilot project, Monmouthshire libraries now offer access to over 2,500 eBooks. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:39:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/614/promotion_highlights_availability_of_national_express_tickets_at_local_tourist_information_centre Chepstow Tourist Information Centre celebrated National Express Week recently by giving away a pair of return tickets each day in a prize draw. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:53:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/613/press_release__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, 20 Feb 2012 11:46:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/612/council_seeks_information_on_broadband_access Communities, businesses and residents in Monmouthshire are to receive an opportunity to develop support for faster Internet broadband access by taking part in a survey conducted by the county council. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:05:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/611/monmouthshire_county_council_says_no_council_tax_rise_thank_you_very_much Monmouthshire’s cabinet met on Wednesday 15 February to consider the budget that it is recommending for next year. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:18:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/610/money_information_day_comes_to_monmouthshire Monmouthshire County Council is extending an open-invitation to money information day at Bridges Community Centre. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/609/residents_invited_to_celebrate_launch_of_the_wales_coast_path Monmouthshire County Council is inviting community groups and residents to celebrate the opening of the Wales Coast Path this spring. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:29:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/608/caldicot_library_invites_residents_to_unwind_with_a_good_book Libraries in Monmouthshire are about to embark on an exciting new reading revolution to engage people with a good book. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:13:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/607/residents_invited_to_reuse_and_recycle_at_caldicot_swopshop Monmouthshire County Council is inviting Caldicot residents to undertake a post-Christmas house clearance and pick up a bargain at the same time. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:27:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/606/auditor_general_notes_councils_improvement Monmouthshire County Council is improving. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/605/monmouthshire_county_council_welcomes_bbc_documentary Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) has welcomed a BBC documentary that looked at how the authority is handling the current economic pressures and its move to a new headquarters. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:06:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/604/community_information_evening_to_discuss_plans_for_former_govilon_school_site Monmouthshire County Council will hold a community information evening to consult residents over proposals for the former primary school in Govilon near Abergavenny. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:03:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/603/monmouthshire_gets_go_ahead_for_two_green_projects 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. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:03:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/600/council_seeks_views_on_improving_tourism_signs 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. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/599/chepstow_gives_thumbs_up_to_new_library Chepstow library reopened on Saturday 21st January, throwing open its doors to reveal a new improved service following four months of refurbishment. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:11:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/598/monmouthshire_council_accepts_foi_requests_via_twitter 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. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:19:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/597/chepstow_tourist_information_centre_gears_up_for_national_express_week Chepstow tourist information centre has teamed up with the National Express to promote the coach-travel booking service. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:50:00 +0000 http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/news/article/596/more_kerbside_collection_leads_to_withdrawal_of_recycling_banks 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. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:55:00 +0000