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Brewery Yard prepares to open

2010-03-09T14:22:00+00:00

March 15th will see the reopening of a transformed area in Abergavenny that creates a vibrant link between the between the future livestock market development and the town centre.

Rogiet Primary School awarded for being the best sustainable school building in the UK

2010-03-09T08:27:00+00:00

Rogiet Primary School was named the UK's best sustainable school building at the BREEAM Awards 2010 last week.

Credit Union opens in Chepstow One Stop Shop

2010-03-04T17:25:00+00:00

Residents in Chepstow can now get affordable loans and ethical savings thanks to the new branch of the Gateway Credit Union in the Council's One Stop Shop.

Pupils learn the rules of recycling from spaceman Bin Raider

2010-03-04T12:03:00+00:00

Pupils at Llanvihangel Crucorney Primary School brushed up on their three 'Rs' � reduce, reuse and recycle with a lesson from eco-friendly spaceman, Bin Raider.

Management shake up to improve council services

2010-03-03T16:20:00+00:00

The senior management structure of Monmouthshire County Council is set to be shaken up as part of plans to improve the organisation's leadership and save around £900k per year.

Last call for Monmouth Gateway ideas

2010-03-03T13:05:00+00:00

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) has issued a final appeal to residents for ideas for the project known as 'Gateway Monmouth'.

Magor Munchies win award for bridging generation gap

2010-03-03T12:09:00+00:00

A school project that sees pupils and older people spend leisure time together has won an award for the service it provides to the community.

Farmers prosecuted for causing unnecessary suffering to cows

2010-03-01T10:35:00+00:00

Two Monmouthshire farmers have each been fined £2000 and £3000 costs for causing unnecessary suffering to two cows in 2008.

Your council on Twitter

2010-02-23T15:49:00+00:00

Monmouthshire residents and businesses can now follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/monmouthshirecc

Council protects money for roads

2010-02-18T19:16:00+00:00

The Council will continue its investment programme in roads as part of its budget for next year in an effort to repair the county's highways after the damaging effects of the recent severe weather.

Budget proposals include cash for frontline services

2010-02-17T16:38:00+00:00

Cabinet has recommended a budget designed to provide more money for frontline services while meeting the financial challenges created by the economic downturn and squeeze on public finances.

Monmouth hotel prosecuted for food hygiene offences

2010-02-12T09:57:00+00:00

A Monmouth hotel, the Riverside, was fined £600 plus £800 costs having been convicted of keeping food past its use-by date.

If you can't recharge them, recycle them!

2010-02-11T12:33:00+00:00

Monmouthshire residents can now recycle small household batteries at the county's household waste Recycling Centres in Abergavenny, Monmouth, Usk and Caerwent.

Usk student reaches the regional finals of the first Welsh libraries competition

2010-02-10T15:14:00+00:00

A student at Usk Community Education Centre is a winner in the regional stage of the first Welsh libraries competition � Express Yourself!

Monmouth Museum to mount exhibition on the life of Charles Rolls

2010-02-10T12:03:00+00:00

Monmouth Museum will launch an exhibition to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Charles Rolls - the co-founder of Rolls-Royce, pioneer motorist and aviator.

Potholes create hole in Monmouthshire highways budget

2010-02-09T10:47:00+00:00

Having come through the longest period of severe winter weather in over 30 years, Monmouthshire Highway Engineers are counting the cost of damage to the county's roads.

Have your say on rural needs in Monmouthshire

2010-02-08T11:40:00+00:00

Rural communities have an opportunity to have their say on projects that support the rural economy and the quality of life within villages and rural areas.

Chepstow restaurant prosecuted for food hygiene offences

2010-02-04T18:09:00+00:00

A Chepstow restaurant, the Afon Gwy, was fined £400 plus £1500 costs for keeping food past its sell-by date and for having dirty equipment.

Police still supporting community events

2010-02-03T17:53:00+00:00

Gwent Police agreed that it would still lend support to local events after a meeting of the Mor Hafren Area Committee last month (20th January 2010).

Farmer prosecuted for causing unnecessary suffering to cows

2010-01-26T09:17:00+00:00

A Monmouthshire farmer was fined £2000, with £3000 costs, last week for causing unnecessary suffering to two cows in 2008.