Monmouthshire is a beautiful county, blessed with strong communities, some of the finest natural assets in Wales, and a competitive local economy.  Our citizens tell us that it is a fantastic place to live.  However, we also know that our county’s relative affluence compared to much of Wales – when viewed through the lens of aggregated data – masks the day to day reality and lived experience of those of our citizens who are experiencing poverty, financial hardship and who do so in the context of the considerable financial inequality that exists within our county.

In many ways, living in an area of relative affluence and wealth whilst you are struggling to make ends meet can make that experience even harder and more isolating.  This is Monmouthshire’s particular challenge and one that we are determined to understand, to shine a light on, and to address