Monmouthshire Children’s Services Christmas Wishes appeal is back for its 10th year. The appeal ensures that Monmouthshire’s most vulnerable and in-need children and young people receive a Christmas voucher or…

Pupils across Monmouthshire will benefit from greater choice and variety at lunchtime when a refreshed school menu launches on Monday 2 November 2026. The new menu has been developed following…

Families across Monmouthshire will soon be able to apply for funded childcare for all two-year-olds, following the latest expansion of the Welsh Government-funded childcare offer. From 2 November 2026, parents…

Residents in Usk will soon be able to use their local Post Office more often due to revised opening hours. The Usk Post Office has been located within the Community…

The Shire Hall Museum team are looking forward to meeting residents and visitors at the Monmouth Festival of Stories this autumn as part of its first community engagement event ahead…

Monmouthshire County Council is urging residents to dispose of vapes correctly after recycling wardens found eight disposable devices in a single household waste bag.  A recent audit highlighted an important…

Community groups, volunteers, schoolchildren and Monmouthshire County Council will all be speaking up for Fair Pay this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight. For 2026, Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 21 September to 4…

Monmouthshire County Council’s environmental enforcement officers have been operating across the county for 12 weeks, helping to tackle littering offences and breaches of the council’s Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)…

A Ukrainian woman who fled her homeland at the age of 97 following Russia’s invasion has celebrated her 100th birthday at County Hall in Monmouthshire. Abergavenny resident Lidiia Rebrova marked…

A partnership of organisations across Monmouthshire has secured funding through the WCVA Strategic Volunteering Grant to help strengthen volunteering and community-led evaluation across the county. Led by Monmouthshire County Council,…

Tourism businesses across Monmouthshire are being encouraged to apply for a new grant scheme designed to improve accessibility and ensure more people can enjoy everything the county has to offer….

Monmouthshire residents are being encouraged to have their say this September through Monmouthshire County Council’s engagement platform, Let’s Talk Monmouthshire. More than 1,000 people have already registered, using the platform to share views, contribute ideas and keep up to date with consultations across the…

Motorists travelling on one of Monmouthshire major roads will benefit from the completion of a series of roadworks. Monmouthshire County Council can confirm that work to resurface the A472 at…

Today, 20 August 2026, Monmouthshire students have collected their GCSE results. This date marks the end of months of hard work and is one which learners will have marked out,…

Monmouthshire County Council are offering a parent programme for parents and carers of children who are autistic or currently going through the diagnostic process. EarlyBird Plus is a National Autistic…

Students across Monmouthshire are celebrating today (13 August 2026) as they receive their A-Level, AS Level and vocational qualification results, marking an important milestone in their education and opening the…

A package of improvements to bus services serving Monmouthshire will be introduced from September thanks to support from Herefordshire County Council and the Welsh Government. These changes will bring new…

Caldicot played host to a celebration of local artists at the weekend, providing a chance for the community to come together and get creative. A council and community collaboration, Caldicot…

Monmouthshire County Council are asking local groups and residents for their help in identifying and cataloguing sightings of common swifts across the region. Swift numbers have declined 75% since 1995,…

Monmouthshire County Council are pleased to announce that work has begun on the construction of the Llanfoist to Abergavenny Active Travel Bridge. The new active travel bridge will enable people…

Monmouthshire County Council is delighted to announce that several of its parks, attractions and community green spaces have once again been recognised with prestigious Green Flag Awards, including a first-time…

This summer, Monmouth is turning into a giant storybook. Children and families are invited to step into the magical world of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler this summer as a…

Monmouthshire County Council is encouraging residents to share their views on what makes a strong community through a new engagement on Let’s Talk Monmouthshire. The initiative is the first step…

Air quality in Usk has improved to such an extent that Monmouthshire County Council has revoked the Usk Air Quality Management Area (AQMA), bringing to an end a designation that…

Pupils from across Monmouthshire came together to showcase their creativity, teamwork and coding skills at a dynamic LEGO STEM event held at Caldicot School on Thursday, 18 June 2026.  …

Motorcyclists are being invited to help shape future road safety improvements by sharing their experiences of using Monmouthshire roads. Monmouthshire County Council has launched a survey to better understand the…

Residents are invited to join a community celebration marking the successful restoration of a cherished woodland at Mill Common, in the heart of Magor and Undy. The completion of the…

Following huge demand from communities across Wales, TrydaNi has launched a new electric car club in Abergavenny. The TrydaNi Abergavenny car club launch took place earlier this month, supported by…

Monmouthshire County Council brought the community spirit to Usk recently as part of the International Family Fun Day. The sun was shining as families, visitors and residents made their way…

Communities across Monmouthshire are stronger because of the dedication of local foster carers, who were recognised at a special appreciation event hosted by Foster Wales Monmouthshire on Friday, 5 June…

Published: 3 June 2026 A Monmouthshire Welsh-medium school has received a glowing report following a recent Estyn inspection. Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin, in Caldicot, was described by Estyn as “a…

Published: 27 May 2026 Monmouthshire County Council and Caldicot Town Council are working in partnership and have engaged LDA Design to help guide the development of a new placemaking plan for…

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to confirm that the Llanthony Valley road will fully reopen on 22 May, marking the completion of recovery works after the significant landslip earlier this…

Published: 21/05/2026 Kids, teachers, councillors and representatives from Living Streets have got together to celebrate Walk to School Week in Gilwern by walking along an upgraded walking route. They were…

Work to transform Castle Dell Play Area in Chepstow has officially begun, marked by a “spade in the ground” event on Tuesday, 19 May 2026.  The milestone brings the long‑anticipated project a step…

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to report that work to upgrade two play parks in Chepstow has been completed. The play parks at Western Avenue and Piggy’s Hill have been…

Monmouthshire County Council and Usk Town Council are working together to improve Usk’s public spaces through a project focused on Bridge Street and Twyn Square.  The aim is to create safer,…

Schools from across Monmouthshire have taken part in a pair of water safety events. Around 500 students attended the events, which were organised with the support of the RNLI, South…

Monmouthshire has been recognised as one of the safest places in the UK for children to play outdoors, ranking second overall in a national comparison by Outdoor Toys. The assessment,…

Children in Monmouthshire have been leading the way in encouraging people to buy Fairtrade Easter eggs and chocolate this Easter by designing posters for a competition organised by Monmouthshire County…

Monmouthshire County Council has taken the decision to close the Old Wye Bridge in Chepstow to all users following recommendations from specialist engineers. The bridge, which connects Bridge Street with…

On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, creatives, partners, and community organisations gathered for the Monmouthshire Cultural Celebration and Networking Event at the Borough Theatre in Abergavenny.  This event showcased the diverse…

Ten projects across Monmouthshire are to receive a share of more than £7.5million in funding from the Welsh Government. The Abergavenny/Llanfoist active travel bridge, renovation of Chainbridge and the B4245 at…

Monmouthshire County Council wants to hear from young people across the county who use their local library. In our newly-launched Let’s Talk Libraries: Young People’s Survey we’re looking for feedback from those aged…

A major programme of nature recovery will be delivered across Gwent after the Gwent Green Grid Partnership secured £999,974 from the Nature Networks Programme, which is being delivered by the…

The Gwent Green Grid Partnership hosted a celebration of a spectacular new multimedia artwork celebrating the incredible biodiversity of our region. The BioTapestry is an ambitious 70-metre-long creation, created by community groups…

Monmouthshire County Council held a celebration of all things Welsh at County Hall in Usk this week to celebrate St David’s Day. Councillors and officers were joined by schoolchildren, a…

A new exhibition has recently opened at Chepstow Museum tracing the ever‑changing rhythms and moods of the River Wye from its source at Pumlumon to its tidal meeting with the…

Monmouthshire County Council has finished 2nd in Wales for its recycling rate. Figures for 2024-5 recently released put Monmouthshire at 72.3% for the proportion of waste collected that is reused,…

Llanfoist Fawr Primary School has taken a significant step towards sustainability by becoming a pilot school to host a hybrid Bokashi and aerobic composting pilot, supported by Monmouthshire County Council…

Monmouthshire County Council is preparing to carry out essential safety works on a large Copper Beech tree in Bailey Park in Abergavenny. The work has been deemed necessary after routine…

Monmouthshire County Council held a short but deeply moving ceremony at County Hall last week to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2026. The ceremony was a chance to remember, to reflect,…

Monmouthshire County Council has been praised by Estyn for the positive difference it is making for children and young people across the county. Cllr Laura Wright, Cabinet Member for Education,…

Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire County Councils have agreed to the creation of a cross-boundary work group to develop solutions to the long-standing congestion issues in the Chepstow area. The working group…

Monmouthshire County Council is delighted to announce a significant upgrade to the all‑weather pitch at Caldicot Leisure Centre, marking an exciting step forward for community sport in the area. The…

Monmouthshire Children’s Services Christmas Wishes campaign returned for its 9th year and brought much needed support to vulnerable families and young people. In a year where so many people and businesses…

Caldicot Castle was again filled with warmth and support as young people and families gathered for the annual Remembering Event, hosted by Monmouthshire County Council. Since its inception in 2016,…

Monmouthshire County Council has been honoured with a platinum award by the RSPCA for its exceptional animal welfare standards. The council received the award at the animal welfare charity’s PawPrints Awards….

Monmouthshire County Council held its first ever Inter-Faith event at County Hall in Usk recently. The event, held in the council chamber, was organised to celebrate the range of faiths practised…

Monmouthshire County Council is proud to announce its accreditation as a Real Living Wage Employer, joining a growing movement of organisations across Wales committed to fair pay and tackling in-work…

Monmouthshire’s Thriving Communities Events made a return in October, welcoming more than 250 residents across two sessions held in Magor and Abergavenny. The events were hosted at the Magor and…

Monmouthshire County Council has today announced its participation in the annual International Carbon Literacy Action Day. This day highlights dedication to tackle climate change through Carbon Literacy, lowering an organisation’s…

Volunteers from Monmouthshire’s four Benthyg Libraries of Things gathered at County Hall recently to celebrate all that the projects have achieved to date. Benthyg is the Welsh word for borrow…

Schools, village halls and community groups have taken up the challenge to join in Monmouthshire’s biggest ever Fairtrade coffee morning. More than 30 different events are being held by schools…

Monmouthshire County Council are working with Chefs in Schools to deliver bespoke training for our school caterers. The project aims to encourage and increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables…

Following the success of the Thriving Communities Event in 2024, we are excited to announce its return, this time with two separate events.  The events will be hosted in Magor…

Monmouthshire County Council would like to reiterate its thanks to the people and organisations who contributed to the consultation on its Deposit Replacement Local Development Plan in November and December 2024.  More…

Schools and community groups in Monmouthshire are invited to be part of the county’s biggest ever Fairtrade Coffee Morning during this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight from 22nd September to 5th October….

Today, 21 August 2025, Monmouthshire students have collected their GCSE results. This date marks the end of months of hard work and is one which learners will have marked out,…

Today, 14 August 2025, Monmouthshire students have collected their A-Level, AS Level and BTEC results. This date is one which learners will have marked out, as they plan their next…

Monmouthshire County Council is proud to be supporting World Breastfeeding Week this August with a new Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme. World Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1st to 7th and is…

Have your say on Monmouthshire County Council’s plans to transform two Chepstow playgrounds.  The council has received a limited share of the £5million allocated by the Welsh Government for improving…

Chepstow Museum played host to Welsh Government ministers and Monmouthshire County Council cabinet members last week as part of the opening of a new gallery. Changing Faces of Chepstow is…

Last week, the MonLife Sports Development Team hosted primary school pupils from across Monmouthshire at their annual PlayMaker Conferences. The conference brings together Monmouthshire’s young leaders for training and to celebrate their leadership journeys….

MonLife’s Countryside Access Service has teamed up with Bethany Handley to raise awareness about improving access for all. Funded through the Welsh Government Access Improvement Grant, two videos have been filmed…

A six-metre common swift tower has been installed at County Hall in Usk as part of the Gwent Green Grid Shared Prosperity Funding for enhancing Green Spaces. The tower, which…