This week marks the one-year anniversary of MonLife’s Active 60 programme, which is available for people aged 60 & over to become more physically active through in-person or online classes:…

Monmouthshire Council has praised the incredible response from residents who have opened their homes to families fleeing the war in Ukraine. More than sixty families in the county have offered…

Pupils and staff at Gilwern primary school continued the trip of a lifetime on Friday 8th April with a virtual hike that will see them encircle the world. The project,…

Monmouthshire County Council’s MonLife Youth Service team have been out in schools across Monmouthshire to promote the up-coming elections. So far they’ve visited Caldicot and Abergavenny comprehensive schools and plan…

Spring is officially here and Monmouthshire County Council’s grounds team are about to start preparing the county’s open spaces for the year ahead. At the end of last year, the…

If you’ve been looking for things to do during the upcoming Easter school holidays then look no further, MonLife has the answer – a whole programme of activities and events…

One of Abergavenny’s most prominent town centre buildings, which has been vacant for several years, is being given a new lease of life following a major investment by its new…

Abergavenny is the latest town in Gwent to see a Veterans’ Support Hub available to all former and current military personnel, providing advice, guidance and support regarding some of life’s…

A new deal between Monmouthshire County Council and Abergavenny Town Council has created a partnership to support and develop the town’s historic Borough Theatre. The county council is undertaking a…

Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire County Councils have agreed to advance plans for a new road to bypass Chepstow to end congestion in the town centre and at the Highbeech roundabout. The two…

At last week’s meeting of cabinet Monmouthshire County Council confirmed that it would be resubmitting its two bids for Caldicot and Monmouth in Round 2 of the UK Government’s £4.8…

Opening on Friday 4th March, The Cabin is a safe space for 11-25 year olds to socialise, meet new friends and talk about any issues, with help from Monmouthshire County…

At yesterday’s meeting of full council – Thursday 3rd March – councillors across the political landscape within Monmouthshire County Council stood with its leader Cllr. Richard John in condemning the…

Monmouthshire County Council has set out its budget for the year ahead in the most challenging of circumstances. The pandemic has had a far reaching impact on all aspects of…

St David’s Day celebrations in Abergavenny took on an extra special significance this year. Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent the 1st of March in Monmouthshire…

People across the world reacted in shock when news broke on February 24th of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In the days since, the world has watched in horror at…

Monmouthshire County Council has launched a survey seeking views on how residents would like to use existing paths and access points for Castle Meadows in Abergavenny.  Plans have been launched…

Monmouthshire County Council and Chepstow Town Council have joined together to prepare the next step in the town’s journey, setting out a long-term vision for the town that lays out the steps that need…

High winds and heavy rainfall impacted Monmouthshire over the weekend. The River Usk and River Monnow rose rapidly resulting in Flood Warnings. Frontline teams helped communities by delivering sand bags…

Yesterday (17 February), 5G Wales Unlocked — the innovation project demonstrating the opportunities for 5G in rural and valleys communities in Wales — launched a live 5G service which includes…

Storm Eunice has impacted across Monmouthshire. Over 1,000 homes in Monmouthshire were left without power and residents were urged to contact Western Power for information. Both the M4 Prince of…

Monmouthshire County Council is prepared for Storm Eunice. Following the Met Office’s Red Warning for high winds that could pose a danger to life and possible damage to property, it…

Schools sites across Monmouthshire will switch to remote learning on Friday 18th February. Those that had inset days already planned will continue as usual.

High tides are due.  We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods on the following dates…

Monmouthshire County Council has today – Wednesday 16th February – launched a survey seeking views on how residents, business and visitors currently use and would like to use Chepstow High…

As part of a Gwent-wide initiative, the Gwent Public Services Board (PSB), which includes the five local authorities and public bodies, is seeking feedback on life in Gwent. As part…

Monmouthshire’s leisure provider MonLife is gearing up for the exciting February half term, with plenty on offer to keep children and young people active and entertained over the school holidays. …

The importance of the views and opinions of young people and children is at the forefront of a new Participation Strategy being launched by Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services team….

As the countdown begins for this year’s local elections in May, councillors and candidates across all political groups in Monmouthshire are being asked to commit to a fair and respectful…

Some of Monmouthshire’s towns are about to get SMART, a new digital infrastructure, supported by Welsh Government, which is being installed by Monmouthshire County Council in Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth…

Celebrations on 70 years of the Her Majesty The Queen’s reign will take place across the UK between the 2nd and 5th June 2022, and it is expected that communities…

 A new partnership development project has started on site in Portskewett, Monmouthshire, after plans were approved in February 2020. Partners from Melin Homes, Candleston (a subsidiary of Melin), and Monmouthshire…

As fuel costs continue to rise, the Welsh Government recently announced that the annual winter fuel payment for eligible households has been increased from £100 to £200. In addition, the…

A Monmouthshire County Council service, which offers support and training to help people find jobs and improve skills, is relaunching with a new look and a fresh call for residents…

A project is offering £10,000 grants to businesses and community groups to develop local food supply chains. The Food4Growth programme in Torfaen, Caerphilly and Monmouthshire has two grant schemes available,…

New Art History Course for the New Year With our popular local lecturer Eleanor Bird Online via Zoom 10 weekly lectures 1½ hours Two options for accessing the live lectures:…

“The Moment of Truth: Art in the Early Renaissance” Monday evenings online course moves on through time to the 15th Century from Monday 31st January 2022 7-8pm Zoom illustrated live talks…

Monmouthshire County Council launched its draft budget proposals for 2022-2023 on Wednesday 19th January. The council faces £10.41m of unavoidable service pressures and £4.96m of pay pressures that continue to…

Following successful grassland management pilots to improve biodiversity across the Gwent local authorities, this year the Nature Isn’t Neat approach to management is being coordinated to cover wider areas across…

Following its £1.7m refurbishment, Abergavenny leisure centre has opened its doors to the public, revealing a host of new equipment and modern leisure facilities. The refurbishment of Abergavenny Leisure Centre,…

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of Councillor Peter Clarke. Peter left us peacefully on 10th January. Peter was a towering figure in our organisation having…

News about the worrying impact of Climate Change has left many people wondering what they can do to make a difference. Monmouthshire County Council has been working to help tackle…

In November 2021, Monmouthshire County Council carried out a survey for Magor residents, business and visitors to share their opinions on whether the limited traffic restrictions in the village’s Square,…

Over the next week Monmouthshire County Council is launching a new ‘Money Matters’ campaign highlighting the support available to those facing money worries. It is often cited that most households…

Tuesday 21st December 2021 Monmouthshire County Council today received confirmation from Welsh Government that it will receive an 11.2% increase in its core funding next year compared to the 9.4%…

There is not expected to be any changes to waste and recycling service but some collections could be impacted by the evolving Covid-19 situation. There will be no planned changes…

Monmouthshire County Council’s full council meeting on Thursday 16th December included an update on the plans to improve Abergavenny bus station, which was first constructed in the 1930s. Following a…

Plans for the introduction of pilot 20mph zones across Monmouthshire were raised at Monmouthshire County Council’s full council meeting on Thursday 16th December. The Welsh Government scheme will see 20mph zones…

The Leader of Monmouthshire County Council, Cllr. Richard John has expressed thanks for the kindness and community spirit of Monmouthshire’s residents in the run-up to Christmas, praising their support of…

Tintern’s Grade II Listed Wireworks bridge, which crosses from Monmouthshire into Gloucestershire, was closed to vehicles in August 2021 following the results of a structural assessment undertaken earlier in the…

The Step Into Nevill Street campaign has gained attention from Abergavenny residents since its launch last week. The trail which has seen independent businesses design their own festive wooden reindeer…

Monmouthshire County Council has responded to public debate about access to the footpath that runs alongside Severside rifle range and has launched a consultation to gather information about any unrecorded…

The Royal Air Force’s ‘Wales and the Battle of Britain’ free exhibition has arrived in Monmouth’s historic Shire Hall (from Friday 26th November 2021) and tells the story of Welsh…

Work has begun to create Community Nature Spaces at the Rockfield Estate in Monmouth. Community Nature Spaces offer much more than traditional play parks, they include the provision of wild…

Monmouthshire’s towns and villages are gearing up for festivities this Christmas with a reminder to shop local. This on-going, successful campaign to ‘bring the magic back’ to Monmouthshire’s high streets…

Residents across Gwent are being asked to get involved and support White Ribbon Day on Thursday 25th November. White Ribbon Day is an annual event that marks the United Nation’s…

This festive season, we’re all being asked to think about giving the gift of kindness to consider donating to Monmouthshire’s Christmas wishes appeal. The annual appeal organised by Monmouthshire County…

For this year’s BBC Children in Need, Monmouthshire County Council’s Countryside Access Team have left their desks behind and ventured around the county for their team meetings, all whilst raising…

Monmouthshire County Council has secured funding to support the continued recovery of our town centres following the pandemic. Town Centre business owners in Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth and Usk are…

Community schemes in Monmouthshire have received a boost thanks to confirmation of funding from Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), the national body for voluntary organisations in Wales. As a…

Monmouthshire shoppers are being encouraged to support their local businesses in the run up to Christmas. As part of this year’s Christmas Shop Local campaign, Monmouthshire County Council has announced…

The Chairman of Monmouthshire County Council, Councillor Mat Feakins, led an Armistice Day service today, at 11am on Thursday 11th November, to commemorate those who fell defending Britain in the First…

There is lots on the news at the moment about the COP26 Climate Change conference and how critical it is for countries to work together to tackle climate change.  If…

High tides are due. We will be monitoring the situation and if necessary, will arrange for the A466 through Tintern to be closed for short periods on the following dates…

Monmouthshire County Council is planning an Active Travel route – a cycle and pedestrian-friendly link – connecting Monmouth’s Monnow Street with the Overmonnow area. This will offer cyclists and walkers…

An initiative to bring new life to community facilities is inviting owners and organisers to access a wide range of support and advice. Officers from Monmouthshire’s Rural Development Programme are…

If the weather isn’t on your side this half term, not to worry. Monmouthshire has plenty of activities to enjoy when it’s wet outside. Here are a few options so…

The impact of pet fouling in Monmouthshire is being highlighted following an awareness day aimed at showing how dog mess can blight communities. It comes after Monmouthshire County Council joined…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Emergency Planning Service has once again been awarded a prestigious Gold PawPrint award by the RSPCA in their annual PawPrints Awards. The PawPrints award scheme was launched in…

The Gwent Green Grid Partnership, a new ground-breaking project, aims to improve and develop green infrastructure – a term used to describe the network of natural and semi-natural features, green…

Over the last two years studies have been undertaken into how traffic and travel movements might be improved in and around Chepstow and the surrounding area.  Earlier this year the…

Monmouthshire County Council is launching a campaign signposting people suffering financial hardship, mental health issues or other causes of concern towards available support.  The campaign is delivered in partnership with…

Former students from Chepstow Comprehensive school are being asked to go back to the classroom and inspire current pupils to grasp the futures they want. Chepstow School has joined a…

Monmouthshire County Council is to invite residents to join discussions to transform Caldicot’s Newport Road between the town centre and the B4245 into a more pleasant environment.  The council is…

Monmouthshire County Council is to carry out an up to date survey on the area’s tourism industry. Monmouthshire’s strategic Destination Management Plan, which guides the running of the county’s tourism…

MonLife has announced a programme to carry out much-needed improvements to Chepstow Leisure Centre’s swimming pool hall.  These will include redecoration of the pool hall, an upgrade to glazing in…

The deadline for a consultation exercise to benefit Wye Valley communities has been extended by 18 days to allow more time for residents, organisations and visitors to respond. Monmouthshire County…

Monmouthshire County Council is updating its action plan to reduce its impact on climate and is keen to receive ideas on working with communities to cut carbon emissions. Monmouthshire’s action…

Residents in Monmouthshire are being invited to help shape the best possible future for the county by submitting their views in a survey. Part of a Gwent-wide initiative, the Gwent…

Children in Monmouthshire have enjoyed a fun-filled summer holiday, thanks to two successful play provision schemes offered by MonLife, the council’s tourism, leisure, culture and youth services body. The Welsh…

Work on the much-awaited refurbishment of Abergavenny Leisure Centre is set to begin with new pictures being unveiled of what customers can expect once the works are completed. Monmouthshire County…