Preparations for a return to two-way traffic on Monnow Street in Monmouth are underway despite the impending firebreak lockdown. Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that although delayed, the line repainting…
Monmouthshire County Council is awaiting confirmation from Welsh Government regarding the economic support that has been announced for businesses affected by the firebreak lockdown. As soon as the full details…
Some town centre businesses in Monmouthshire are already set to benefit from a grant to aid recovery following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, however Phase One is set to…
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…
Where to start, on what’s been a pretty whacky few days. How about we go to UK level and work our way down to the ‘Shire. Each of the home…
For the tenth year in a row, Monmouthshire County Council’s Emergency Planning Service has received a PawPrint award by the RSPCA Cymru. The Gold Award was given to the Contingency…
A new online resource has been launched to help residents. Monmouthshire County Council has partnered with organisations including Citizens Advice, Mind Monmouthshire, Gateway Credit Union, Monmouthshire’s four foodbanks and housing…
Monmouthshire County Council is proud to announce that more of the county’s attractions and open spaces have won prestigious Green Flag Awards this year. The awards, given out by leading…
Monmouthshire’s Reuse shop has just celebrated its first anniversary at Llanfoist household waste recycling centre. The Reuse shop has a loyal following with customers who turn out every week, whatever…
On behalf of Monmouthshire County Council and their strategic partners including Welsh Government, the Department of Transport, Highways England, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire…
Young people from across Monmouthshire have joined the council in raising thousands of pounds for mental health support services during this year’s #HelloYellow campaign. The annual national fundraiser on Friday…
From Monday 26th October, Monmouthshire businesses will be able to apply for funding from the third phase of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF). An additional £140million is being made available…
Monmouthshire’s businesses are facing an increasingly challenging time. Monmouthshire County Council is concerned that they would not currently be eligible for grants from the £60m fund announced this week, designed…
Updated 8/10/20: The funding for the first phase of this grant is now fully committed. A second phase will be launched soon, and details publicised as soon as applications reopen….
With 11 areas of Wales having been placed into ‘local lockdowns’ very recently, including Monmouthshire’s four Gwent neighbours, there were many residents in Monmouthshire understandably asking what has changed and…
Town centre businesses in Monmouthshire are set to benefit from a new grant to aid recovery following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Town Centre Outdoor Adaptation Grant…
Following the most recent announcement from Welsh Government, additional lockdown restrictions have been put into place in several areas across South Wales. The importance of physical activity has never been…
The Development Bank of Wales, Business Wales and Monmouthshire County Council are hosting a free virtual drop-in clinic next month. The online event held on 14th October aims to help…
Wales may be a small country, but when it comes to recycling, we punch way above our weight. We’re already the third best recyclers in the world, and now Monmouthshire…
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…
Residents of Abergavenny will now be able to visit the new Community Hub located at the Town Hall. The new hub opened its doors on Monday 14th September for essential…
This month Monmouthshire County Council is launching a campaign to raise awareness of littering and to encourage everyone to take their litter home. It is timed to coincide with Keep…
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that Mitchel Troy recycling centre will be reopening from Tuesday 15th September. Detailed plans have been put into place to ensure that the personnel and…
Community Hubs are gearing up to reopen their doors to the public from Monday 7th September in Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth and Usk. Measures have been put into place to ensure everyone’s…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Youth Enterprise is pleased to announce its relaunch as it looks to support more people to unlock their skills and career potential, and to help people facing…
Our offices will be Closed on Monday 31st August.If your call is an emergency please telephone 0300 123 1055. There will be no Refuse collection Monday 31st August, collections will…
From Tuesday 25th August, the Woodland Trust will be launching its Tree of the Year campaign and this year the short-list includes Monmouth’s magnificent Catalpa tree, situated in the centre…
Across Monmouthshire students are receiving their GCSE results. In a week of intense public and political scrutiny of Wales’ examination system and processes today we refocus on the outcomes that…
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…
Today Monmouthshire’s Year 12 and Year 13 learners are celebrating their examination results, which will put them on the path to exciting futures at universities, colleges and in careers. In…
Town Centre business owners are being invited to express their interest for a new grant to aid their recovery following the impact of the pandemic. The COVID-19 Town Centre Outdoor Adaptation…
The need for reliable broadband coverage in rural Monmouthshire communities has been brought into increased focus during the pandemic, as more residents have been working online from home and catching…
Monmouthshire County Council is launching a three-month consultation and is inviting residents to have their say. The Active Travel consultation is a requirement by Welsh Government under the Active Travel…
Monmouthshire County Council is inviting local businesses that would like to serve food and drink in outside spaces to get in touch. In a move to further support the revitalisation…
The Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Preferred Strategy consultation and second call for candidate sites will close on 20th July 2020 to enable the Council to review the Plan’s evidence…
Monmouthshire County Council will launch the second phase of its Request & Collect library service on Monday 27th July when it will be available on certain days at Caldicot, Gilwern…
Monmouthshire County Council is working in partnership with the local town council to solve one of Chepstow’s stickiest problems – the scourge of chewing gum carelessly deposited on roads and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a humanitarian tragedy touching all corners of the world. Monmouthshire has not been spared with 73 deaths in the county attributed to the virus and…
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Photo: Councillor Richard John, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People Monmouthshire County Council has today welcomed plans by the Education Minister to allow schools, that can do so safely,…
Monmouthshire County Council is working with businesses across the county to support a #ShopLocal #ShopMonmouthshire campaign. For Monmouthshire’s town centres to prosper and for traders to survive then they need…
KA campaign has been launched across Wales encouraging people to contact social services if they are worried that a family member, friend, neighbour or someone that they know in their…
Although the number of Covid-19 cases have diminished, the virus has not gone away and that without caution, in particular observing social distancing, there is the risk of further cases…
This year has seen significantly more wild meadow areas across Monmouthshire’s open spaces, as the council’s ground maintenance teams have left verges and parks largely unmowed to allow wild flowers…
The likelihood of the Welsh Government’s requirement to stay local being lifted on Monday 6th July and self-contained visitor accommodation (without shared facilities) being allowed to reopen on 13th July…
Monmouthshire County Council has provided a new opportunity for people interested in fostering to enjoy an informal introductory chat. The Fostering 5 service is available each Tuesday from 3pm to…
Road safety measures in Usk are to be revised following feedback from the Usk community and meetings between Monmouthshire County Council and Usk Town Council. The temporary traffic light system,…
Loyal blood donors in Monmouthshire have responded to a request from the Welsh Blood Service to ‘donate differently’ by rolling up their sleeves to make a lifesaving donation at one…
Monmouthshire County Council has announced the proposed plans for improvements to Church Road in Caldicot. They are intended to address a number of local needs that have been identified by…
Monmouthshire’s markets will reopen to the public and traders next week. Abergavenny and Caldicot markets will reopen on Tuesday 30th June with Monmouth’s reopening on Friday 3rd July. The decision…
Thanks to a generous gesture by local firm Gwent Energy, Monmouthshire County Council’s community hub in Chepstow has received a defibrillator which could help save lives in the town. The…
Monmouthshire County Council is introducing a new Request & Collect service for library books in response to restrictions posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Customers can browse the library service on-line…
Monmouthshire County Council has been working to support businesses and help residents feel confident about returning to their town and village centres, as non-essential shops prepare to reopen from Monday…
In light of the Welsh First Minister’s announcement today, in which he is advising non-essential retail businesses may reopen from Monday 22nd June, Monmouthshire County Council is stressing the importance…
Proposed plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Caldicot Leisure Centre have been unveiled by MonLife, Monmouthshire County Council’s provider of leisure, tourism and cultural services. MonLife has revealed its…
Anti-litter campaigners and Monmouthshire’s recycling and waste staff have appealed to residents for help to counter the increasing amount of litter left on the banks of the River Wye at…
Monmouthshire County Council has submitted a bid for a new railway station in Magor, together with the Magor Action Group on Rail (MAGOR) local community group. The bid for a…
“If you want to travel fast, travel alone. If you want to travel far, travel together” This captures some interesting dilemmas for us as we look to our future. Our…
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that as of Wednesday 10th June, it is reopening its applications service for garden waste permits. Collections restarted last month and now the backlog has…
t Monmouthshire County Council has placed a temporary traffic control order on various roads in the Clydach and Maesygwartha areas following concerns expressed by local residents. The council’s Prohibition of…
Monmouthshire County Council is asking as many residents as possible to take part in a new survey that seeks opinions and ideas about how Monmouthshire’s town and village centres could…
Businesses in Monmouthshire should act soon if they wish to apply financial support. The Welsh Government’s Business Grants fund is closing on 30th June. More than 2,000 businesses have already…
In recent weeks there has been much coverage in the local and national media telling the story of those on the frontline in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. From…
Public transport in Monmouthshire has been given a boost with the announcement that the Welsh Government has awarded the council £290,000 to improve bus stop infrastructure across the county. The…
Gardens, large and small are fantastic places for all kinds of plants and animals. Wales Nature Week is all about nature in our gardens and the fun starts on Saturday,…
Photo: County Councillor Bob Greenland. UK-based companies can now apply for a convertible loan of between £125,000 and £5million, to support continued growth and innovation in sectors as diverse as…
Council seeks vacant properties to accommodate homeless over pandemic Monmouthshire County Council has issued an appeal to owners of vacant properties to make them available as temporary accommodation. The properties…
Monmouth has officially been named as the UK’s first Bee Town. This recognition, awarded on World Bee Day, follows the excellent work led by Monmouthshire County Council, Monmouth Town Council…
Monmouthshire County Council has marked National Mental Health Awareness Week by highlighting some of the services it has provided to ensure residents can cope well during the coronavirus pandemic. The…
Our offices will be Closed on Monday 25th May If your call is an emergency please telephone 0300 123 1055. There will be no Refuse collection Monday 25th May, collections…
Under the current lockdown measures, many of the usual opportunities to identify domestic abuse such as contact with professionals at routine appointments have been lost, meaning older people could be…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards is keen to support a national initiative called Business Against Scams, which seeks to stop businesses falling victim to criminals currently exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic….
Monmouthshire’s foster care team is looking for committed and caring people to offer a home to children and young people within the county. In these difficult times, it’s more important…
Monmouthshire has set out a blueprint for administering the authority’s aims while communities face the coronavirus virus pandemic. Cabinet met remotely last Wednesday (6th May) and agreed our strategy with…
Monmouthshire County Council is keen to update residents and clear up any misconceptions about the closure of our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs). There seems to be some misinformation circulating…
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…
A project instigated by occupational therapists and physiotherapists at Monmouthshire’s integrated health and social care team based in Monmouth’s Monnow Vale has benefitted to the tune of £12,000 thanks to…
We are experiencing issues with our Passenger Transport Team’s phone line 01633 644777 Please use the numbers below to contact the team directly for the time being – Becky Pritchard…
Estyn’s inspection of Monmouthshire County Council highlights the good progress the council has made since its previous inspection in November 2012. It recognises the clear vision and a strong focus…
As the UK enters its fourth week of lockdown, Monmouthshire County Council continues to function around the clock to support communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Council Leader Peter Fox…
A local authority team providing help and support for families has adapted to restrictions posed by the Covid-19 pandemic by setting up an advice line. Monmouthshire County Council’s Building Strong…
Dear all, I wanted to write as we move forward through the most challenging time our council has ever faced. We are still reeling from the terrible flooding following the…
Our offices will be closed over the Easter period as follows: Friday 10th, Monday 13th & Tuesday 14thApril If you need emergency assistance during this time please telephone 0300 123…
Councillors, staff and volunteers at Monmouthshire County Council continue to work exceptionally hard to ensure key services operate as the COVID-19 pandemic reaches a crucial stage across the country. The…
Kind gestures by two high street retailers have ensured that each pupil attending Monmouthshire’s hub schools for children of key workers will enjoy the welcome treat of Easter eggs. Thanks…
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…
The council is aware that many businesses are not making the most of the support that is there for them. If you occupy business premises in Monmouthshire with a rateable…
People who are employed or self-employed are being encouraged to apply for financial support following the recent announcement from the UK Government. The packages of support are available to help…
Monmouthshire County Council has taken the difficult decision to cease its garden waste collections from Friday 3rd April until further notice. The council has strived to deliver its waste and recycling…
Although many have applied for Welsh Government business grants offered in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, up to 2,000 potentially eligible firms in Monmouthshire are yet to fill in the…
Council’s trading standards officers provide advice to counter coronavirus scams Monmouthshire’s trading standards team is warning the county’s communities to be aware of people taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic…
Monmouthshire County Council shares plans to support small businesses As the country takes steps to contain coronavirus virus with people staying at home and many small businesses closing with immediate…
Advice on how to improve broadband during coronavirus Many people may have been asked to work from home or will be relying on digital connectivity while they self-isolate. Below are…
Monmouthshire County Council has taken the decision to temporarily close the Borough Theatre in Abergavenny and the council-run museums following advice from the UK government to avoid any unnecessary social…
Monmouthshire County Council has issued a warning to watch out for fraudsters targeting the public amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Fraudsters are increasingly targeting the public and organisations with emails, texts,…
Carmine Tarquilio will represent Wales in the final of the National Care Chef of the Year competition to be held on 3rd June at Stratford Upon Avon College in Warwickshire….
In light of the changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19 and following yesterday’s announcement by the Government, the decision has been made to postpone the LDP engagement events until further notice. The…