Monmouthshire County Council, Gloucestershire County Council and The Forest of Dean District Council have issued an update on the condition of the Old Wye Bridge following recent inspections by specialist…
Following the launch of the Monmouthshire Cultural Strategy, applications are now open to join the Monmouthshire Cultural Partnership Forum. Across Monmouthshire, culture is lived. Professionals and volunteers enrich the lives…
Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that it has agreed the next steps to deliver a permanent solution to the landslip at Neuadd Straight on the Llanthony Valley road. Following the…
Residents aged 50 and over are being invited to attend two upcoming wellbeing events that will highlight the wide range of services, activities and support available across the county. These…
The results of the Monmouthshire Resident Survey 2025 are now available online. This survey, conducted as part of Data Cymru’s National Resident Survey, gathered feedback from more than 1,000 residents between…
Monmouthshire County Council has reaffirmed its strong and longstanding commitment to the Armed Forces community by retaining Gold Award status in the Ministry of Defence’s Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS)….
Monmouthshire County Council has approved a outcome focused budget following a Full Council meeting on Thursday, 05 March 2026, setting out how the authority will continue to invest in communities…
Monmouthshire is set to benefit from new investment aimed at supporting local jobs, skills, businesses. Announced by the Welsh Government in October 2025, the Local Growth Fund will invest £547…
Schools and young people in Monmouthshire are invited to take part in a competition to design a poster encouraging people to buy Fairtrade Easter eggs and chocolate. This exciting competition…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet will discuss the final budget proposals in its next meeting on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. Ahead of this, the council has today published its Final Revenue…
Business, infrastructure providers and local authorities are meeting to discuss resilience and green growth opportunities through the Marches Forward Partnership. Participants will explore how joint action with the MFP could…
Monmouthshire County Council is delighted by the release of new information from the UK Government confirming that a major investment in a new railway station to serve Magor and Undy…
Monmouthshire County Council has launched its public consultation on its 2026–27 Draft Budget and Priorities. From Thursday, 22 January until 5pm on Wednesday, 18 February, residents are invited to have…
Monmouthshire County Council is implementing traffic management systems on the Gilwern Viaduct following a recent monitoring assessment which revealed structural concerns. To safeguard public safety and maintain the bridge’s continued…
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce the opening of the final section of the active travel route connecting Kingswood Gate to Monmouth town centre. The new walking and wheeling…
Monmouthshire County Council will commence work on enhancing the Shire Hall in Monmouth. To bring this ambitious vision to fruition, Shire Hall will temporarily close to the public from 20…
Usk in Bloom is celebrating winning a Gold Award and being crowned Wales in Bloom Large Village Champion 2025, with Abergavenny in Bloom winning gold in the Town category. The awards were presented at…
Monmouthshire County Council welcomes the announcement from the Welsh Government confirming arrangements to keep the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal open this summer. This decision provides vital reassurance to local businesses,…
The recent floods on the River Monnow have devastated residents and businesses in the town of Monmouth and confirmed the pattern of recurrent flood damage in villages such as Skenfrith….
Businesses in Monmouthshire affected by the floods associated with Storm Claudia will be eligible for financial support from Monmouthshire County Council, thanks to funding from the Welsh Government. Grants of…
Monmouthshire County Council is delighted to announce that MonLife, the council’s Sport, Play and Community team, has been recognised at the prestigious Food and Fun 10-Year Celebratory Awards. The awards,…
A man who continued to commit fly-tipping offences despite being subject to a criminal behaviour order has been jailed for 15 months. Stewart Evans was handed a 10-year criminal behaviour…
Monmouthshire County Council has agreed to submit the Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) to the Welsh Government and Planning and Environment Decision Wales (PEDW) for independent examination following a vote at yesterday’s…
Monmouthshire County Council has successfully prosecuted Anthony Manson following a deeply distressing case of animal neglect which resulted in the death of a young pony. Following a report from members…
In September, almost 250 people attended two successful jobs fairs hosted by Monmouthshire County Council’s Employment & Skills team, in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions. Held in…
Foster Wales Monmouthshire is proud to highlight the vital role of short breaks carers in supporting foster carers and enriching the lives of children in care across the county. Short…
The Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence 2025 battled the weather to prove a great success at Square Farm, Monmouth, on the 3 and 4 October. The Convergence welcomed attendees from…
Monmouthshire County Council has officially opened a new Assistive Technology Hub at Monnow Vale Community Hospital. The Hub enables council officers, staff from Aneurin Bevan Health Board, and other external…
Monmouthshire County Council is working closely with local schools, colleges, training providers and Careers Wales to ensure we know the ‘destination’ of all Year 11, 12 and 13 school leavers….
Monmouthshire County Council has successfully prosecuted a Wyesham resident, who pleaded guilty to criminal damage after unlawfully felling a council-owned tree near his property. The resident was ordered to pay…
Following a recent petition from residents regarding the changes to the Home to School Transport Policy, Monmouthshire County Council has commissioned an independent assessment of three walking routes. As a…
Monmouthshire County Council is inviting community members and organisations to submit funding applications for the Community’s Budget scheme. The Community’s Budget has received £24,000 of capital funding from the UK Government through…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards have hosted a multi-agency operation to seize a significant quantity of illegal tobacco and vaping products from a retail premises in Abergavenny. The enforcement action…
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that funding has been confirmed for the Llanfoist to Castle Meadows Active Travel Bridge. This confirmation represents a significant milestone in the council’s…
Monmouthshire County Council has launched the 2025 resident survey to gain valuable feedback on everyday life in the county. This initiative is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to engaging…
Caldicot Castle will be hosting a free-to-attend arts festival next month. It will see some of Monmouthshire’s most talented artists joining forces to celebrate creativity with festival-goers on Saturday 4…
Monmouthshire County Council has been accredited as a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation, highlighting the council’s dedication towards tackling climate change, reducing its organisational carbon emissions, and its commitment to working towards…
The Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence 2025 will be hosted in Monmouthshire this year, as the event visits Square Farm, Monmouth. In its third year running and its first visit…
We support the excellent work being done by all those involved with the Bridges Centre charity. We hope they will continue to support our community for many decades ahead. With…
Monmouthshire County Council are developing plans for a new Active Travel route running through part of Caldicot Castle Country Park. The Caldicot Multi-User Route aims to connect the newly constructed…
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a new public consultation to gather views on its draft Local Flood Risk Management Strategy. The draft strategy sets out how the council manage the…
Monmouthshire has joined a growing global movement aimed at better serving its older residents. During the full council meeting in January 2024, the councillors voted to pursue Monmouthshire’s designation as…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Trading Standards has issued a warning to retailers and consumers in Monmouthshire regarding the sale of counterfeit “Labubu by Pop Mart” toys. Trading Standards officers have been…
Monmouthshire County Council has offered the Bridges Centre a new 30-year lease for Drybridge House in Monmouth. The Bridges Centre plays a key role in facilitating community activity within Monmouth…
Following concerns expressed by some members of the community regarding the future of Kymin View Primary School, the county council wishes to clarify that there are no plans to close…
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce the appointments of Debra Hill-Howells as Chief Officer for Infrastructure and Craig O’Connor as Chief Officer for Place and Community Wellbeing. Monmouthshire County…
The Marches Forward Partnership’s (MFP) Partnership Board has supported a bid by the Marches Forward Partnership to sponsor the Marches Real Food and Farming Convergence 2025. The event to be…
Monmouthshire County Council is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a significant grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support the transformative Shire Hall Project. This grant…
Monmouthshire County Council proudly marked a historic milestone on Thursday, 10 July, with the official opening of the new King Henry VIII 3-19 School in Abergavenny. The event, attended by…
Monmouthshire County Council is inviting expressions of interest for the Town Centre Property Improvement Grants programme. The council is committed to ensuring that town centres remain vibrant and welcoming places…
Wales’ National Armed Forces Day event at Caldicot Castle and Country Park drew thousands as the community showed its appreciation. On Saturday, 28 June 2025, more than 7,000 people came…
Following a public consultation and a political process, Monmouthshire County Council announced changes to its Home to School Transport Policy in September 2024. In line with its statutory duties, the…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet has approved two landmark strategies, the Local Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) and the Green Infrastructure (GI) Strategy. These strategies form part of the nature recovery…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet has confirmed its decision regarding the lease of the former Abergavenny Library, which has been awarded to the Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association (MMCA). This decision was…
Monmouthshire County Council proudly kicked off Armed Forces Week yesterday (23 June) with a ceremonial flag raising at County Hall, marking the beginning of a week dedicated to honouring the…
Friends of the Dell Park Chepstow, Monmouthshire County Council and Chepstow Town Council are disappointed to share the news that the redevelopment of the Dell play area has encountered a…
On Monday, 16 June, Abergavenny Town of Sanctuary (AToS) won the prestigious Nation of Sanctuary Award at the Nation of Sanctuary Awards hosted by Wales Refugee Council at the Coal…
During the Autumn of 2024, Monmouthshire County Council conducted a residents survey on everyday life in Monmouthshire. Hosted by Data Cymru, the survey was part of their National Residents Survey,…
Monmouthshire County Council is proud to announce a new series of free training opportunities for volunteers and community groups delivered through the BE Community initiative. The training sessions are designed…
We would like to thank the Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates for meeting with Monmouthshire County Council today, together with representatives of Raglan Community Council, Catherine Fookes MP and…
Abergavenny Leisure Centre will be closed from the 21st of July until mid-August for improvement works. This work is part of the Phase 2 School and Leisure Centre improvement works programme,…
Monmouthshire County Council is proud to host Wales’ National Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 28th June 2025, at the picturesque Caldicot Castle and Country Park. This free event is an…
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has provided an update concerning the reopening of Inglis Bridge, Monmouth. Following the recent announcement of secured…
At yesterday’s full council meeting (15 May), Cllr. Brocklesby was re-elected as the leader of Monmouthshire County Council.
A motion was passed today (15 May) at Monmouthshire County Council’s full council meeting, expressing concerns over the upcoming ban on Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) crossing the M48 Severn Bridge….
Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, has announced that Cllr Laura Wright will be taking over as the Cabinet Member for Education, succeeding Cllr Martyn Groucutt. During the…
On the 11th of April, Monmouthshire County Council, along with partner town and community councils, held a Dog Fouling Awareness Day as part of the “Give Dog Fouling the Red…
Monmouthshire Community Safety Partnership is seeking your views to help them better understand the needs and concerns of Monmouthshire communities. The partnership comprises organisations which include the council, Gwent Police,…
An inspiring event was held at Bridges Centre, Monmouth, on Monday, 7th April, bringing together businesswomen from all corners of Monmouthshire. The Women In Business – Taking the Leap event…
On Friday, 21 March, The Rainbow Trust building in Chepstow was officially reopened following refurbishment. Funded by Monmouthshire County Council, Chepstow Town Council, the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Placemaking Grant…
On Thursday, 27 March, Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, welcomed the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Housing and Local Government, Jayne Bryant, to Chepstow. Throughout the visit,…
Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) expresses deep concern over the potential drying up of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, a cherished and vital asset to South East Wales. The canal, renowned…
On Friday, 28th March, the Community Hub in Magor and Undy hosted a celebration event to mark the success of the Paths to Communities project. This event highlighted the achievements…
Monmouthshire County Council is set to commence work on resurfacing the Wye Bridge, Monmouth, on 22 April 2025. The work is expected to last 10 weeks and will be undertaken…
Monmouthshire County Council, in partnership with Abergavenny Town Council, is seeking your views on the Abergavenny Placemaking Plan. The council is committed to ensuring that town centres remain vibrant and…
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce a substantial increase in the fees and allowances paid to in-house foster carers. These changes, alongside the council’s other support, make fostering for…
Monmouthshire County Council welcomes the news that the Ministry of Defence has secured funding for the essential works needed to reopen Inglis Bridge. Inglis Bridge, owned by the MOD, is a…
On Friday, 21 March 2025, Monmouthshire County Council hosted its annual Iftar event. Held in County Hall, Usk and organised by Monmouthshire Muslim Community Association, the celebration brought together people…
On the 12th of March 2025, professionals from across social care, health and education were invited to Monmouthshire County Council’s Festival of Family Support. Held at County Hall, Usk, the event allowed professionals…
On 18 March 2025, Monmouthshire County Council joined organisations across Wales in signing a charter which commits to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability. The Charter for…
Monmouthshire County Council will begin refurbishing the Welsh Street toilets in Chepstow on 24 March 2025. The project is anticipated to take about five weeks to complete. While the men’s…
New memory boxes will be available at Monmouthshire Community Hubs from April 2025. Thanks to funding from the Welsh Federation of Museums and Galleries, MonLife Heritage Learning has developed 15…
Monmouthshire County Council is warning residents and visitors to the county to be aware of parking scams in operation in the area. The council have received reports of fake QR…
A Monmouthshire County Council school project working to increase the uptake of free school meals, proves a recipe for success. The Chwedlau Bwyd | Food Stories project has been all…
Monmouthshire County Council has welcomed the news from the Welsh and UK Governments of a £1million fund to transform River Wye. The new £1million joint research initiative aims to tackle…
Monmouthshire County Council will begin replacing the steps and footpath in Castle Dell, Chepstow, which connects Welsh Street to the Bank Street car park, on Monday, 17th March 2025. The…
Monmouthshire County Council held a flag raising ceremony today, March 10, 2025, to mark Commonwealth Day at County Hall in Usk. This day highlights the importance of unity, diversity, and…
Monmouthshire County Council are observing Covid Memorial Day on 9th March as a time to reflect on the lives lost, recognise the sacrifices made by key workers, and acknowledge the…
Monmouthshire County Council celebrated International Women’s Day on Friday, 7 March 2025, with an event at County Hall, Usk. The event brought together the council’s elected members, officers, local town…
Monmouthshire County Council has approved its budget for 2025/26 during a full council meeting held on 6th March 2025. This budget is the result of extensive public and stakeholder feedback…
Monmouthshire County Council will commence work on the Caldicot Active Travel Scheme on the 17th of March 2025. Funded through the Welsh Government Active Travel Fund, the scheme aims to enhance…
Monmouthshire will proudly host Wales’ National Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 28th June 2025, at the scenic Caldicot Castle and Country Park. This exciting free event offers a unique opportunity…
Monmouthshire County Council has released its final budget proposals for 2025-26, which will be reviewed at the Cabinet meeting on the 5th of March. These final plans incorporate public and…
Monmouthshire County Council has today received confirmation from the Welsh Government of additional funding as part of the final arrangements for the coming financial year (2025/26). The new money has been…
Monmouthshire County Council has successfully prosecuted a Newport resident for fly-tipping waste in Magor and operating without an appropriate waste carriers licence. Mr Barla Price pleaded guilty to the offences…
Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) and the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) are working together to ensure that TogetherWORKS can continue supporting the wide range of community organisations that are active…
Monmouthshire County Council has conducted a comprehensive review of the 20mph speed limits across the county, following the Welsh Government’s call to gather residents’ feedback and provision of new ’30mph exception’…
Monmouthshire County Council recently welcomed John Griffiths, MS for Newport East & Severnside, to visit some of the apprentices working for the council. On Monday, February 10th, John Griffiths MS…
Monmouthshire County Council’s state-of-the-art care home in Caldicot has been awarded the prestigious RIBA MacEwen Award 2025. The award is a celebration of architecture for the common good – celebrating…