Rhodri Jones, Author at Monmouthshire

On 4 February 2025, Monmouthshire County Council’s Planning Committee approved the development of 96 new affordable homes. Approval was given to developing 46 homes at Mabey Bridge in the Brunel…

During the Autumn Budget, the UK Government announced an extension of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with a reduced allocation of £902 million. Monmouthshire County…

On Friday, 7th February 2025, Monmouthshire County Council hosted an event celebrating the past, present, and future of volunteering in Monmouthshire. The event was a collaboration between Monmouthshire County Council,…

Monmouthshire County Council, in partnership with Magor with Undy Town Council, is excited to announce the development of a placemaking plan for Magor with Undy. This initiative aims to create…

We recognise the strength of the feelings residents have expressed concerning the future of the Monmouth Library and Hub, and we want to reassure them that there are no plans…

Monmouthshire County Council is actively engaging with the Ministry of Defence regarding the necessary work to reopen Inglis Bridge in Monmouth. Since 13 September 2024, Inglis Bridge has been closed…

Monmouthshire County Council will begin woodland management at Mill Common, Magor and Undy on 3rd February. This project involves tree thinning and felling as part of our restoration efforts. The…

Monmouthshire County Council’s public consultation of its draft budget proposals for the 2025-26 financial year is now open. This budget supports the most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents while prioritising essential…

Monmouthshire County Council is excited to announce the launch of a new platform to strengthen connections with residents and gather valuable feedback. Let’s Talk Monmouthshire is a digital platform…

Monmouthshire County Council has published its draft budget for the 2025/26 financial year, focusing on protecting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged residents. With a proposed net revenue budget of £216million,…

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) has taken a significant step towards combating climate change and protecting biodiversity by becoming the world’s first Deforestation Free Champion Council. This initiative recognises the impact…

The spirit of giving is strong in Monmouthshire this Christmas, as hundreds of gifts and donations were received for Monmouthshire County Council’s Christmas Wishes campaign. Thanks to an overwhelming response,…

Exciting developments are under way at Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni as the school prepares to move to a new site at the former Deri View Primary School in September 2025….

Castle Park Primary School, Caldicot officially opened its new multi-use space, the ‘Cwtsh’, on Monday, 16 December. This initiative aims to strengthen the ties between pupils, parents, and the wider…

On Saturday, 30 November, Caldicot Castle was filled with warmth and support as young people and families gathered for the annual Remembering Event, hosted by Monmouthshire County Council. Since its…

Monmouthshire County Council has been working with Town and Community councils and residents to develop green space enhancements for nature and people through the Gwent Green Grid and Local Nature…

A serial fly-tipper has been handed a suspended prison sentence following action taken by three Gwent councils. Stewart Evans, of Newport, had pleaded guilty to twelve counts of fly-tipping between…

Monmouthshire County Council received confirmation today from the Welsh Government that it proposes a provisional 2.8% increase in core funding for the upcoming 2025/26 financial year. The proposed funding increase is welcomed…

Calling all crafters, artists, knitters, sewers, beginners, experts, everyone! Join us as the Gwent Green Grid Partnership (GGGP) BioTapestry goes BIG for biodiversity and climate change! People have always celebrated…

The Deputy First Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies, visited Monmouthshire yesterday (26 November) in the aftermath of Storm Bert to speak to residents and council officers. The Deputy First Minister visited the…

Monmouthshire libraries have launched the “Sponsor a Book” initiative to enhance community engagement. Residents can now sponsor books at Monmouthshire libraries through our partnership with Friends of Caldicot Library. The…

The River Gavenny Project was successfully relaunched with a community litter pick event in Swan Meadows, Abergavenny, on Friday, 15 November 2024. The event, organised in partnership with Keep Wales…

Today, Monmouthshire County Council Leader Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby announced she is bringing Cllr Sara Burch back to the Cabinet to assist the council in implementing its Community and Corporate Plan….

Following the fire in Frogmore Street, Abergavenny, on Sunday, 10th November, Monmouthshire County Council has implemented road closures in the area to support the ongoing multi-agency response. Due to an ongoing investigation…

The Environmental Health team at Monmouthshire County Council is committed to ensuring that all residents and visitors to Monmouthshire can enjoy safe food. Across the year, the Environmental Health Team works with businesses,…

Monmouthshire County Council is entering the Deposit stage of its Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) for the period of 2018-2033. This plan is essential in shaping our communities’ future and…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby, has written to the Ministry of Defence and The Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association for Wales regarding the recent closure of Inglis…

The Zone Youth Centre, Caldicot, welcomed the local community for an open day on Friday, 25 October, celebrating the completion of extensive renovations to enhance the facility for young people…

On Tuesday, 15 October, Monlife Museums warmly welcomed participants, local residents, councillors, and funders from their recent National Lottery Heritage funded project, Dynamic Collections: Opening the Box, to a private…

Following a by-election on Thursday, October 24, 2024, Martin Newell (Local Conservatives) has been confirmed as the new County Councillor for the Town Ward in Monmouthshire. The election was held…

Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouthshire Housing Association are joining forces to combat child poverty with a pioneering collaborative training project. Working alongside Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations and Citizen’s Advice,…

This October half term, Monmouthshire County Council’s Community Development Team is hosting a series of FREE events to provide support and advice on the cost of living. These events are…

Monmouthshire County Councillors Peter Strong and Jackie Strong have “cut the ribbon” today (17/10) at the official opening of Caldicot Post Office and brand-new convenience store at Unit 4 Holman…

The pressures on public sector finances are well documented across the U.K. Monmouthshire and others continue to deal with very challenging budget circumstances. A report to Cabinet published today highlights a forecast…

On Tuesday, 15th October 2024, the Remuneration Committee convened for the first time to discuss the remuneration of senior officers at Monmouthshire County Council. The new committee will consider evidence…

Business Monmouthshire has launched a capital grant of between £5,000 – £10,000 for social enterprises based in Monmouthshire. Open now for expressions of interest, the grant scheme is funded under…

Monmouthshire Food Partnership is accepting applications from third-sector organisations, community groups, and social enterprises for grants to support community food projects. Grants of up to £2,500 are available through a…

On Thursday, 26 September 2024, Monmouthshire County Council announced the launch of Wales’s first Autism in Schools and Setting Programme. The primary goal of this new programme is to improve…

Following a meeting on 19 September, the People Scrutiny Committee referred the Cabinet’s proposed changes to Home to School Transport back to the Cabinet to look again at the effectiveness…

Monmouthshire County Council is proud to support Falls Prevention Week – September 23rd -27th. Preventing falls is crucial, not only for avoiding injuries, but also for maintaining independence, dignity, and quality…

A cherished woodland in the heart of Magor and Undy is set to undergo a restoration project to enhance its ecological health, accessibility, and community value. Mill Common serves as…

Monmouthshire County Council has appointed Purcell and their team of consultants to support the successful Heritage Fund grant application for the development phase of the Shire Hall and to integrate…

MonLife Leisure Centre members will have access to a brand-new bespoke outdoor space for exercise and physical activity. The opening coincides with Monmouthshire County Council’s celebration of National Fitness Day…

The removal of 20mph repeater signs across the county is part of an ongoing initiative to ensure that all speed limit signage is in full compliance with current legislation. As…

Monmouthshire County Council’s state-of-the-art Severn View Park Care Home was officially opened on Wednesday, 18 September, by Council Leader Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby. The care home, which welcomed residents in…

Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation on the Local Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) and Green Infrastructure Strategy. Between the 14th of September and the 24th of October, we…

Monmouthshire County Council is conducting a residents survey on everyday life in Monmouthshire. The council wants to hear from you about living in Monmouthshire, your experience of your local area,…

Foster Wales Monmouthshire celebrated the contribution of foster carers on Friday, 30 August, with a Summer Picnic at Mardy Park, Abergavenny. Foster carers play a vital part in helping ensure…

Monmouthshire County Council encourages residents to mark Ukrainian Independence Day, Saturday, 24th August, by Making Noise For Ukraine. The international campaign is an opportunity to celebrate Ukraine’s bravery and…

On Saturday, 10 August, families joined MonLife’s Outdoor Accessible Adventure Day at Gilwern Outdoor Centre. The day was filled with activities enjoyed by families and officers, with smiles evident on all…

Today, 22 August 2024, Monmouthshire County Council celebrates the achievements of learners who’ve collected their GCSE and Level 2 course results. Monmouthshire County Council wishes to congratulate all the learners, as…

An innovative, state-of-the-art care home run by Monmouthshire County Council was shown to a Welsh minister as a groundbreaking way ahead for the care for people with dementia. Jayne Bryant,…

Today, 15 August 2024, Monmouthshire students have collected their A-Level, AS Level and BTEC results. This is a key day for learners as they plan their next steps in their…

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) held a dog fouling awareness day on Thursday, 25th July 2024, to reinforce the message for dog walkers to pick their dogs mess up. This is…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet will discuss a proposal to grant a 12-month lease for the former Tudor Street Day Centre in Abergavenny to The Gathering community group. The Cabinet will…

Monmouthshire County Council is working in partnership to develop placemaking plans with Abergavenny Town Council, Magor with Undy Town Council and Monmouth Town Council.   The plans, which are being developed…

Residents and visitors can now have their say on what exhibitions they want to see at the Shire Hall Museum. MonLife Heritage is in the process of moving Monmouth Museum…

Caldicot Castle was the location of the annual Monmouthshire’s Young Carers Forum family fun day. On Tuesday, 30 July, the forum, supported by Monmouthshire County Council’s Young Carers team, hosted a day…

On Monday, 29 July, Monmouthshire County Council came together to celebrate and honour the cultural enrichment brought by the Windrush generation. The event was a vibrant celebration of the music,…

Following the appointment as Chair of the Council, Cllr Su McConnel has been busy visiting a number of organisations and events across the county and speaking to residents. Cllr Su…

MonLife Youth Service held its annual youth conference at County Hall, Usk, on Wednesday, 10th July. The conference brought together 40 students from secondary schools across Monmouthshire, including King Henry…

‘What Makes Monmouth, Monmouth’ exhibition is now at Monmouth Leisure Centre. As part of the exhibitions tour around Monmouth, residents and visitors can now view the collection at the Leisure…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services & the Community Development Team, in partnership with local comprehensive schools, Papyrus and Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO), are joining forces to run a…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Community Learning programme, which is part of the Greater Gwent Adult Learning Partnership, led by Coleg Gwent, received a glowing commendation after a recent Estyn inspection. The…

In 2020-2022, MonLife museums took part in a Collection Review Project. This allowed our museums to discover more about the objects within their collections and their connections, if any, to…

Monmouthshire County Council is looking to create new sports provisions in the Magor with Undy area. Currently, there is a significant shortfall of outdoor sport and recreation provision to serve…

Abergavenny Museum has unveiled a new exhibition to celebrate the largest salmon caught in Wales. In 1782, a record-breaking fish was hauled from the River Usk, just a few miles…

Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded up to £8.4 million in transport funding across the county to deliver its projects. The funding includes contributions…

Artists from in and around Monmouthshire took part in the first ever council-led Celebration of the Arts in the county last week (Friday, 19 April). Inspired by the council leader,…

On Wednesday, 15th May, Chepstow Community Hub and Library will host a dementia awareness and information day. The event, which will be held between 10am and 2pm, will allow residents to learn…

On Tuesday, 9 April, MonLife Heritage and the Chepstow Society came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the 75th anniversary of Chepstow Museum. The museum is rooted in the community,…

MonLife’s Passport to Leisure Scheme (PTL) is designed to make fitness and wellness accessible and affordable for residents of Monmouthshire. If you are in receipt of benefits, you may be…

Residents in Monmouthshire can now borrow laptops from their local library to help with everyday tasks. The laptops are available through Monmouthshire County Council’s Community Hubs and Library Service, and…

Monmouthshire County Council’s Economy, Employment & Skills Department will host two job fairs in April. On the 11th of April at Abergavenny Market Hall and the 18th of April at…

For only the second time ever, Monmouthshire County Council threw open its doors to an important multicultural Muslim celebration on Friday (15 March 2024) The Iftar, part of the Ramadan…

The Easter bunny made an early appearance at the Council’s Children’s Services this week, as Monmouthshire Building Society delivered 200 Easter eggs. The kindness of the Monmouthshire Building Society staff,…

On Friday, March 8th, 60 pupils from the Monmouthshire County Council Leadership Academy Scheme attended the Leadership Academy Conference at County Hall in Usk. The young ambassadors, who came from…

As Monmouthshire County Council celebrates St David’s Day, we are pleased to share a sneak peek into the plans of the new Welsh Medium primary school that will shortly be…

Monmouthshire County Council has approved the Budget for 2024-25 in a full council meeting held on February 29th. We will now work to provide continuity of services for the people…

Monmouthshire’s progressive approach to school meals has attracted the attention of a Welsh Government Minister. Jeremy Miles MS, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, visited Dewstow Primary School in…

Monmouthshire County Council is making changes to the draft budget proposals, many of them as a result of the successful public consultation process. As a council we are fully committed…

A powerful and moving report into racism in schools will change the way local authorities tackle anti-racism. Gwent Safeguarding Board’s education race subgroup commissioned research into the issue which was…

The delivery of the new King Henry VIII 3-19 school building will be delayed due to manufacturing issues that are beyond the control of the Local Authority and our contractor,…

The contractor working on Monmouthshire County Council’s Wonastow Active Travel Scheme has accidentally damaged a shallow mains water pipe at the Wonastow mini roundabout in Monmouth. This incident occurred due…

Monmouthshire School Swimming Programme has won the ‘School Swimming and Water Safety’ award at the 2024 Swim Wales Annual Awards. The awards held on the 20 January saw the MonLife…

Monmouth Cemetery will be re-opening for burials after significant infrastructure improvements carried out by Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouth Town Council. The work funded by Monmouth Town Council has created…

At last week’s Monmouthshire County Council’s Full Council meeting, councillors voted to work towards Monmouthshire becoming an Age-Friendly County and joining the World Health Organisation’s global network of Age-Friendly Communities. Monmouthshire…

Throughout January, a new exhibition has been displayed at the Shire Hall to celebrate its 300-year history. This exhibition is the first of many new displays showcased at the new…

Cllr. Rachel Garrick, Cabinet Member for Resources (Job share with Cllr Ben Callard) and representative of Castle Ward, Caldicot, has resigned from the Cabinet due to the significant expansion of…

Starting from 22nd January, Monmouthshire County Council will begin work on a new active travel route, the Williams Field Lane to Monnow Bridge Active Travel Route. This project is funded…

Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation on its Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-28. Communities are now asked to help us shape our work over the next four years. Monmouthshire…

Monmouthshire County Council is committed to ensuring that town centres remain vibrant and welcoming places that meet the needs of the local communities, businesses and visitors. The Monmouthshire Town Centre…

Cyngor Sir Fynwy / Monmouthshire County Council