A highly anticipated nature-friendly play park has officially opened in Chippenham Fields in Monmouth, providing a new accessible and safe place for families to enjoy. The new play park officially…
A new facility in Abergavenny where the Muslim community of Monmouthshire can practice their faith has been hailed a significant milestone for Muslim residents. The venue located in St. Michaels…
With over 30 different sports available, there’s plenty in store to keep children and young people active and entertained over half term at this year’s Monmouthshire Games. The week-long event…
Monmouthshire has become the latest stop for the Planet Mark Carbon Battle Bus as it tours the country in the run up to the United Nations COP26 climate summit, which…
With just over a week until one of the most prestigious agricultural shows in south east Wales makes its return, Monmouthshire County Council is gearing up to host a day full…
Monmouthshire County Council is appealing to landlords and property owners who may be able to offer a home to families evacuated from Afghanistan. It comes as the council confirms it…
Councils in Gwent are alerting residents who receive community health and social care to expect possible changes in their support because of high demand on services and staff shortages. A…
In December, Monmouthshire County Council made a Traffic Prohibition order to temporarily close footpaths 6 and 13 in Caldicot and Rogiet. The legal closure due to end on 23rd June…
Monmouthshire County Council’s (MCC) Community Night Support Team have been recognised for their excellent work and commitment in supporting some of the county’s most vulnerable residents after making it to…
On Wednesday the 4th of August, National Play Day will be coming to Abergavenny Castle Grounds from 11am – 4pm. MonLife recognises the importance of children’s play for their physical…
A cul de sac of modern and spacious self-contained apartments are helping to provide some of Monmouthshire’s homeless residents with a new start. It’s thanks to the ongoing collaboration between…
A new state of the art single storey community hub earmarked for the communities of Magor and Undy has moved a step closer thanks to £1,145,000 of Economic Stimulus Funding…
The numbers of mourners permitted to attend funerals at Gwent cemeteries and Gwent Crematorium is changing in line with updated government guidance. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Coronavirus outbreak, it…
Monmouthshire County Council has submitted bids to the UK government Levelling Up fund to support the investment in projects to improve infrastructure and regeneration in Monmouth and Caldicot. The Levelling…
From the beginning of October 2021, Monmouthshire County Council will continue its rolling programme of testing the safety of memorials in its cemeteries by checking memorials in Monmouth Cemetery. The…
Make some magical memories this summer,’ that’s the message as MonLife, gets ready to welcome children and young people in Monmouthshire to its exciting wealth of activities and fun across…
Monmouthshire County Council is joining forces with all local authority fostering services in Wales to become ‘Foster Wales.’ Teams across the nation will combine their efforts and expertise to significantly…
Cardiff Council has joined forces with Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) in a collaborative venture which will see Cardiff’s award-wining procurement team manage MCC’s procurement operations and functions for the next…
‘Jobs for caring people’ – that’s the urgent call from Monmouthshire County Council as it looks to recruit people from all different walks of life and localities to support some…
Monmouthshire’s leisure provider MonLife is gearing up for the exciting and popular Monmouthshire Games, with plenty on offer to keep children and young people active and entertained over the summer…
At yesterday’s (Thursday 24th June) meeting of full Council, the Children and Young People’s Annual Report gave an overview of its findings over the last 15 months, a time of…
Monmouthshire residents are being asked to lend their views to the final phase of a consultation which looks to improve the ways people in Monmouthshire get around in the future….
Armed Forces colleagues and personnel are being honoured at the start of Armed Forces Week 2021. The annual event acknowledges the outstanding contribution and commitment made by men and women…
Works on the Wyndcliff site between Tintern and Chepstow are due to come to an end. The removal of the closure and reopening the road will take place by the…
Monmouthshire’s amazing army of volunteers have been praised once more for their work in supporting communities across the county. It comes as the annual ‘Volunteers Week 2021’ draws to a close. Volunteers have been vital in…
From ancient architecture to taking part in fun fitness – there’s plenty on offer for families across Monmouthshire this bank holiday and half term. MonLife has a whole host of…
More than £1.8 million pound is being invested in services to support vulnerable children in Monmouthshire thanks to a funding package from the Welsh Government, The funding is part of…
If you met S, who would you see? You might see a young person who likes doing her hair and makeup, a young woman who is great at cooking and…
Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn wants to shine a light on the work Foster Monmouthshire’s foster carers do, as Abergavenny Market Hall prepares to light up orange this Foster Care Fortnight….
Monmouthshire County Council is urging people to lock up their lawnmowers for ‘No Mow May’. No Mow May was created by Plantlife as a way to encourage more people to…
A cohort of 20 eager and inspired public servants from six local authorities across south Wales are about to embark on a six month innovation and research programme designed to…
On Friday 30th April, 2021, it was confirmed that all the requirements of the EPS regulations have been met and the road closure of the A466 at Wyndcliff will start…
Like many 8-year-olds, A has many dreams and wishes, she wants to try new things like horse-riding and gymnastics and do simple things like learning how to swim. Like many…
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to offer residents and community groups an exciting opportunity to get involved and to enjoy the nature and wildlife in their own gardens or local…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Chairman Sheila Woodhouse has expressed her condolences after the announcement of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip’s passing on Friday 9th April. Councillor Woodhouse said: “I am…
As spring approaches, Monmouthshire’s grounds maintenance service will work to support the environment and provide a boost for wildlife by modifying mowing practices. It follows the council’s commitment to promoting…
Monmouthshire County Council is making a special plea to find a kind, caring family or carer to provide a home for an ambitious 17-year-old young woman as she begins her…
Monmouthshire County Council is calling on vulnerable residents who may be struggling financially or experiencing other difficulties to access a collection of services aimed at preventing homelessness. The call comes…
62 new dual electric vehicle 22kw fast charging units have been installed at thirty-four sites across Gwent, including five in Monmouthshire. The project has been delivered in partnership between the…
An online advice service aimed at supporting people with autism has been praised by its users. The Virtual Autism Advice Service (VAAS) is run in conjunction with Monmouthshire County Council…
Those that have lost loved ones over the last year, whether related to the pandemic or not, have had to deal with the extra stress and complications that the virus…
Monmouthshire and Newport Local Nature Partnership has been established to build on the successful work of the previous Newport Biodiversity Partnership and extended coverage of coordinated action for nature to…
People living in Monmouthshire are being urged to consider fostering in 2021. The council’s recruitment call comes after a difficult year, with the impact of widespread job losses and many…
Special Christmas boxes are being distributed across Monmouthshire to support families who have lost loved ones this year. It’s one of many offerings of support by Monmouthshire County Council’s Building…
Monmouthshire’s Children’s Social Services have been overwhelmed once again thanks to the kindness of people across the county. The Christmas Wishes Appeal 2020 has raised over £7,000 to help bring…
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce it will lead a multi-million pound public sector skills programme, InFuSe, aimed at building innovation capacity and tackling challenges in society. Following a…
Monmouthshire County Council is calling on private landlords to help provide one bedroomed accommodation for those in need across the county. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the council’s housing team has…
MonLife is calling on residents to vote for Caldicot Castle and Country Park for a coveted Green Flag Award. MonLife, which is part of Monmouthshire County Council and delivers leisure,…
People across Monmouthshire have been praised after raising thousands of pounds for BBC Children In Need. Nearly £6,000 has been raised by schools and council staff following weeks of fundraising…
This year has seen overwhelming kindness and compassion shared across the communities of Monmouthshire. As the festive season draws near, the good will of people is being called upon once…
Monmouthshire County Council has published a report showing the progress made against its Corporate Plan during 2019/20, and its response to the Coronavirus pandemic over the past seven months. This…
As Monmouthshire enters the national two-week firebreak lockdown, Monmouthshire County Council has encouraged residents and businesses to familiarise themselves with all the available support and advice. “We know that the…
Volunteers are being called upon once again to help deliver support and assistance as people in Monmouthshire get ready for the upcoming ‘firebreak’ lockdown. This year the community support offered…
Employers are being encouraged to make the most of a government scheme aimed creating work opportunities for young people, offering training and guidance across a wide range in sectors and…
Monmouthshire schools, council colleagues and community groups have donned red to show their support for Show Racism The Red Card’s sixth annual ‘Wear Red Day’ on Friday 16th October. The…
Monmouthshire’s leisure provider MonLife is gearing up for its annual Monmouthshire Games, with plenty on offer to keep children and young people active and entertained over half term. The week-long…
Communities in Monmouthshire are being called on to join the council in standing against hate crime and racism at the start of Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020. (10th October -17th…
Monmouthshire County Council has received a Gold award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The new accolade represents the council’s continued promise that those who serve or have served, and…
A number of new electric vehicle fast charging points across the county are nearing completion and will shortly be ready for use. While the majority of the new charging points…
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation to hear views from residents on how garden waste should be collected going forward. It comes as the council looks to explore the…
Following the lockdown in Caerphilly, for Monmouthshire residents who were shielding prior to 16th of August and therefore remain on the Shielding Patient List, there is no change to the…
From 6pm tonight, the Caerphilly County Borough Council area will become an enhanced local health protection area and several new Lockdown restrictions come into force. We’re aware that compliance with…
A young woman has shared her experience of being fostered as Monmouthshire County Council launches a new campaign aimed at finding more kind carers to support young people in need…
Pupils will make the return to school from tomorrow, Thursday 3rd September 2020. Ahead of their return, Council Leader Peter Fox has shared his well-wishes with pupils and outlined the…
‘Please do not idle,’ that’s the strict message from Monmouthshire County Council as it kicks off a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of the pollution caused by cars left…
Monmouthshire County Council is inviting people living or working within the county to join two free, interactive webinars to explore the opportunities available through the online community network OurMonmouthshire.org The…
Time is running out for residents affected by flooding to access a grant of up to £1000. The deadline for the Discretionary Assistance Fund is the 28th of August 2020…
The call is out for kind, welcoming people to help promote Monmouthshire’s towns and villages to visitors and encourage residents to return to their high streets and shop local. Monmouthshire…
It came as a surprise to the Council this morning to see the Minister for Education Kirsty Williams announce a pay award for the teaching profession in Wales averaging some…
Children’s reading can dip during the long summer holidays if they don’t have regular access to books and encouragement to read for pleasure. This can be a problem for schools…
Today (01/07/20), the Gwent Local Resilience Forum, including the five councils, agreed to increase the number of mourners permitted to attend funerals at cemeteries within the five local authority areas…
Monnow Street and St John Street in Monmouth will close to vehicles from Thursday 25th of June 2020. The council has carried out an emergency order to ensure people visiting…
Birth registrations in Monmouthshire and across Wales can now re-commence. As the register office is currently dealing with a backlog of registrations, appointments will be prioritised based on baby’s date…
Carers who look after loved ones or friends have been sharing their personal experiences with Monmouthshire County Council at the start of Carers Week 2020. The annual campaign, which runs…
In response to the Welsh Government’s Test, Trace, Protect strategy, partners including Public Health Wales, the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and the five Local Authorities in Gwent have joined…
All key (critical) workers, their household members and their immediate contacts can be tested for COVID-19 at the testing centre at Rodney Parade in Newport. Individuals that are symptomatic of…
Press release – Monmouthshire libraries encourage residents to pick up a book to improve mental wellbeing Reading can go a long way to help improve mental wellbeing. That’s the message…
A growing network of volunteers across Monmouthshire have been praised for their efforts during the COVID-19 epidemic. Monmouthshire County Council has been overwhelmed by the support and kindness of communities…
People in Monmouthshire are being encouraged to continue, where possible, donating food items to support the county’s food banks. The council is encouraging people to think of the food banks…
As the Easter bank holiday weekend approaches Monmouthshire County Council, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and other partners across Gwent are sharing one simple message – stay home. With good…
Over the last few weeks, Monmouthshire County Council has been overwhelmed by the wonderful support offered by communities looking to help neighbours and friends during the COVID-19 outbreak. Community action…
Following the recent temporary closure of the Post Office in Usk due to government advice, Monmouthshire County Council will now operate a free bus service for residents to allow them to…
Registration for Key workers only Letter to parents: Preparations to support key workers through the provision of childcare At the end of the school day on Friday 20th March 2020,…
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a special task group to deal with the mass recovery operation following the unprecedented flooding experienced across the county. Recovery Co-ordinating Group (RCG) ‘Attis’ has…
Monmouthshire Trading Standards is warning people to be aware of rogue traders targeting residents affected by the recent flooding. It is not illegal for handymen to canvas for work in…
Residents and businesses impacted by flooding are being asked to follow important information as clean-up operations continue across the county. Over 100 residential properties and a number of businesses have…
A severe flood warning for the River Wye in Monmouth has been declared by Natural Resources Wales. This means water levels are deemed extremely dangerous and are predicted to reach…
Following flooding across the county, a number of road closures remain in place. i) The R90 Whitebrook Rd with the Jcn of the A466 at Bigsweir Bridge due to flooding…
Monmouthshire County Council has begun a major recovery operation in the wake of Storm Dennis and unprecedented flooding across the county. The council is estimating 100+ residential properties have been…
Monmouthshire County Council’s flooding priority for remainder of the 17th of February is the Wye River running through the Monmouth town. The levels are currently running high and modelling suggests…
Storm Dennis has caused widespread flooding on roads and affected water levels on the River Monnow, River Usk and River Wye in Monmouthshire. Monmouthshire County Council worked in partnership with…
Children of Armed Forces personnel in Monmouthshire are benefitting from a new package of support to help with their attainment and development thanks to funding and a dedicated support officer….
Monmouthshire County Council’s planning committee has approved planning applications for the construction of 269 homes (68 affordable housing including 7 bungalows) and a care home at Crick Road. Monmouthshire County…
Households in Monmouthshire are being encouraged to apply for funding for free energy saving improvements to their homes. Recent changes to the eligibility for the Energy Company grant means the…
Three new apprentices will kick-start their careers this week as they join Monmouthshire County Council to work within the social care team. The three eager individuals have joined the team…
MCC has reaffirmed its commitment to working with our armed forces community, together with our five Town Councils (Abergavenny, Monmouth, Usk, Caldicot and Chepstow) who signed the Covenant for the…
Fifteen brand new fast electric vehicle charging points will soon be available across Monmouthshire. Work has begun to install 65 electric vehicle charging points at 34 sites across Gwent, including…
Monlife is celebrating being given a top award for helping people with disabilities access sport. The service group managed by Monmouthshire County Council was awarded the insport Silver Standard at…
Monmouthshire County Council has just had its application to renew its Fairtrade County status approved by the national Fairtrade Foundation. The award is given in recognition of the strong support…
Monday 6th January 2020 marked the launch of MonLife, an exciting collaboration that has unified all services and facilities under one brand, strengthening awareness and enhancing opportunities for all. MonLife…