Monmouthshire County Council has chosen a new Chair to serve for the next twelve months. County Councillor Meirion Howells was elected at the council’s annual general meeting on May 18th following nomination…
At the meeting of full Council on 9th March, Councillors decided the level of Council Tax Premium on second homes and long-term empty homes in Monmouthshire, which would come into…
At the meeting of full council on Thursday 19th January, Monmouthshire County Council’s cabinet member for Climate Change and the Environment, Cllr. Catrin Maby provided an update on the progress…
We offer our sincere condolences to the family of Cllr David Evans. Dave was first elected to the council on 1st May 2008 to represent the West End ward and continued to…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Leader, Cllr. Mary Ann Brocklesby has announced the appointment of the Council’s first LGBTQ+ Champion. The role has been accepted by Cllr. Ian Chandler, Ward Member for…
Monmouthshire County Council has taken another step forward in developing its proposals for a Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP). The Council agreed to publish its new Preferred Strategy for public…
Over the next few weeks, representatives from Monmouthshire County Council’s Communities team and Employment & Skills team, Mind Monmouthshire and Citizens Advice Monmouthshire will be hosting drop-in cost of living…
Large pressures are evident as Monmouthshire County Council enters the budget setting process for 2023/24. Just like all other businesses and households, we are having to dealing with many factors….
On World Menopause Day, Tuesday 18th October, Monmouthshire County Council has announced that it has become the latest employer in the UK to sign up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge….
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a series of short films on its social media channels and on its website to introduce its new Leader and Cabinet to residents across the…
Councils across Wales are facing unprecedented financial pressures and Monmouthshire is no exception. A report published today highlights a forecast of a budget pressure of £8.8million in the current financial…
At a meeting today, Tuesday 27th September 2022, the Council endorsed a new direction for its Local Development Plan to ensure sustainable growth in the county. Monmouthshire County Council is…
This year’s Usk Show welcomed visitors in their thousands to the showground on Saturday 10th September. Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II two days earlier, the decision…
Monmouthshire County Council is taking part in a nationwide campaign this month to highlight the need for urgent action on climate and nature. Taking place between 24th September – 2nd…
The efforts of a local action group working to bring about a Walkway Station for Magor & Undy received well-deserved recognition in a national awards ceremony held during the summer…
This weekend, one of the most prestigious agricultural shows in south east Wales take place. Monmouthshire County Council is getting ready to welcome visitors to the annual Usk Show on Saturday 10th September….
Monmouthshire County Council is launching a series of short films on its social media channels to introduce its new Leader and Cabinet to residents across the County. The ‘Meet the…