Monmouthshire’s towns and villages are gearing up for festivities this Christmas with a reminder to shop local. This on-going, successful campaign to ‘bring the magic back’ to Monmouthshire’s high streets…
Residents across Gwent are being asked to get involved and support White Ribbon Day on Thursday 25th November. White Ribbon Day is an annual event that marks the United Nation’s…
This festive season, we’re all being asked to think about giving the gift of kindness to consider donating to Monmouthshire’s Christmas wishes appeal. The annual appeal organised by Monmouthshire County…
For this year’s BBC Children in Need, Monmouthshire County Council’s Countryside Access Team have left their desks behind and ventured around the county for their team meetings, all whilst raising…
Monmouthshire County Council has secured funding to support the continued recovery of our town centres following the pandemic. Town Centre business owners in Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth and Usk are…
Community schemes in Monmouthshire have received a boost thanks to confirmation of funding from Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), the national body for voluntary organisations in Wales. As a…
Monmouthshire shoppers are being encouraged to support their local businesses in the run up to Christmas. As part of this year’s Christmas Shop Local campaign, Monmouthshire County Council has announced…
The Chairman of Monmouthshire County Council, Councillor Mat Feakins, led an Armistice Day service today, at 11am on Thursday 11th November, to commemorate those who fell defending Britain in the First…
There is lots on the news at the moment about the COP26 Climate Change conference and how critical it is for countries to work together to tackle climate change. If…
An initiative to support vulnerable residents during some of the most lonely and isolating hours of the night has been recognised at the 2021 LGC Awards – a prestigious event…
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…
Monmouthshire County Council is planning an Active Travel route – a cycle and pedestrian-friendly link – connecting Monmouth’s Monnow Street with the Overmonnow area. This will offer cyclists and walkers…
Monmouthshire County Council will meet on Thursday, 4th November to consider an action plan to update the council’s Climate and Decarbonisation Strategy – its response to combatting climate change, originally…
Monmouthshire County Council has partnered with PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, to offer drivers the simplicity of cashless parking at 2,383 parking spaces across its 18 off-street…
An initiative to bring new life to community facilities is inviting owners and organisers to access a wide range of support and advice. Officers from Monmouthshire’s Rural Development Programme are…
If the weather isn’t on your side this half term, not to worry. Monmouthshire has plenty of activities to enjoy when it’s wet outside. Here are a few options so…
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…
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, presented by leading environmental…
Commencing Sunday 31st October, contractors employed by Monmouthshire County Council’s Grounds and Cleansing department will be undertaking tree-felling work in Bailey Park, Abergavenny. Due to safety concerns, following reported incidents…
Section 58 is a formal, advanced notice issued by the authority informing all interested parties that substantial road works are due to be carried out. This notice is sent out approximately…
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…
The impact of pet fouling in Monmouthshire is being highlighted following an awareness day aimed at showing how dog mess can blight communities. It comes after Monmouthshire County Council joined…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Emergency Planning Service has once again been awarded a prestigious Gold PawPrint award by the RSPCA in their annual PawPrints Awards. The PawPrints award scheme was launched in…
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…
The Gwent Green Grid Partnership, a new ground-breaking project, aims to improve and develop green infrastructure – a term used to describe the network of natural and semi-natural features, green…
Pupils and staff at Gilwern School set off on the trip of a lifetime with a virtual hike that will see them encircle the world. The project, likely to last…
Over the last two years studies have been undertaken into how traffic and travel movements might be improved in and around Chepstow and the surrounding area. Earlier this year the…
Monmouthshire County Council is launching a campaign signposting people suffering financial hardship, mental health issues or other causes of concern towards available support. The campaign is delivered in partnership with…
Former students from Chepstow Comprehensive school are being asked to go back to the classroom and inspire current pupils to grasp the futures they want. Chepstow School has joined a…
Monmouthshire County Council is to invite residents to join discussions to transform Caldicot’s Newport Road between the town centre and the B4245 into a more pleasant environment. The council is…
Monmouthshire County Council is to carry out an up to date survey on the area’s tourism industry. Monmouthshire’s strategic Destination Management Plan, which guides the running of the county’s tourism…
MonLife has announced a programme to carry out much-needed improvements to Chepstow Leisure Centre’s swimming pool hall. These will include redecoration of the pool hall, an upgrade to glazing in…
Members of Monmouthshire’s Cabinet have endorsed investment in Abergavenny’s Borough Theatre to secure the future of the town’s much-loved amenity. The county council will meet on 23rd September to consider the…
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…
The deadline for a consultation exercise to benefit Wye Valley communities has been extended by 18 days to allow more time for residents, organisations and visitors to respond. Monmouthshire County…
Monmouthshire County Council is updating its action plan to reduce its impact on climate and is keen to receive ideas on working with communities to cut carbon emissions. Monmouthshire’s action…
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…
Residents in Monmouthshire are being invited to help shape the best possible future for the county by submitting their views in a survey. Part of a Gwent-wide initiative, the Gwent…
Children in Monmouthshire have enjoyed a fun-filled summer holiday, thanks to two successful play provision schemes offered by MonLife, the council’s tourism, leisure, culture and youth services body. The Welsh…
Work on the much-awaited refurbishment of Abergavenny Leisure Centre is set to begin with new pictures being unveiled of what customers can expect once the works are completed. Monmouthshire County…
Following a successful external recruitment process, Monmouthshire County Council has welcomed the first apprentices to its Grounds and Cleansing team. The three local apprentices will be combining study at Bridgend…
Our offices will be Closed on Monday 30th August If your call is an emergency please telephone 0300 123 1055. There will be no collections on Bank Holiday Monday 30th…
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…
Monmouthshire students are today receiving their final GCSE outcomes. After 18 months of unparalleled challenges, students will take the next step on their educational journey. The end of compulsory education…
Monmouthshire County Council, Wye Valley AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and Wye Valley’s Community Councils are asking residents of and visitors to Trellech, Penallt, The Narth, Devauden, Tintern, St…
As this year’s A-level results are announced, Monmouthshire’s four secondary schools; Caldicot School, Chepstow School, King Henry VIII and Monmouth Comprehensive School students are celebrating taking the next step in…
Monmouth businesses have attended the first face-to-face networking event in the town since the pandemic. The event, which was held on Tuesday 3rd August in Haberdashers’ Monmouth Schools’ Hitchcock Pavilion,…
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…
Children at Castle Park Primary School in Caldicot will now have a safe and dry place to store their bikes and scooters thanks to £6,500 worth of funding from the…
Parents in Monmouthshire will soon be able to track their child’s school journey with thanks to a new ‘School Bus Tracker’ app. Being a mobile application that connects parents with…
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…
Monmouth’s Bridges Centre has launched the first Cycling Without Age scheme in Wales, which allows the opportunity for elderly and less-abled residents of Monmouth to be chauffeured in trishaw bikes…
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…
Following the meeting of Full Council on Thursday 22nd July, Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that the proposed refurbishment of Abergavenny Leisure Centre has been agreed. To enable residents to…
A thought-provoking new report, published on Wednesday 21st July, has looked at the breadth of wildlife in Gwent, recording the ecological successes and identifying those species most at risk. The…
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…
It’s all about you! Yes, the new community wellbeing space in Caldicot is taking shape and Monmouthshire County Council would love your help to design a fantastic sign for the…
Monmouthshire libraries are inviting all children aged 4 – 11 to become Wild World Heroes this summer. This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about nature, amazing books, lovely rewards,…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Five Lanes Recycling Centre in Caerwent has officially opened with bargains and treasures to be uncovered. The Reuse Shop was officially opened by Councillor Jane Pratt on…
As the eligibility checker for the latest round of Welsh Government funding goes live, Monmouthshire businesses in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors that continue to be severely impacted by…
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…
Jack Rutter, a Team GB Paralympic footballer, is using his inspirational story to motivate and get pupils moving at Usk Primary School as part of the ‘Sports for Schools’ programme….
To ensure the county’s communities remain connected and supported, Monmouthshire’s community hubs are offering a wide range of face-to-face adult learning workshops this summer, including accredited courses, such as numeracy,…
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 has become the first local authority in Wales to commit to aiming for gender parity so elected councillors are as reflective as possible of the residents they represent. The…
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….
Birds, bees, plants, flowers and trees have all received a boost thanks to a successful ‘No Mow May’ and Nature Isn’t Neat campaign. Over the last two months, verges and…
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…
On Monday 21 June, there will be less than 10 days to go until the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made to the EU Settlement Scheme…
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…
Landlords and property owners are being called upon to help support refugees and families who need assistance under the UK Government Resettlement Programme. The council is currently looking for accommodation…
Unpaid carers in Monmouthshire have been sharing their experiences of caring for a loved one and have called to make caring visible and valued at the start of Carers Week…
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…
Our offices will be Closed on Monday 31st If your call is an emergency please telephone 0300 123 1055. There will be no Refuse collection Monday 31st May, collections will be…
This bank holiday weekend Monmouthshire County Council is launching its latest Shop Local campaign, aimed at supporting businesses across the county. The campaign comes as a direct result of regular…
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…
Following consultation with contractors working on the stabilisation works above the A466 at Wyndcliff, Monmouthshire County Council has announced that the anticipated reopening of the road for the Whitsun bank…
Above: Some of the pupils enjoying World Bee Day. Pupils and teachers at Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni enjoyed a day of pollinator-related arts, crafts and dance on Thursday 20th May…
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…
Caldicot residents are being invited to get involved in helping to shape and develop ideas for a new community wellbeing centre, work on which started last month. The new centre…
At its Annual General Meeting on Thursday 13th May, Monmouthshire County Council appointed its new Leader, Councillor Richard John. He has taken over from Councillor Peter Fox, who has stepped…
Photo: Councillor Mat Feakins At Monmouthshire County Council’s annual general meeting on Thursday 13th May, Councillor Mat Feakins was confirmed as the council’s new Chairman to serve for the next twelve months. Councillor…
The Community Nature Spaces project is working to bring together communities and revitalise un-used or unloved playgrounds and make them accessible play areas that embrace nature. Residents and stakeholders were…
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 / Cyngor Sir Fynwy Election of a Member of the Welsh Parliament for Ethol Aelod o’r Senedd r gyfer Monmouth / Sir Fynwy Thursday 6 May 2021…
Monmouthshire County Council has today confirmed that the traffic lights on Bridge Street in Usk will be removed by 7am on Monday 10th May, allowing for the return to two-way…
Last month saw the introduction of new Open Access Play Opportunities for children between the ages of 5-11 across the county. Organised by MonLife, part of Monmouthshire County Council, it…
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…