Monmouthshire County Council has fully committed itself to the provision of its Outdoor Adventure Service and has published plans to redevelop and invest in its Gilwern site. Cabinet members meeting…
Monmouthshire County Council has agreed to align the pay of its apprentices with the rates set by the National Living Wage Foundation. Cabinet members approved changes on 3rd February and…
Monmouthshire County Council has successfully secured funding from the Welsh Government’s Active Travel and Green Infrastructure programme to start improvement work on Caldicot’s Church Road. This scheme will start on…
Monmouthshire County Council’s leisure service MonLife is launching an exciting new scheme offering support for people aged 60 and over to become more physically active. MonLife’s 60 Plus Fit4Life membership…
Monmouthshire County Council is to lend its support to a campaign against canine cruelty. The campaign calls for a ban on the import of dogs with cropped ears and is…
Monmouthshire County Council will mark this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day with an online event open to all residents. It will take place from 4.30pm to 5pm on Wednesday 27th January with…
As residents woke up on a Sunday morning to Monmouthshire’s first significant snowfall of 2021, council workers reported for duty to keep roads open, to deliver services as normally as…
Teams from across Monmouthshire County Council’s workforce have been working round the clock to support residents affected by Storm Christoph. The council established an Emergency Response Team to monitor flood…
Monmouthshire County Council launched its budget proposals for 2021-2022 on Wednesday 20th January. The proposals have been set after an unprecedented year that has brought with it unavoidable pressures, most…
Monmouthshire County Council would like to hear from businesses who may be unsure of what funding they could be eligible for, and which grants are available for their sector. Business…
Homes and businesses in Monmouthshire’s Llanthony Valley and the adjoining Vale of Ewyas will receive improved internet connections over the next 14 months thanks to a grant awarded to the…
Monmouthshire’s community hubs have remained open throughout the period of the current Welsh Government Alert Level 4 restrictions to provide essential services, advice and support. The role of the council’s…
Residents are being urged to make use of a wide network of help and support on offer by Monmouthshire County Council and its partners. The support comes as Wales enters…
The Welsh Government has recently announced the launch of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) Sector Specific Support (operating cost) package. Applications for this scheme opened at midday on 13th January…
Monmouthshire’s businesses affected by additional Covid-related restrictions are eligible for a Welsh Government grant that will offer cash flow support during the current pandemic. The Welsh Government’s Restrictions Business Fund…
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…
A new bus service between Chepstow and Bristol launched this week will provide a vital link for commuter, social and student journeys. The T7 Traws Hafren service operated by Newport…
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…
It was welcome news to find that the Council has received confirmation from Welsh Government that it will receive a 3.9% increase in its core funding next year, ahead of…
Our Offices will be open as follows over the Christmas period Thursday 24th December (Christmas Eve) Open until 4pm Friday 25th December (Christmas Day) Closed Monday 28th December (Bank Holiday)…
Monmouthshire County Council welcomes the recommendations of the South East Wales Transport Commission Final Report and in particular the proposed marked changes for improvements to rail and bus services as…
Businesses directly impacted by the restrictions put into place on 4th December by the Welsh Government to help control the spread of COVID-19 are being encouraged to look into the…
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…
Secondary schools and colleges in Wales will move to online learning from Monday, December 14 as part of a ‘national effort to reduce transmission of coronavirus’ Education Minister Kirsty Williams…
Monmouthshire County Council has recently issued an emergency closure of the Severnside Range footpath. This action has been taken on health and safety grounds following an increasing number of walkers…
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…
Children from primary schools across Monmouthshire have been hard at work producing Christmas window displays in a ‘Shop Local’ project with Monmouthshire County Council. The initiative has been designed to…
From Monday 30th November, two Monmouthshire schools are taking part in a new scheme designed to help keep children safe. Goytre Fawr Primary School in Penperlleni, Pontypool, and Cantref Primary…
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,…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Youth Service are asking young people between the ages of 11 and 25 to get involved in its annual ‘Make Your Mark’ consultation, which runs until Monday…
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’s towns and villages are to get a festive makeover as a new campaign launches aimed at supporting businesses in the lead up to Christmas. Monmouthshire County Council’s ‘Shop Local,…
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…
Monmouthshire shoppers are being encouraged to support their local businesses with free weekend parking being offered in the approach to Christmas, throughout December. The council has once again announced it…
Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that the decision has been made to not introduce a one-way system to Usk’s town centre. Temporary traffic lights will instead remain as part of…
Residents across the county who receive the Monmouthshire Meals deliveries have said a collective thank you to the team that runs this vital service on Meals on Wheels Week (2nd-6th…
As a winter approaches that’s likely to be dominated by concerns about coronavirus Monmouthshire County Council has appealed to members of the public to remember to dispose of used masks…
Monmouthshire Residents and the wider public are being invited to share their views on the future of Chepstow’s transport connections, with a study looking at a number of transport options…
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…
Preparations for a return to two-way traffic on Monnow Street in Monmouth are underway despite the impending firebreak lockdown. Monmouthshire County Council has confirmed that although delayed, the line repainting…
Monmouthshire County Council is awaiting confirmation from Welsh Government regarding the economic support that has been announced for businesses affected by the firebreak lockdown. As soon as the full details…
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…
Some town centre businesses in Monmouthshire are already set to benefit from a grant to aid recovery following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, however Phase One is set to…
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…
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…
Where to start, on what’s been a pretty whacky few days. How about we go to UK level and work our way down to the ‘Shire. Each of the home…
For the tenth year in a row, Monmouthshire County Council’s Emergency Planning Service has received a PawPrint award by the RSPCA Cymru. The Gold Award was given to the Contingency…
A new online resource has been launched to help residents. Monmouthshire County Council has partnered with organisations including Citizens Advice, Mind Monmouthshire, Gateway Credit Union, Monmouthshire’s four foodbanks and housing…
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, given out by leading…
Monmouthshire’s Reuse shop has just celebrated its first anniversary at Llanfoist household waste recycling centre. The Reuse shop has a loyal following with customers who turn out every week, whatever…
On behalf of Monmouthshire County Council and their strategic partners including Welsh Government, the Department of Transport, Highways England, Forest of Dean District Council, Gloucestershire County Council and South Gloucestershire…
Young people from across Monmouthshire have joined the council in raising thousands of pounds for mental health support services during this year’s #HelloYellow campaign. The annual national fundraiser on Friday…
From Monday 26th October, Monmouthshire businesses will be able to apply for funding from the third phase of the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF). An additional £140million is being made available…
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’s businesses are facing an increasingly challenging time. Monmouthshire County Council is concerned that they would not currently be eligible for grants from the £60m fund announced this week, designed…
Updated 8/10/20: The funding for the first phase of this grant is now fully committed. A second phase will be launched soon, and details publicised as soon as applications reopen….
With 11 areas of Wales having been placed into ‘local lockdowns’ very recently, including Monmouthshire’s four Gwent neighbours, there were many residents in Monmouthshire understandably asking what has changed and…
Town centre businesses in Monmouthshire are set to benefit from a new grant to aid recovery following the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Town Centre Outdoor Adaptation Grant…
Following the most recent announcement from Welsh Government, additional lockdown restrictions have been put into place in several areas across South Wales. The importance of physical activity has never been…
The Development Bank of Wales, Business Wales and Monmouthshire County Council are hosting a free virtual drop-in clinic next month. The online event held on 14th October aims to help…
Wales may be a small country, but when it comes to recycling, we punch way above our weight. We’re already the third best recyclers in the world, and now Monmouthshire…
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…
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…
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…
Residents of Abergavenny will now be able to visit the new Community Hub located at the Town Hall. The new hub opened its doors on Monday 14th September for essential…
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…
This month Monmouthshire County Council is launching a campaign to raise awareness of littering and to encourage everyone to take their litter home. It is timed to coincide with Keep…
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…
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that Mitchel Troy recycling centre will be reopening from Tuesday 15th September. Detailed plans have been put into place to ensure that the personnel and…
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…
Community Hubs are gearing up to reopen their doors to the public from Monday 7th September in Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth and Usk. Measures have been put into place to ensure everyone’s…
Monmouthshire County Council’s Youth Enterprise is pleased to announce its relaunch as it looks to support more people to unlock their skills and career potential, and to help people facing…
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…
Our offices will be Closed on Monday 31st August.If your call is an emergency please telephone 0300 123 1055. There will be no Refuse collection Monday 31st August, collections will…
From Tuesday 25th August, the Woodland Trust will be launching its Tree of the Year campaign and this year the short-list includes Monmouth’s magnificent Catalpa tree, situated in the centre…
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…
Across Monmouthshire students are receiving their GCSE results. In a week of intense public and political scrutiny of Wales’ examination system and processes today we refocus on the outcomes that…
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…
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…
Today Monmouthshire’s Year 12 and Year 13 learners are celebrating their examination results, which will put them on the path to exciting futures at universities, colleges and in careers. In…
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…
Town Centre business owners are being invited to express their interest for a new grant to aid their recovery following the impact of the pandemic. The COVID-19 Town Centre Outdoor Adaptation…
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…
The need for reliable broadband coverage in rural Monmouthshire communities has been brought into increased focus during the pandemic, as more residents have been working online from home and catching…
Monmouthshire County Council is launching a three-month consultation and is inviting residents to have their say. The Active Travel consultation is a requirement by Welsh Government under the Active Travel…
Monmouthshire County Council is inviting local businesses that would like to serve food and drink in outside spaces to get in touch. In a move to further support the revitalisation…
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…
The Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) Preferred Strategy consultation and second call for candidate sites will close on 20th July 2020 to enable the Council to review the Plan’s evidence…
Monmouthshire County Council will launch the second phase of its Request & Collect library service on Monday 27th July when it will be available on certain days at Caldicot, Gilwern…
Monmouthshire County Council is working in partnership with the local town council to solve one of Chepstow’s stickiest problems – the scourge of chewing gum carelessly deposited on roads and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a humanitarian tragedy touching all corners of the world. Monmouthshire has not been spared with 73 deaths in the county attributed to the virus and…