Get set for half-term fun with MonLife
MonLife has put together a programme of exciting activities for children, young people and families to enjoy this February school half-term. The Monmouthshire Games are returning, providing a great chance…
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Donations make Christmas Wishes come true for 300 vulnerable children and young people
The generosity of Monmouthshire’s residents has led to this year’s Christmas Wishes campaign being able to provide 300 vulnerable children and young people with gifts and vouchers in time for…
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds to land on stage at Caldicot Castle
One of the best-known names in the UK music industry has just confirmed that they’re heading to Monmouthshire in summer 2023. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds have confirmed they are…
Monmouthshire County Council announces its first LGBTQ+ Champion
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’s heritage to benefit from funding awards
MonLife, which runs Monmouthshire County Council’s heritage service MonHeritage, has secured two funding awards totalling over £415,000 from Welsh Government and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The award will enable…
Cost of living support available at drop-in sessions
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…
Help make Christmas Wishes come true for Monmouthshire’s vulnerable children and young people
Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services team has just launched its annual Christmas Wishes Appeal. The annual appeal helps give the county’s most vulnerable children and young people a Christmas gift…
Monmouthshire recognised as a leader in tackling climate change
A new report has been issued by food and farming charity Sustain that recognises Monmouthshire County Council for the significant work it has undertaken to help tackle the climate emergency….
Community artwork in Abergavenny inspired by nature
New nature inspired artworks are appearing in green spaces across Gwent, encouraging more people to value the nature we can find in our communities. The pieces have been developed as…
Carbon Literacy Day helps Council tackle climate emergency
On Monday 7th November, Monmouthshire County Council has taken part in Carbon Literacy Action Day, which aims to be the world’s largest climate education training event and coincided with the…
Help make Christmas Wishes come true for Monmouthshire’s vulnerable children and young people
Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services team has just launched its annual Christmas Wishes Appeal. The annual appeal helps give the county’s most vulnerable children and young people a Christmas gift…
Council proposes sites for pioneering housing development
Monmouthshire County Council has taken another step forward in developing its proposals for a Replacement Local Development Plan. The Council recently agreed to produce a new growth strategy and has…
Looking for a truly historic half-term? Welsh Museums Festival has it covered
Dragon lore, Pirate Codes, Time Travel and Treasures, and crafts are on offer as museums across Wales are busy brewing a potent potion of inspiration for a bumper historic half…
Dedication to supporting Monmouthshire’s Communities recognised by the High Sheriff of Gwent
A ceremony held at County Hall in Usk last week recognised the contribution of two long-serving members of Monmouthshire County Council’s workforce – Pauline Batty and Roger Hoggins. The High…
Memorial safety tests to be carried out Chepstow Cemetery
Throughout October 2022, the Council has confirmed that it will continue its rolling programme of testing the safety of memorials in its cemeteries, starting with Chepstow cemetery. The Council is…
This year’s Usk Show honoured Queen Elizabeth II and her love of rural life
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…
Books of condolence are open and flags are flying at half-mast across Monmouthshire
Books of condolence have been opened in Community Hubs across Monmouthshire, as well as Shire Hall in Monmouth and County Hall in Usk, following the death of The Queen. Flags…
Reminder of £500 payment available to Monmouthshire’s unpaid carers
Monmouthshire County Council have issued a reminder of the approaching closing date – Friday 2nd September, at 5pm – for applications for the £500 Support Payment for Unpaid Carers. The one-off…
MonLife’s ‘Extraordinary Summer’ membership offer launched
Now’s the perfect time to focus on your health and wellbeing journey, thanks to MonLife’s Extraordinary Summer campaign. MonLife has just launched a new Active membership offer that gives a…
£2.6 million sustainable food challenge to improve local food production and supply
A £2.6 million challenge to encourage innovation in the production and supply of locally grown food has been launched. The project, which is a partnership between Cardiff Council, Monmouthshire County…
‘Happy to Chat’ benches installed to help tackle loneliness
The first ‘Happy to Chat’ bench was officially unveiled in The Dell park near Chepstow castle today, Tuesday 12th July. The benches are being introduced by Monmouthshire County Council as…
Your chance to have your say on the Chepstow Transport Hub consultation
On Tuesday 14th June, Monmouthshire County Council and Arup Group launched a public consultation on the future of transport in Chepstow, with the aim of getting constructive feedback from the…
Final green light given for Abergavenny’s proposed all-through school plans
At Thursday’s Full Council meeting (23rd June), Monmouthshire County Council’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme received the third and final green light regarding Abergavenny’s proposed all-through 3-19 school, set to…
Free leisure centre membership offered to refugees in Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire County Council has announced that it is giving all refugees living in the county six months’ free membership of its leisure centres in a move to benefit their wellbeing. …
Deputy Minister visits Community Quilt project in Caldicot
As part of Loneliness Awareness Week, the Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan MS arrived at TogetherWorks in Caldicot today (Thursday 16th June) to learn about the impact one…
Half term fun as the Jubilee weekend approaches
There are plenty of fun events and inspiration for days out in Monmouthshire this coming half term, many of which are free. Monmouthshire County Council’s MonLife, which runs many of…
First Minister celebrates 10 years of the Wales Coastal Path with visit to Chepstow
The Wales Coastal Path is celebrating its tenth anniversary this week, with celebrations beginning with First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, meeting with local walkers, artists and pupils in Chepstow…
New trees planted in Bailey Park to improve green infrastructure
With help from Cantref Primary School’s eco club, Abergavenny’s Bailey Park now has five brand new English Oak trees and five Copper Beech trees, which have been dedicated to Her…
Safer streets as 20mph zones come to Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire’s streets should become even safer as 20mph zones are being introduced by Monmouthshire County Council this month. The first of these projects will see Abergavenny, Llanfoist, Magor, Undy, Caldicot,…
Cookalong Clwb encourages children to take the lead in the kitchen
Pupils from Monmouthshire’s primary schools are learning how to create delicious meals for the whole family, whilst learning basic and safe culinary skills thanks to Angharad Underwood’s online Cookalong Clwb….
A wheelie good wedding! Monmouth bride uses charity’s trishaw bike as transport for her wedding day
A newlywed couple from Monmouth chose an unconventional but environmentally-friendly way to get to their wedding, opting for Bridges Centre’s trishaw bike. Being supporters of the Bridges Centre, newlyweds Lisa…
Council celebrates as Monmouthshire sites awarded Green Flag Awards in 2021
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…
Gilwern school embarks on virtual round world journey
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…
Monmouthshire A-Level students celebrate qualifications
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…
Team GB Paralympian Jack Rutter inspires pupils at Usk Primary School
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….
Monmouthshire carers support ‘Making Caring Visible and Valued’ plea at the start of Carers Week
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…