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Library of Things launches in Caldicot to encourage people to Borrow not Buy
Benthyg Caldicot, also known as the ‘Library of Things’, has been officially launched in Caldicot. Thanks to support from Monmouthshire County Council, Benthyg Cymru and TogetherWorks, Caldicot has become one…
Monmouthshire County Council scores top for waste reduction
Monmouthshire County Council has been awarded the highest score of any local authority in the UK for its work on Waste Reduction and Food, in the recently published Council Climate…
Monmouthshire attractions awarded Green Flag status
Monmouthshire County Council is delighted to announce that our attractions and open spaces continue to gather recognition, with the Green Flag Award. This award gives recognition to locations which offer…
Council receives funding to improve Linda Vista Gardens
Monmouthshire County Council has received funding from the Welsh Government to make improvements to Linda Vista Gardens in Abergavenny. The funding has been secured as part of the Brilliant Basics…
MCC launches STEM Programme
Monmouthshire County Council is proud to announce the launch of its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Programme. The programme, supported by the Welsh Government, aims to attract new businesses…
Monmouthshire County Council welcomes UK Government Rail Investment announcement
Monmouthshire County Council are delighted that the UK Government have allocated £445m of resources to enable rail infrastructure improvements across Wales, including the long-awaited delivery of the recommendations made by…
Young people make their mark at annual Youth Conference
Monmouthshire County Council held its annual youth conference on Friday 23 May at County Hall in Usk. The youth conference allows young people from schools across the county to unpack…
Food Partnerships celebrated across Wales
Monmouthshire County Council are celebrating the incredible work of Food Partnerships across the country, including the work of Monmouthshire Food Partnership. Food Sense Wales has recently published the Local Food…
Monmouthshire County Council will use funding to improve play areas
Monmouthshire County Council will receive a share of £5million of Welsh Government funding to refurbish, improve and create play spaces across the county. The funding has been allocated to create…
Foster Wales Monmouthshire is celebrating Foster Care Fortnight
Monmouthshire County Council’s dedicated fostering team seeks residents who can make a difference in the lives of local children this Foster Care Fortnight. Foster Care Fortnight takes place from 12…
Monmouth Comprehensive School clinches historic Welsh Cup victory
On Wednesday, April 30, the Monmouth Comprehensive School senior boys’ football team etched their names into the history books with a thrilling Welsh Schools Under-18 FA Cup final victory. MCS…
Monmouthshire celebrates positive impact of NERS Program
The National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) has positively impacted more than 1,000 individuals in Monmouthshire over the past 12 months. The programme, funded by the Welsh Government, helps improve the…
Monmouthshire residents invited to join new Let’s Talk forum
Monmouthshire County Council is looking for residents who feel passionate about Monmouthshire and who want to represent their community at meetings of the Let’s Talk Forum. As part of the…
Monmouthshire County Council Transport Grants Award 25/26
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded up to £8.2 million in transport funding across the county to deliver a variety of projects. The funding…
Monmouthshire celebrates cultural success at annual event
A giant puppet, poetry, community choir and advice on funding were amongst the highlights of Monmouthshire’s second Creative Celebration. On Friday, 11 April, County Hall was once again full of…
Play Sufficiency Assessment being completed in Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire County Council’s 2025 Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) is currently being completed and is due for submission in June. Part of the objective of the assessment is to show that…
Motorcycle trials to take place in Monmouthshire woodland
West Gloucester and Dean Forest Motorcycle Club are holding the 38th Wyegate Motorcycle Trial on Sunday 13 April. The club is a member of Trail Riders Fellowship, which requires members to follow…
Media Statement: Monmouthshire County Council urges immediate action to save Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) expresses deep concern over the potential drying up of the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, a cherished and vital asset to South East Wales. The canal, renowned…
Tree felling work paused at Mill Common, Magor
Mechanical tree felling at Mill Common in Magor as part of The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) has been paused due to the progressing spring and the discovery of several bird nests in the area. Ecologists have been working…
MonLife announces a fun-filled line-up for families and young people
MonLife have announced an array of exciting activities and events for families and young people this February half-term. Free stay and play sessions offer children and families the chance to…
Assistive and smart technology helping to keep families together
Monmouthshire County Council’s Assistive and Smart Technology Service, along with the Social Care and Health directorate, provides technological solutions to help people live comfortably and securely in their own homes….
Monmouthshire County Council tackling waste in Chepstow
Monmouthshire County Council are working to install new waste mitigation measures in Chepstow to help alleviate the impact of residential and business waste and recycling left on the street in…
Curing the winter blues in Monmouthshire with sunshine curry meal kits
Monmouthshire is tackling the winter blues by distributing 120 ‘sunshine curry’ meal kits to five venues supporting food provisions across the county. Funded by the Monmouthshire Food Partnership, this initiative…
Monmouthshire County Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
Holocaust Memorial Day has been marked in Monmouthshire with poignant ceremonies at County Hall in Usk and at Caldicot Hub. This year is the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau….
Financial support for Monmouthshire residents affected by Storm Bert and Darragh
Monmouthshire residents affected by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh can apply for financial support through the Emergency Financial Assistance Scheme administered by local councils on behalf of the Welsh Government. This…
Monmouthshire Primary School receives Armed Forces Award
A Monmouthshire Primary School has become the first in the county to have achieved the Armed Forces Friendly Schools Bronze Award. As well as being the first school in Monmouthshire…
Mobile connectivity survey launches in Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire County Council have collaborated with Streetwave to provide a mobile coverage checker for its residents to check their mobile signal. The council began working with Streetwave to measure signal…
Storm Bert
Following Storm Bert over the weekend, Monmouthshire County Council’s officers are working diligently across the county to address the aftermath of the flooding. As of today, November 25, a significant…
Council and communities unite to support Ukraine 1,000 days on from invasion
Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) is marking 1,000 days since the invasion of Ukraine, by proudly joining the nation in solidarity to #StandWithUkraine to honour the courage and resilience of those…
Young people inspired to become future leaders at annual conferences
Monmouthshire pupils have found inspiration to become leaders through sport, thanks to the return of the Bronze Young Ambassadors Conferences. Hosted by MonLife’s Sports Development team, this year’s conference spanned…
Chepstow park project in full swing with £100k National Lottery funding
A successful bid for National Lottery Funding has secured £100,000 towards the regeneration of the Dell play area in Chepstow. The funding was obtained by the volunteer group Friends of…
Changes to recycling and waste collection days
Changes to the recycling and waste collection schedule across Monmouthshire have come into force as of this morning. From 21/10/2024, recycling and waste collection days in all areas of Monmouthshire…
Celebration of Nature & Sustainable Food event highlights collaboration and sustainable practices
On Friday, 27 September, Monmouthshire County Council hosted a celebration at County Hall, Usk, highlighting its work in nature and sustainable food. The event brought together practitioners of nature recovery and local…
Capital Grants available for social enterprises operating in Monmouthshire
Business Monmouthshire has launched a capital grant of between £5,000 – £10,000 for social enterprises based in Monmouthshire. Open now for expressions of interest, the grant scheme is funded under…
Brilliant Basics project completion celebration
Residents and dignitaries gathered on a beautiful sunny Friday afternoon in early September to celebrate the completion of an important project for Monmouth town. The project, funded by the Welsh…
Council publishes Replacement Local Development Plan proposals
The proposals for a Replacement Local Development Plan (RLDP) have been published by Monmouthshire County Council. The proposals will be considered by the Place Scrutiny Committee on 10 October. On…
Monmouthshire primary school digs into deforestation-free chickpea Korma
At the Abergavenny Food Festival on Sunday, September 22, 2024, students from four Monmouthshire primary schools showcased their culinary talents, impressing judges and audiences with their innovative chickpea korma. The…
Councillors mark International Day of Older People
1st October is the International Day of Older People. To mark the occasion, Monmouthshire County Council’s Older People’s Champion, Cllr Jackie Strong, Cabinet Member for Cabinet Member for Social Care, Safeguarding…
Monmouthshire Food Partnership Grants open
Monmouthshire Food Partnership is accepting applications from third-sector organisations, community groups, and social enterprises for grants to support community food projects. Grants of up to £2,500 are available through a…
Mill Common Restoration Project
A cherished woodland in the heart of Magor and Undy is set to undergo a restoration project to enhance its ecological health, accessibility, and community value. Mill Common serves as…
Statement – Monmouth Inglis Bridge closure
Monmouthshire County Council are working closely with Reserve Forces and Cadets Association for Wales (RFCA) to find a solution to issues arising from the closure of Inglis Bridge in Monmouth…
Groundbreaking care home holds official opening
Monmouthshire County Council’s state-of-the-art Severn View Park Care Home was officially opened on Wednesday, 18 September, by Council Leader Cllr Mary Ann Brocklesby. The care home, which welcomed residents in…
Free training opportunities for volunteers and community groups in Monmouthshire
BE Community, a Shared Prosperity Fund project and part of the MCC Community Development team, is announcing free training opportunities for volunteers and community groups in Monmouthshire.BE Community values diverse…
Pupils celebrate 30 years of Fairtrade
Pupils in Monmouthshire are joining with thousands of people across Britain to celebrate 30 years of the Fairtrade Mark, as they take part in Fairtrade Fortnight from 9th – 22nd September…
Monmouthshire County Council at the centre of UK’s largest mobile connectivity survey
Monmouthshire County Council has been included in the UK’s largest independent study of real-world mobile connectivity. Streetwave have been appointed to carry out the study of on-street connectivity and will…
Monmouthshire County Council launch residents survey
Monmouthshire County Council is conducting a residents survey on everyday life in Monmouthshire. The council wants to hear from you about living in Monmouthshire, your experience of your local area,…
Celebrate Adult Learners Week with Monmouthshire’s Community Learning Team
This week, Monmouthshire County Council’s Community Learning team proudly participated in Adult Learners Week. This annual campaign, organised in partnership with the Welsh Government, encourages lifelong learning and highlights the diverse opportunities…
Have your say on the Caldicot Woodstock Way Active Travel Scheme
Monmouthshire County Council seeks your views on its Active Travel Scheme plans for Woodstock Way, Caldicot. As part of developing the wider Active Travel network for Caldicot and the Severnside…
Jobs fairs to be held in Abergavenny and Caldicot
Monmouthshire County Council will host a pair of job and employment fairs next month. The fairs will take place on September 12 and 19, with the former at Abergavenny Market…
Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet to discuss Tudor Street Day Centre proposal
Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet will discuss a proposal to grant a 12-month lease for the former Tudor Street Day Centre in Abergavenny to The Gathering community group. The Cabinet will…
National Playday enjoyed by children and families at MonLife event
Families from across Monmouthshire enjoyed a day of fun and games with MonLife at Caldicot Leisure Centre last week as part of the National Playday. The event, which took place…
Development of Placemaking Plans for Abergavenny, Magor with Undy and Monmouth
Monmouthshire County Council is working in partnership to develop placemaking plans with Abergavenny Town Council, Magor with Undy Town Council and Monmouth Town Council. The plans, which are being developed…
Autumn at Abergavenny’s Borough Theatre
The Borough Theatre’s Autumn 2024 programme is packed with shows, concerts and events to suit all tastes. Drama enthusiasts are well catered for this season, with Black Rat Productions returning to…
Schools Gardening Calendar launched at Royal Welsh Show
A gardening calendar has recently been unveiled at the Royal Welsh Show and will soon be adopted by schools across Monmouthshire. The School Growing Calendar was launched by Adam Jones…
Monmouthshire celebrate the Windrush generation
On Monday, 29 July, Monmouthshire County Council came together to celebrate and honour the cultural enrichment brought by the Windrush generation. The event was a vibrant celebration of the music,…
Community garden blossoms thanks to volunteers
A once-neglected patch of land at TogetherWORKS in Caldicot has blossomed into a vibrant community garden, thanks to the tireless efforts of dedicated volunteers. Flower beds and thriving vegetable plots…
Chainbridge weight restrictions imposed
The Chainbridge at Kemeys Commander will be subject to a new weight restriction, as a result of the special monitoring measures which have been in operation for several years. Monmouthshire County…
Green Flag status awarded to Rogiet Countryside Park
Monmouthshire County Council is delighted to announce that our attractions and open spaces continue to gather recognition, with the Green Flag Award. Rogiet Countryside Park is the latest addition to…
Monmouthshire County Council consults on their Home to School Transport Policy
The council is seeking your feedback on proposed changes to our Home to School Transport Policy to establish a more financially sustainable transportation model for the future. From 12 July…
Family Volunteering Club events coming to Abergavenny
A series of free Family Volunteering Club are taking place in Abergavenny, this summer. Family Volunteering Club makes it easy for children aged and their grown-ups to help out at…
Marking Wales Nature Week across Monmouthshire
Wales Nature Week is an annual celebration of nature showcasing the fantastic habitats and species of Wales. There are many events available around Wales or you can simply get out…
Monmouthshire Primary School nutrition event
To celebrate Healthy Eating Week, colleagues from Monmouthshire County Council recently joined forces with dedicated teachers from Monmouthshire primary schools and partners from The British Nutrition Foundation Food a Fact of Life Education…
Schools and Communities Together events
Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services & the Community Development Team, in partnership with local comprehensive schools, Papyrus and Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO), are joining forces to run a…
Monmouthshire’s pupils ignite passion at the PlayMaker Conference
Last week, MonLife Sports Development Team hosted Primary school pupils from across Monmouthshire at their annual PlayMaker Conference. The aim was to bring Monmouthshire’s young leaders together for training and to celebrate their leadership…
Monmouthshire Foster Carers thanked at special event
Foster Carers in Monmouthshire were the guests of honour an appreciation event recently, thanking them for their service. The event was an opportunity for Monmouthshire foster carers to come together…
Monmouthshire Community Learning programme receives glowing report
Monmouthshire County Council’s Community Learning programme, which is part of the Greater Gwent Adult Learning Partnership, led by Coleg Gwent, received a glowing commendation after a recent Estyn inspection. The…
MonLife Museums ensures collection holds relevance to local history
In 2020-2022, MonLife museums took part in a Collection Review Project. This allowed our museums to discover more about the objects within their collections and their connections, if any, to…
Have your say on new sports and recreation facilities in the Magor with Undy area
Monmouthshire County Council is looking to create new sports provisions in the Magor with Undy area. Currently, there is a significant shortfall of outdoor sport and recreation provision to serve…
Monmouthshire County Council awarded Transport Grants
Monmouthshire County Council is pleased to announce that it has been awarded up to £8.4 million in transport funding across the county to deliver its projects. The funding includes contributions…
Monmouthshire County Council celebrates inaugural creative arts event
Artists from in and around Monmouthshire took part in the first ever council-led Celebration of the Arts in the county last week (Friday, 19 April). Inspired by the council leader,…
Chepstow Community Hub and Library to hold a dementia awareness and information day
On Wednesday, 15th May, Chepstow Community Hub and Library will host a dementia awareness and information day. The event, which will be held between 10am and 2pm, will allow residents to learn…
Chepstow Museum celebrates 75 years of community heritage
On Tuesday, 9 April, MonLife Heritage and the Chepstow Society came together to commemorate a significant milestone: the 75th anniversary of Chepstow Museum. The museum is rooted in the community,…
Wellness made accessible through MonLife’s ‘Passport to Leisure’
MonLife’s Passport to Leisure Scheme (PTL) is designed to make fitness and wellness accessible and affordable for residents of Monmouthshire. If you are in receipt of benefits, you may be…
Borrowing a laptop as easy as borrowing a library book with Monmouthshire County Council
Residents in Monmouthshire can now borrow laptops from their local library to help with everyday tasks. The laptops are available through Monmouthshire County Council’s Community Hubs and Library Service, and…
Innovative Severn View Park Care Home opens
Monmouthshire County Council’s brand-new care home, Severn View Park, has opened. Severn View Park Care Home will innovate how care is delivered to people with dementia, allowing them to live…
Council holds its second Ramadan Iftar at County Hall
For only the second time ever, Monmouthshire County Council threw open its doors to an important multicultural Muslim celebration on Friday (15 March 2024) The Iftar, part of the Ramadan…
Easter arrives early in Monmouthshire
The Easter bunny made an early appearance at the Council’s Children’s Services this week, as Monmouthshire Building Society delivered 200 Easter eggs. The kindness of the Monmouthshire Building Society staff,…
Monmouthshire County Council’s set Budget for 2024-25
Monmouthshire County Council has approved the Budget for 2024-25 in a full council meeting held on February 29th. We will now work to provide continuity of services for the people…
Gwent Research “stepping-stone” to tackling racism in Wales
A powerful and moving report into racism in schools will change the way local authorities tackle anti-racism. Gwent Safeguarding Board’s education race subgroup commissioned research into the issue which was…
Monmouthshire School Swimming Programme makes a splash at the 2024 Swim Wales Annual Awards
Monmouthshire School Swimming Programme has won the ‘School Swimming and Water Safety’ award at the 2024 Swim Wales Annual Awards. The awards held on the 20 January saw the MonLife…
Monmouth Cemetery to re-open for burials
Monmouth Cemetery will be re-opening for burials after significant infrastructure improvements carried out by Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouth Town Council. The work funded by Monmouth Town Council has created…
New Exhibition at Shire Hall Museum
Throughout January, a new exhibition has been displayed at the Shire Hall to celebrate its 300-year history. This exhibition is the first of many new displays showcased at the new…
Media Statement: Cllr Rachel Garrick
Cllr. Rachel Garrick, Cabinet Member for Resources (Job share with Cllr Ben Callard) and representative of Castle Ward, Caldicot, has resigned from the Cabinet due to the significant expansion of…
Strategic Equality Plan Consultation Launched
Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation on its Strategic Equality Plan for 2024-28. Communities are now asked to help us shape our work over the next four years. Monmouthshire…
Monmouthshire Town Centre Property Improvement Grants now available
Monmouthshire County Council is committed to ensuring that town centres remain vibrant and welcoming places that meet the needs of the local communities, businesses and visitors. The Monmouthshire Town Centre…
Monmouthshire County Council Cabinet Approves Foster Friendly Policy
On Thursday, 13 December, Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet approved a new Foster Friendly Policy. The new policy will apply to all employees who foster directly through our Council’s Foster Wales…
Proposals for Community Nature Spaces in Abergavenny
The Monmouthshire Local Nature Partnership, which Monmouthshire County Council hosts, will be delivering the Community Nature Spaces Project in Abergavenny this winter and next spring, following on from similar projects…
Families come together to remember loved ones
On Saturday, 2nd December, young people and families who have experienced grief came together at Caldicot Castle for a Remembering Event. The annual event has been organised since 2016 and…
Monmouthshire pupils get hands-on experience at Langtons Farm
Primary school pupils learned about farming and agriculture first-hand at Langtons Farm as part of the Welsh Veg for Schools project. Ten primary schools are part of the pilot project…
MonLife host Christmas Celebration for valued Volunteers
Volunteers play a crucial role in MonLife services and are essential to the local communities. They help officers deliver opportunities and events to residents of Monmouthshire. On Wednesday, 13 December,…
Monmouthshire County Council Recognition Award for Abergavenny Town of Sanctuary Group
Monmouthshire County Council is committed to becoming recognised as a County of Sanctuary. On November 29, during an Asylum and Refugee training session, the council recognised the Abergavenny Town of…
New Members wanted for Monmouthshire Local Access Forum
Monmouthshire County Council is recruiting new members for the Monmouthshire Local Access Forum. The Local Access Forum advises the Council, Natural Resources Wales and other organisations on improving public rights…
Important Notice: Pwll Ddu Road, Gilwern Closed
Due to recent landslips at Pwll Ddu, the foundation of the road adjacent to the quarry has been severely damaged, posing a risk to public safety. As a result, the…
Access Improvement Grants are now available
Applications are now open for two new Access Improvement Grant schemes aimed at improving access at Monmouthshire’s visitor attractions or visitor related events. The two grant schemes are funded under…
Monmouthshire County Council supporting the Indian Malayali community
With the help of Monmouthshire County Council’s Strategic Partnerships Teams Cohesion lead, people are coming together to create the Abergavenny Meghala Malayali Association (AMMA) to connect the Indian Malayali residents…
Gypsy and Traveller pitches in Monmouthshire
Following a full council meeting on the 26th of October, Monmouthshire County Council will proceed with the Cabinet’s decision to undertake a public consultation on the proposed council owned sites…
Apply for your child’s place at primary school today
From today, 6th November 2023, parents can apply for their children to start school in September 2024 Children born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020 are eligible to…
Green space to be improved in Monmouth
Plans to enhance the riverside by the historic Monnow Bridge and improve basic infrastructure in Monmouth are under way. The project is a partnership between Monmouthshire County Council and Monmouth…
Black History Month celebrated across Monmouthshire
Throughout October, Monmouthshire County Council celebrated Black History Month. Across the county, the council celebrated the contributions black people have made in shaping the history of the county and the…