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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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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’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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Monmouthshire Food Partnership is inviting applications from third-sector organisations and community groups that are contributing to Monmouthshire’s good food movement.  Applicants can submit for grants of up to £2,000 to…

At Council in January earlier this year, Monmouthshire County Council’s Cabinet Member Catrin Maby announced the plans for the resurfacing of the Wye Bridge Monmouth. The condition of this highway…

We offer our sincere condolences to the family of Brian Hood, former Councillor and Chair of Monmouthshire County Council (2011-2012). Brian was first elected in 1987 to Monmouth District Council…

Thanks to funding secured from the Arts Council England / V&A Purchase Grant Fund and National Lottery support, Museums Association Beecroft Bequest, The Usk Valley Trust and MonLife museums’ acquisitions…

To mark International Women’s Day on Wednesday 8th March, women Councillors came together to talk to colleagues via a livestream event. The event was chaired by Cllr. Catherine Fookes, Cabinet…

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…