In memory of Brian Hood MBE (1932-2023)
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…
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Important Turner painting of Chepstow Castle coming home
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…
International Women’s Day Celebrations
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…
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…
Community generosity helping Christmas Wishes appeal deliver joy
In the first fortnight of Monmouthshire County Council’s Christmas Wishes appeal, presents and donations of money have been coming in from generous residents and businesses, including the construction firms working…
Visitor to Caldicot leisure centre returns to thank those who helped save his life
A visitor to Caldicot leisure centre recently returned to thank the centre’s staff for their quick response when he suffered a potentially fatal medical emergency earlier in the year. Alan…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chepstow’s Community Cabin Reopens to Offer Wellbeing Support
Chepstow’s Community Cabin reopened on Monday 23rd May- for the first time since the Covid-19 Pandemic led to its temporary closure. Based at Chepstow Community Hospital, the Cabin is a…
Caldicot Community Hub to temporarily close for refurbishment
Caldicot Library is celebrating 25 years of providing great books, community spirit and support, this year. To mark this special milestone, Monmouthshire County Council will be rejuvenating the Community Hub…
Monmouthshire’s elects first female Leader and confirms Cabinet
At the first meeting of Full Council following the recent elections, Monmouthshire County Council elected its new Leader. The meeting at County Hall in Usk on Thursday 19th May saw…